{"id":4692,"date":"2021-03-31T10:18:49","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T08:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campingdespins.fr\/uncategorized\/estuaire-gironde\/"},"modified":"2021-06-08T09:14:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T07:14:00","slug":"estuary-gironde","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campingdespins.fr\/en\/blog-en\/estuary-gironde\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Gironde Estuary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The estuary offers an extraordinary terrain for discovery, games, learning and walks for all. Along with nautical expeditions, fishing and ornithological hikes, an infinite number of playful but also educational activities take shape to <strong>discover a fragile and precious environment<\/strong>. Discover the must-see places to visit during your stay at <a href=\"\/en\/\">camping Soulac-sur-Mer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>The Cordouan lighthouse<\/h2>\n<p>The Cordouan lighthouse is the <strong>oldest French lighthouse still in operation<\/strong>. Like Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, it was classified <strong>historic monument<\/strong> in 1862. Rich in history, it has a unique architecture that will arouse your wonder. It has made Cordouan a &#8220;Versailles of the sea&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>To get there, take the boat La Boh\u00e8me from Le Verdon-sur-Mer. Reservations at 05 56 09 62 93 or on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vedette-laboheme.com\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<br \/>\nTo prepare your visit to the Cordouan lighthouse, please visit the official lighthouse website.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/citadelle-blaye-1.jpg\" alt=\"citadelle blaye\" class=\"m-t-4 m-b-4\"><\/p>\n<h2>The citadel of Blaye<\/h2>\n<p>From the top of its rocky promontory, the <strong>citadel of Blaye<\/strong> dominates the Gironde estuary. You will discover this historic site where you can visit its market on Saturday mornings. Since 2008, it is classified on the <strong>World Heritage List as part of the Vauban Major Sites Network<\/strong> by Unesco.<\/p>\n<p>Several routes are possible to get there. Our advice is to drive to Lamarque and enjoy the route des ch\u00e2teaux. Many ferries cross the river. You can download the timetables and fares here.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Blaye and its citadel, please visit the site of the Blaye tourist office.<\/p>\n<h2>Boat tours<\/h2>\n<p>Make stops at picturesque and lively <strong>ports<\/strong> such as the Port de Saint Christoly, the Port de Goul\u00e9e or the Port de Beychevelle. There are <strong>nice walks<\/strong> on the estuary around the theme of islands including the famous Paturas Island, creeks and cliffs.<\/p>\n<p>Departures are from Le Verdon-sur-Mer. Information on 05 56 09 62 93 or on their website.<br \/>\nFor more in-depth information on the fascinating world of the Gironde Estuary, you can visit the official website.<\/p>\n<h2>The Mascaret<\/h2>\n<p>Do you know the Mascaret?<\/p>\n<p>Here in the M\u00e9doc, 10min from Soulac-sur-mer, we are lucky enough to be able to live a unique experience called the Mascaret. A wave that goes up the mouth of the Gironde over 100km. It passes by us, for all the curious, to do if you are a gliding fan or to watch absolutely for the pleasure of the eyes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The estuary offers an extraordinary terrain for discovery, games, learning and walks for all. Along with nautical expeditions, fishing and ornithological hikes, an infinite number of playful but also educational activities take shape to discover a fragile and precious environment. Discover the must-see places to visit during your stay at camping Soulac-sur-Mer. 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