Casino hourtin plage

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Gironde

Welcome to Hourtin, on the edge of the largest freshwater lake in France!

Here you will discover what the sweetness of life is! Walks in the port, fishing trip in the pretty village of Piqueyrot, walking along the Contaut lagoon or surfing session at Hourtin beach: you are here in the great outdoors!

With the children you will spend your days on the children's island playing in the large wooden castle. Not to be missed, the "Bambino makes his Show", a fun and festive event for families which takes place every year in mid-June!

Geographical information

Municipality	Hourtin
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Latitude	(N 45° 11’ 10”)
Longitude	(W 1° 3’ 26”)
Surface area	km²
Population	inhabitants
Density	21 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Bordeaux(64 km, )
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Intercommunality	CC Médoc Atlantique
Department	Gironde
Territory	Aquitaine
Region	New-Aquitaine

Things to see and do

The lake invites families, sportsmen, fishermen, walkers to discover a paradise of sports and water sports. For a weekend like for a long vacation, have a good time! The sailing center of Hourtin Médoc, located in Piqueyrot, hosts European regatta championships on the lake.

Miles of stretch of sand all year round the beach passionately! It is behind the blond sand dune that generous nature offers its very first treasures. As far as the eye can see, the ocean blends with the sky, the sandy beach with the dune, the foam and the wind.

In any season, the forest unveils its charms on foot, by bike, on horseback or on the tracks and trails you can recharge your batteries with long walks!

Events and festivities

The "Bambino makes his Show" - a fun and festive event for families - takes place every year in mid-June on the children's island in Hourtin Port!

Market every Thursday morning, and from July 1 to August 31, three mornings a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays as well as artisanal night markets every Monday at Hourtin Plage and every Friday at Hourtin Port. Gastronomic markets of producers in June, July and August.

The International Academy of Music Hourtin Médoc welcomes in April, in a natural setting, on the edge of the largest freshwater lake in France, high-level students, who come to perfect the practice of their instrument, supervised by teachers from prestigious French and foreign higher conservatories.

La Bambino Fait son Show

• From 8 to 9 june
• L Ile aux Enfants
• Organized by the Office de tourisme Médoc Atlantique

Foulées Hourtinaise : Course de 5kms et 10kms Organisée par l’USCH. Participation : 12€

• On 30 june
• Esplanade
• Loop from 5 to 10 km, open to licensees and non-licensees, medical certificate required. Registrations open until 28/06/ by e-mail : [email protected] and on 05 56 09 17 99

Objectif Nage

• From 8 july to 16 august
• Lieu-dit Cartignac, Camping les écureuils
• Non-swimming children from 7 to 13 years old are the priority. If the child does not know how to swim yet, is not comfortable in the water or is afraid of it, this program will help him/her to tame the water in a playful and safe way. He will be able to acquire aquatic ease and the necessary confidence to learn to swim. - How does it work ? - Supervised by a professional sports educator, the children will learn in groups of six maximum. They will be able to benefit from a personalized follow-up in complete safety. - When will it take place ? - This initiation will take place over 10 one-hour sessions. Free registration - limited number of places and accessible to PRM.

Bourse Minéraux - Fossiles et Artisanat d'art

• From 8 to 13 august
• 1 rue de misaine, Salle d'animation
• Mineral and fossil enthusiasts, if you're missing a piece in your collection, maybe you'll finally find that rare pearl. Mineral, fossil and arts & crafts fair : buy, sell and exchange. Free admission, organized by UMHM.

Fête de la Sainte-Hélène

• On 16 august
• Place de l'Église
• Circus workshops, stilt workshop, wooden games, "Guignol Guérin" show

Photos

The lake and its small coves

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Hourtin seen from the sky

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The village square

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Hourtin Piqueyrot

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Children's Island - Hourtin Port

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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

The vineyards of the Medoc, castles, wine cellars and museums to visit!

The estuary of the Gironde, the small fishing ports and plaice, where you will taste oysters from the Médoc! Without forgetting, the lighthouse of Cordouan in Verdon-sur-Mer, to visit at low tide!

You will also find all the pleasures of the sandy beaches along the coast of the Médoc Atlantique destination with its seaside resorts of Soulac, Montalivet-les-Bains, Hourtin-Plage, Carcans-Plage and Lacanau-Plage.

The beautiful Soulac, where you will discover the sumptuous Notre-Dame-de-la-Fin-des-Terres basilica and its atypical villas.

The softness of freshwater lakes, where you can practice all kinds of nautical activities: stand up paddle, pedal boats or canoe-kayak!

Nature preserved, with the discovery of nature reserves and marshes!

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