LE VERDON-SUR-MER: A VILLAGE IN THE HEART OF THE MÉDOC

Le Verdon-sur-Mer, located on the Pointe du Médoc, 100 km from Bordeaux, is a village with a marked maritime vocation! It has three supervised beaches, 3 lighthouses (the Saint Nicolas Lighthouse, the Grave Lighthouse, and the oldest and most famous lighthouse in France: the Cordouan Lighthouse on its rocky islet). It also boasts 4 harbours: the Port Bloc, the commercial harbour, the Vieux Port aux Huitres and the new 800-berth Port Médoc marina.

Discovering Le Verdon-sur-Mer usually begins at the Pointe de Grave, which offers a view of the mouth of Europe’s largest estuary. An unmissable and unique place, where the ocean and the waters of the Gironde meet and mingle in an immense space facing the Charente coastline.

Attentive visitors will soon discover that Le Verdon is also home to other treasures: vast beaches on the Atlantic coast and on the Gironde estuary, forests and marshes, cycle paths and footpaths all provide places to rest, stroll or embark on intrepid adventures.

The commune of Le Verdon-sur-Mer has been classified as a “Blue Flag” since 2018. This label is awarded to coastal communities that meet the following three criteria: environmental education, waste management and water management.

What’s more, the quality of the beaches in labelled communes is regularly analysed; the results of these analyses are also displayed on the beaches. Finally, the general environment is studied. Example: accessibility of beaches for people with reduced mobility.

Let’s follow our mascots Homy and Topi as they take us on a wonderful day out in Le Verdon-sur-Mer! They start their day by getting into shape with the sports facilities at our Marvilla Parks – La Pointe du Médoc campsite. They then decided to take their bikes for a ride around the campsite to the Chambrette beach.

Next, head for Port Médoc via the cycle path, then the Grave lighthouse, Saint Nicolas beach, Cantines beach and finally Arros beach. You can also easily take this route during your holiday at Marvilla Parks – La Pointe du Médoc campsite!

Our Le Verdon-sur-Mer campsite is packed with on-site activities and entertainment. But Le Verdon-sur-Mer is also ideally situated for exploring small villages and tourist sites in the heart of the Médoc; Let’s set off on a tour of must-see places in the Gironde such as the towns of Lesparre-Médoc, Soulac-sur-Mer, Vendays-Montalivet and Lacanau.

And that’s not all! Events, entertainment venues, cultural, sporting or nature activities… Go to the campsite reception: our activity leaders will be delighted to give you their top tips and information about the surrounding area.

Travel the wine route and enjoy a tasting at the famous châteaux of Saint-Estèphe or Mouton-Rothschild. Take your children to the beach or let them make new friends in one of the campsite’s age-appropriate clubs.

There’s something for everyone on the Médoc outings: theatre, cinema, exhibitions, concerts, shows… Not forgetting the many festivals organised in Gironde (classical or jazz music, comic strips, wine fairs, etc.).