Grayan-et-l'Hôpital

Grayan-et-l'Hôpital

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownGrayan-et-l'HôpitalTalais at 3.8 km (4 min)
Insee code33193Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc at 6.7 km (8 min)
Postcode33590Soulac-sur-Mer at 10.7 km (12 min)
Latitude45.4448970Vendays-Montalivet at 11.7 km (13 min)
Longitude-1.0849760Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac at 13.4 km (16 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 35 metersLe Verdon-sur-Mer at 15.6 km (14 min)
Surface45.40 km²Queyrac at 16.9 km (15 min)
Population1011 inhabitantsRoyan at 18.8 km (40 min)
Density21 inhabitants/km²Gaillan-en-Médoc at 21 km (19 min)
National labelVaux-sur-Mer at 23 km (46 min)
Chief townBordeaux (at 89 km, 100 min)Lesparre-Médoc at 23 km (21 min)
DepartmentGirondeSaint-Palais-sur-Mer at 23 km (47 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Location:
  • Grayan-et-l'Hôpital, a small coastal town located at the tip of the Médoc, between Soulac-sur-Mer and Montalivet enjoys mild and sunny climate unique to the Southwest.
  • At the heart of a pine forest of 2800 hectares, bordered by 7 km of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean it is a peaceful place to live.
  • Proximity to Bordeaux, Royan and the famous Blaye Gironde estuary, make it a destination where communion with nature can combine with discovery of Medoc and the wider South West.
  • History grayannaise:
  • Before 1792, Grayan-et-l'Hôpital consisted of two distinct parishes: St. Peter and St. John Grayan Hospital.
  • The name "Grayan" comes from either the Roman Graius own name, from Old French Grava, referring, no doubt, serious.
  • As for the Hospital, it was around the 15th century, a welcoming stopover for pilgrims of Saint Jacques de Compostela, landed at Soulac-sur-Mer and supported by the religious order of the Hospitallers.
  • Eleanor of Aquitaine, visiting Soulac-sur-Mer to embark Portsmouth, borrowed a road situated in the territory of Grayan called "Path of the Queen."
  • Tradition: La Rosiere:
  • Since 1893, under the provisions of the will of Louis Bertrand Babylon Grayan owner, the mayor and a jury shall annually elect a "rosière. They choose, for his moral qualities and virtuous, a girl aged 18 to 25 who receives a dowry for the reward to do honor to the community. At the end of the Mass, the young rosière 1979 with the Mayor of the city to attend the festivities and official discourse. In June 1904 Lambertine rosière Lambert was appointed the first in the history of the town. Since then, the municipality continues that commitment.
  • Gironde only six municipalities that perpetuate this tradition: St. Trélody and Grayan in Medoc, Salleboeuf and Creon in Entre-Deux-Mers, Pessac and La Brede in the Graves.
  • Gastronomic specialties:
  • The fish (shad, baby eel, elvers, eel, sardines, hake, lamprey ...) are a key material of the table Medoc.
  • To this are added the prawns with farms created in the 80's and located near Grayan in Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc and Verdon-sur-Mer.
  • Meat and game are specialties médocaines recognized: the attic Médoc (specialty pork), lamb from Pauillac cooked in vine shoots, the doves, woodcock or thrushes.
  • The Médoc also produces sweet: the noisettines Medoc (caramelized hazelnuts) or the branches of the Médoc (chocolate sticks).
  • To accompany the wines of the Medoc are internationally recognized: Chateau Latour, Chateau Lafite, Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild are some famous examples.

SIGHTSEEING
  • Heritage, sights, activities available ...
  • Family, friends, band ... Grayan-et-l'Hôpital suits all tastes by offering different activities.
  • The 7 km long beach and the Atlantic Ocean will welcome with open arms lovers of sea bathing and sun.
  • 19 km of cycle paths allow you to visit the region in an unethical manner while communing with nature preserved site.
  • Practice golf, surfing school, thalassotherapy center nudist fishing freshwater ponds Barreyre, Motocross, form and fitness, circuit radio controlled cars, volleyball, football, basketball, handball, field tennis, horseback riding ...
  • At service level, Grayan has a wide choice including summer: accommodation, restaurants, shops can accommodate holidaymakers.
  • For more information, contact the Tourist Office: Tel. : +33 5 56 59 54 93 - Email: grayan.tourisme @ orange.fr - Location: 47 rue des Gulls.
Detailed information
Leisure centresBeach Gurp,   Beach of Plage Dépée

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • 1st weekend of January: Gurp TT: Motocross Race fame on the beach.
  • 2nd weekend of May: Feast of the Renewal (animations, activities, entertainment).
  • 21 June: Festival of music.
  • July: Feast of rosière.
  • July 14: National Day (animations, fireworks).
  • In August: Day Hospital (animations, activities, entertainment).
  • Tuesdays in the summer (July and August): cultural events within the scenes was the regional council (concerts, theater ...).
  • Wednesdays in the summer (July and August): outdoor movies.
  • Every day during the summer activities offered by Cap 33 for all ages and all tastes.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Nearby is Soulac-sur-Mer and Blaye Heritage Sites by UNESCO, but also Montalivet, Le Verdon-sur-Mer and Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc and the Gironde estuary.
  • Also, the wine road to discover the famous Médoc châteaux is just not the way to Bordeaux.
  • In the north, it is possible to reach Royan Charente very quickly thanks to the ferry from Le Verdon-sur-Mer.
PHOTOS
Beach Gurp
 
Office of Tourism
Animations Cap 33
 
Surfing
Golfing
 
July 14
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WEATHER
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Monday 4 June
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Tuesday 5 June
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'hotes 'les Prés Verts'    
8.5
Civrac-en-Médoc
1 cottage and 5 guest rooms including a family suite in a charming renovated house. This guest house will delight you with its qualities: beds, independent entrance for access to the...
Located 16.2 km from Grayan-et-l'HôpitalFrom 58 € to 96 € the double room 
Le clos de la palmeraie    
9.1
Ordonnac
Located on the road to the prestigious chateaux of the Medoc, Le Clos de la Palmeraie, remains of the eighteenth century, welcomes you for a stay of escape in the middle of vignes....
Located 24 km from Grayan-et-l'Hôpital70 € the double room 
La Hourqueyre    
9
Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc
Corinne welcomes you in in her tastefully decorated 19th century house surrounded by gardens and vineyards. You will find there the charm of family furniture, the peace and quiet of...
Located 24 km from Grayan-et-l'HôpitalFrom 57 € to 61 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Maison entre vignoble et atlantique  
10
Grayan-et-l'Hôpital
Lovely comfortable house on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and close to the Medoc vineyard. Large enclosed garden - 2 bedrooms - garden - terrace - kitchen - washing machine - dishwasher...
Located in Grayan-et-l'HôpitalFrom 450 € to 650 € per week 
Villa lesques a 6Mn des plages Medoc
Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc
250m² villa with pool and jacuzzi closed 7 seats. 6 large bedrooms living room kitchen pool hall barbecue and plancha bowling games out of 490 children with trampoline safety net has...
Located 4 km from Grayan-et-l'HôpitalFrom 1600 € to 4200 € per week 
Maison de vacances 10pers 500 m plage
Le Verdon-sur-Mer
Close to beach, home makeover is fully equipped for a great holiday to 10 people. DRC. Kitchen, fridge, freezer, microwave, oven and 4 ring hob dishwasher with a large living room of...
Located 11.1 km from Grayan-et-l'HôpitalFrom 500 € to 1200 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping les lacs    
9.4
Soulac-sur-Mer
The Camping Les Lacs, located just 2500 m from the magnificent Altantic beaches of the Côte d'Argent, offers you the hire of mobil-home or chalets with terrace. For fun and games :...
Located 5.7 km from Grayan-et-l'HôpitalFrom 18 € to 28 € per day 
Le Soleil D'Or  
Vendays-Montalivet
Facing the sea, Le Soleil D'Or is an ideal site for a holiday. The beach is 100 m and 300 m at the center. On leaving the campsite, you'll go directly to a huge network of cycle paths...
Located 9.1 km from Grayan-et-l'HôpitalFrom 14.10 € to 20.20 € per day 
Camping le val vert  
Vaux-sur-Mer
Promo -50% up to see websitecamping site near Royan in a green setting, 200 m from the village of Vaux-sur-mer and all its amenities. And 900 m from the beach. The 181 camping sites...
Located 22 km from Grayan-et-l'HôpitalFrom 17 € to 30.70 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis des Pins     
8.5
Soulac-sur-Mer
The Hotel is ideally situated in the Medoc region only 100 metres from the beach and on the forest edge, its an ideal place for a short or a long stay. Hôtel des Pins offers 31 rooms,...
Located 6.6 km from Grayan-et-l'HôpitalRoom from 58 €
Residence Topotel Le Domaine Des Sables     
7.7
Soulac-sur-Mer
This residence is ideally located, just 800 metres from the beach and 1 km from the city centre. Set in a garden, it has an outdoor pool with sun terrace. Le Domaine Des Sables offers...
Located 7 km from Grayan-et-l'HôpitalRoom from 27 €
Résidence Pierre & Vacances Les Dunes du Médoc     
8.7
Soulac-sur-Mer
Les Dunes du Médoc is a resort featuring a garden and a solarium with an outdoor swimming pool. It is located in the city of Soulac-sur-Mer, in the Aquitaine region. The spacious guest...
Located 7.9 km from Grayan-et-l'HôpitalRoom from 36 €

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