Grayan-et-l'Hôpital

Grayan-et-l'Hôpital

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Grayan-et-l'Hôpital		Talais at 3.7 km
Insee code	33193		Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc at 4.1 km
Postcode	33590		Vensac at 6.3 km
Latitude	45.4448970		Soulac-sur-Mer at 8.4 km
Longitude	-1.0849760		Vendays-Montalivet at 9.9 km
Altitude	From 0 to 35 meters		Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac at 10.8 km
Surface	45.40 km²		Le Verdon-sur-Mer at 11.4 km
Population	1279 inhabitants		Queyrac at 12.5 km
Density	28 inhabitants/km²		Valeyrac at 15.7 km
National label			Gaillan-en-Médoc at 16.9 km
Chief town	Bordeaux (at 89 km, 100 min)		Meschers-sur-Gironde at 17.1 km
Department	Gironde		Talmont-sur-Gironde at 17.5 km
Region	Aquitaine		Search another town

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

All leisure activities around Grayan-et-l'Hôpital

Beach Gurp		Office of Tourism
Animations Cap 33		Surfing
Golfing		July 14

Saturday 18 May Day Night Min. 11°C - Max. 14°C

Sunday 19 May Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 12°C

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. 10°C - Max. 13°C

Le Marin   8.7 Vendays-Montalivet The restaurant welcomes you Le Marin Montalivet, in the region of Aquitaine. Here is a link that will delight you: bright and spacious, modern decor, tangy tones and beautiful terrace... Located 9.3 km from Grayan-et-l'Hôpital 42 € per person

All restaurants around Grayan-et-l'Hôpital

Chambres d'hotes 'les Prés Verts'     7.8 Civrac-en-Médoc Bed and breakfast in Gironde (33), in the heart of the Médoc region, direct on the Wine Route: 1 cottage 2/3 people, 5 guest rooms including one family suite in a charming renovated... Located 16.2 km from Grayan-et-l'Hôpital From 65 € to 95 € 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'Hôpital 80 € the double room

La Hourqueyre     9.1 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'Hôpital From 57 € to 61 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Grayan-et-l'Hôpital

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'Hôpital From 450 € to 650 € per week

Maison 50 m plages/commerces Soulac/mer   9.9 Soulac-sur-Mer Soulacaise house located 50 m from the beach and shops. Courtyard at the rear of the house (near a forest - surrounded by trails, in the village of soulac. Approx 75 m ² - sleeps 5.... Located 8.5 km from Grayan-et-l'Hôpital From 350 € to 560 € per week

La Verdotte   9.2 Queyrac Large and pleasant holiday home comfort in the heart of the Medoc and its pristine natural environment, close to the vast ocean beaches, in a quiet park of 2000 m²,200 meters from a... Located 11.8 km from Grayan-et-l'Hôpital From 400 € to 1000 € per week

All vacation rentals around Grayan-et-l'Hôpital

Le Soleil D'Or     6 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'Hôpital 21.40 € per day

Camping Les Loges*****   Meschers-sur-Gironde - Ideally located at 150 meters from the beach, camping lodges ***** welcomes you in an idyllic setting in the heart of the forest and near Royan from February 15 to December 15. We... Located 16.5 km from Grayan-et-l'Hôpital

Camping Le Pin Franc   Meschers-sur-Gironde Pin Franc ** is a quiet family camping with 42 sites in the pine forest, 200 m from the beach and less than 10 km from Royan. The campsite rental mobile homes from April to October... Located 16.7 km from Grayan-et-l'Hôpital

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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 29 rooms,... Located 6.7 km from Grayan-et-l'Hôpital Room from 58 €

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Les Dunes du Médoc      8.2 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 6.9 km from Grayan-et-l'Hôpital Room from 30 €

Résidence Anna     8.3 Soulac-sur-Mer The Residence Anna offers studios and apartments in the centre of Soulac, a 2-minute walk from the sea. It offers free Wi-Fi internet access and free private parking. The apartments... Located 8.1 km from Grayan-et-l'Hôpital Room from 70 €

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