Médoc Atlantique, a popular destination for local tourism

The Eden Aquitain allows the Médoc Atlantique region to seduce tourists looking for a change of scenery and experiences. The summer season is getting ready, and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region wants to offer new destinations and activities for this purpose. The Eden Aquitain consists of 14 communes, all located in the Médoc Atlantique. A unique character, with varied landscapes. A seduction operation, between land and sea…

For the 2022 season, Médoc Atlantique tourisme unveils some new features in its accommodation offer. These novelties are part of the postcard setting of the region. Here, the call to nature and tranquility are omnipresent. Thus, accommodations must be in accordance with their environment. The goal is to do tourism while preserving nature and landscapes. Indeed, Médoc Atlantique has no less than 124 kilometers of beaches and natural areas as far as the eye can see. Between dunes, forests, marshes and vineyards, fauna and flora are of great importance.

The accommodations are therefore in the image of the territory. They are oriented nature, family and sport. They all offer quality services in accordance with the environment; Thus in Médoc Atlantique there are accommodations in the vineyards, in the middle of nature, to recharge your batteries, to spend time with family or to play sports. Among the novelties of the 2022 season, there are the Château de Neyran in Soulac-Sur-Mer, La Cabane Zen Océan in Vendays-Montalivet and VitalParc in Lacanau-Océan.

Médoc Atlantique unveils its solutions for spring break

On the program of spring holidays, Médoc Atlantique offers stays to take a break and breathe in the middle of nature. These stays are intended for lovers of idleness as well as those who have desires for sports activities. Indeed, the region offers a multitude of possibilities and Médoc Atlantique has understood this by offering answers to all holiday desires. Between pine forests and wild beaches, holidaymakers will only have to choose the type of stay they want.

Médoc Atlantique offers sports holidays. For example, it offers to discover the environment through outdoor sports. For this it is possible to do Nordic walking, hiking, outdoor fitness or horseback riding.
It also offers culturally oriented holidays highlighting the emblematic places of the region. For gourmets, discovering the Médoc also involves the plate or the discovery of regional wines. Finally, music enthusiasts will also be able to enjoy the musical entertainment that takes place in the region. For example, Hourtin hosts the 26th edition of the International Academy of Music.

In other words, there is not only one way to discover the Médoc. The Médoc is discovered according to the desires.

Promoting the discovery of biodiversity through sport, the bet of Médoc Atlantique

At a time when environmental protection and awareness of ecological issues are at the heart of all debates … Regions like the Médoc Atlantique are doing what is necessary to promote their wealth and seduce tourists. Located just an hour from Bordeaux, the Eden Aquitain has it all.

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For swimming enthusiasts, it has 124 kilometers of beach, 26 of which are under surveillance. The opportunity for example to try water sports such as surfing : the area has 15 of the best surf spots in Gironde. 8 ports also allow you to make boat trips to discover the coast differently.

Another advantage of eden Aquitain is the opportunity to discover the region by bike. The latter has 400 kilometres of cycle paths. This offers many opportunities for walks, discovery of the territory. In addition, 87 kilometres of cycle paths are part of the Vélodyssée route. It is a road that runs along the entire Médoc Atlantic coast and encourages soft mobility to travel.

Reasoned tourism at the service of the environment

Through its many strengths, Eden Aquitain is involved in more responsible and green tourism. Promote nature, through hiking trails, clean accommodation such as campsites, a winning bet for the region. Especially since it has two nature reserves and five protected areas. Places where nature reigns supreme, and where the visit is very supervised. This makes it possible both to raise awareness of environmental issues, but also to promote these protected natural areas.

Photography Médoc Atlantique

With the pandemic and restrictions, the desires and expectations of tourists who want to go on vacation are changing. They feel less of a need to go to highly touristic places, and especially far from their homes. Traveling in France, in less frequented places, in the heart of nature, allows you to reconnect with yourself and your loved ones… While enjoying a moment of tranquility. Slow Tourism is a new travel trend that seduces.

Eden Aquitain also relies on its gastronomic and oenological richness. Indeed, its strategic positioning in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards also gives it a major asset. Many tourists want to enjoy their holidays by discovering the wine-growing lands of the region. Just like its good restaurants, with a local and seasonal gastronomy. Faced with a range of services and landscapes as varied, the Eden Aquitain definitely has everything to seduce.

Sources:

(1) The Eden of Aquitaine: Your new paradise. Press release published by Médoc Atlantique of March 30, 2022

(2) La Vélodyssée – EuroVelo 1: 1200 km of cycling along the Atlantic France Plan Bike Tourism

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