Hourtin

Hourtin

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownHourtinNaujac-sur-Mer at 8 km
Insee code33203Carcans at 12 km
Postcode33990Lesparre-Médoc at 16.4 km
Latitude45.1860890Gaillan-en-Médoc at 17.1 km
Longitude-1.0572020Saint-Sauveur at 17.6 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 64 metersCissac-Médoc at 18.2 km
Surface190.50 km²Brach at 18.6 km
Population3289 inhabitantsSaint-Germain-d'Esteuil at 18.8 km
Density17 inhabitants/km²Vertheuil at 18.8 km
National labelsSaint-Laurent-Médoc at 18.8 km
Chief townBordeaux (at 64 km, 72 min)Vendays-Montalivet at 19 km
DepartmentGirondePrignac-en-Médoc at 19.2 km
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

This town lies at the heart of Medoc, between the forest, the largest natural lake in France and the Atlantic Ocean. Resort and residence, this resort enjoys an exceptionally calm, kind and quality of life.

Hourtin station for Children where children are "kings"!

Space does not lack Hourtin to accommodate nature lovers, sports and outdoor life.


SIGHTSEEING

Lake invites families, sports fishermen, hikers ... to discover a paradise of sports and leisure activities. Time as a weekend for long holiday! Have a good time! The sailing center Hourtin Médoc, located Piqueyrot, welcomes European Championships regattas on the lake.

Miles of sandy area all year round ... range passionately! This is behind the dunes of golden sand that generous nature offers its earliest treasures.

A loss of sight, the ocean merges with the sky, sandy beach with dunes, foam and wind.

In any season, the forest and liberally reveals its charms ... On foot, by bike, on horseback, on the trails.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office Médoc Océan
Leisure centresBeach Piqueyrot,   Beach of Hourtin,   Beach of the Port
MonumentsLighthouse of Hourtin
Natural sitesForest of Hourtin,   Headland of Gréchas,   Headland of Piquerot,   Lake of Hourtin-Carcans

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The Bambino Party - Festival for children from 3 months to 12 years! Children on the island to Port Hourtin the second weekend of June.

Market every Thursday morning, from 1 July to 31 August, three mornings a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and craft markets every Monday night at Hourtin Beach and every Friday Hourtin Port. A new 2013 gourmet markets producers in June, July and August.

The International Academy of Music welcomes Hourtin Médoc in April, in a natural setting, on the edge of the largest freshwater lake in France, students from high-level upgrade from practicing their instrument, supervised by Teachers prestigious conservatories top French and foreign. Concerts and conferences in Bordeaux and the Médoc, complete these master classes.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The essential Médoc vineyards, castles, wineries and museums to visit.

The Gironde estuary and its nets. The Cordouan. Museums and Hourtin Soulac.

All the fun of the sandy beaches along the coastline Aquitaine.

Bordeaux, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.

Sailing Festival in Pauillac in May. You are, beginner or experienced, young or old, athletic or practicing one day, the Sailing Festival is open to all, in a spirit of friendliness.

Pauillac celebrations of the Lamb. For Pentecost, Pauillac invites you to a whirlwind of celebrations. Program: Feast of the Lamb and wine, empty cellars, garage sales, bowling, racing festival, the Feast of Pentecost. Beautiful days ahead! Stroll along the waterfront, enjoy, share, hunt or simply amaze you ...

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Microlight outingSports sensations90 €Saint-Laurent-Médoc (13.6 km)
Gyroplane and multi-axis microlight tripSports sensationsFrom 40 € to 300 €Carcans (14.6 km)
Surfing, longboarding, bodyboarding lessonsSports sensationsFrom 32 € to 190 €Vendays-Montalivet (19.9 km)

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PHOTOS
The lake and its small coves
 
Hourtin Range
The Village Square
 
Hourtin
Lachanau
 
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Island children - Hourtin Port
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 17°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 18°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Villa Maréotis    
10
Carcans
Located near Bordeaux, Arcachon Basin and the peninsula of Cap Ferret, in the town of stanchions, the region of Lacanau in a green environment, the villa Mareotis offers year-round,...
Located 12.4 km from HourtinFrom 82 € to 89 € the double room 
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 21 km from HourtinFrom 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 22 km from Hourtin80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Hourtin
Hourtin
Apartment overlooking the lake hourtin 100 m from the beach and harbor.
Located in HourtinFrom 450 € to 550 € per week 
Maison idéale pour deux familles  
8.8
Hourtin
This is a house of 120 m ², in a shady garden, lawn, terrace, barbecue and garden furniture. It is located at 600 meters from the Hourtin Lake (the largest lake in France!), 1.3 km...
Located in HourtinFrom 700 € to 900 € per week 
Chalets Les Moussaillons à Hourtin  
9.6
Hourtin
Cottage consists of 2 semi-detached houses with gardens clôturé. Chaque accommodation comprises 2 bedrooms (1 140 and 1 ch. 3 ch. lit beds 80) equipped with closets, a kitchenette with...
Located in HourtinFrom 290 € to 650 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Le Bon Coin    
8.8
Hourtin
On the edge of town, near the lake and 10 minutes of ocean beaches, we offer a quiet stay in a family atmosphere.
Located in HourtinFrom 13 € to 20 € per day 
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 23 km from Hourtin21.40 € per day 
Camping Municipal Les Gabarreys  
Pauillac
Camping Municipal is located in the heart of prestigious Médoc vineyards, along the Gironde Estuary, close to the chateaux Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild, Latour... Nearby lakes...
Located 25 km from HourtinFrom 13.80 € to 16.30 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Bar Restaurant D'Hourtin    
7.3
Hourtin
Hotel Bar Restaurant D'Hourtin is just 10km from the beach near Hourtin. It has a bar. All the rooms have ensuite facilities, a TV and free Wi-Fi access. Some rooms have large windows,...
Located in HourtinRoom from 52 €
Hotel Les Pins    
8.1
Hourtin
Hotel Les Pins is located 3 km from Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans. It offers air-conditioned rooms, a swimming pool and terrace. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are available. Rooms at Hotel Les...
Located in HourtinRoom from 49 €
Tour Hôtel     
7.6
Lesparre-Médoc
The Tour Hôtel is located in the heart of the Medoc, in Gironde, 2 km from the centre of Lesparre-Médoc. It offers en-suite guestrooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi internet access....
Located 15.6 km from HourtinRoom from 54 €

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