Discover the local know-how of the Médoc
Our region is also a land of flavors, traditions, heritage and Médoc culture. During your stay at a campsite near Soulac-sur-Mer, meet local craftsmen and producers for a gourmet experience. Prestigious wines, seafood, sweet treats and ancestral know-how: everything you need to discover the Médoc wines and enjoy epicurean tourism in the great outdoors. Get ready for a unique culinary and cultural experience.
Guinguettes and producers await you!
After a day with your feet in the sand on the beaches close to the campsite in the Médoc, let yourself be tempted by the guinguettes along the estuary, markets in Soulac-sur-Mer and Montalivet , and direct sales to producers. Don’t miss the famous Noisettines du Médoc: originally, Édith and Michel, then a seamstress and cook, decided to move into this 200-year-old ruined winery with their limited means to build their family life. It was then that Michel decided to reinvent an old recipe from 1649 for Edith, and after many trials with hazelnuts, a fruit he has always loved, he created Noisettine.
In Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc, there’s an unusual farm that should catch your eye… A micro-algae, extremely rich in minerals and vitamins, is grown here. And that is? Spirulina. It provides your body with all the nutrients it needs, and is a
Taste the local honey, the oysters raised in the estuary, or the Medoc prawns. Each bite tells a story. Looking for artisanal discoveries? Pay a visit to Tonnellerie Nadalié in Ludon-Médoc or the creators of doormats made from recycled rope in Montalivet.
Living terroir
Grands-crus on the Médoc wine route
Take the famous Médoc wine route, also known as the Route des Châteaux, to discover renowned estates between Margaux and Verdon-sur-Mer. This emblematic route stretches over 80 km between Bordeaux and the Pointe de Grave in Gironde. It offers wine lovers the opportunity to discover some of the world’s most prestigious estates, including the famous Châteaux of Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Saint-Estèphe. It’s a good idea to travel the route from north to south, especially in summer, for more private visits to the wineries. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a variety of landscapes, from vineyards and forests to the banks of the Gironde estuary . All this, while discovering thehistory and expertise of the Médoc’s grands crus.
Tastings, cellar tours, vineyard walks… It’s a must for lovers of fine wines.
Family visits to meet the artisans
In addition to tastings, several sites offer educational tours for young and old. Learn to recognize a wine’s aromas, discover how a barrel is made, or follow a culinary workshop. This form of tourism on the Médoc wine route appeals to epicureans and curious families alike. If you’d rather share laughter and fun with your family, there are plenty of sporting activities available near Soulac-sur-Mer.
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