An extraordinary environment
BETWEEN A PINE FOREST AND A BEACH
Welcome into the heart of a pine forest, just a kilometre from the beach. A relaxing holiday full of leisure and fun awaits you at our 4-star campsite, Médoc Plage. With activities like forest hikes along a footpath, vineyard tours and shopping at a farmers’ market available to you, you’ll have all the ingredients you need to cook up a fabulous family holiday!
MÉDOC PLAGE CAMPSITE: ESCAPE INTO NATURE AND RELAXATION IN MONTALIVET
Staying at Médoc Plage Campsite means opting for an authentic holiday in Vendays-Montalivet, in the heart of an immense pine forest and just 1 kilometre from the Atlantic Ocean. A relaxing getaway full of leisure and fun awaits you at our 4-star campsite, Médoc Plage. With activities like forest trail hikes, vineyard tours and shopping at a farmers’ market available to you, you’ll have all the ingredients you need to cook up a fabulous family holiday!
A unique 4-star campsite between pine forest, dunes and ocean
The 4-star Médoc Plage Campéole Campsite in Montalivet promises a total immersion in an unspoilt environment that’s like an invitation to unwind and explore. Here, every day is a little escape, between hiking or cycling along trails through the forest starting directly at the campsite, perusing the colourful market in Montalivet-les-Bains, tasting wine at Médoc vineyards, and venturing across the Gironde Estuary.
Want a secret locals tip? Set off along the Perge Marsh Trail in Vendays-Montalivet, just a short distance from Médoc Plage Campsite! Little-known to tourists, it weaves its way through marshes, reed beds and wetlands, where you can catch a glimpse of herons, turtles, migratory ducks and even storks. And it’s even more gorgeous at sunrise and sunset! The area is a terrific representation of the Médoc lifestyle, which is all about taking the time to savour the moment, far from the summertime crowds.
Joyful water and leisure activities at Médoc Plage Campsite
Your 4-star campsite with a water park in Montalivet
The water park at Médoc Plage Campsite will be a major advantage during your stay. There, you can meet up with loved ones or take a break on your own, making the most of its amenities:
- – A heated outdoor pool with a raging river, therapy benches and a waterfall
- – A heated covered pool plus a paddling pool for little ones
- – 13 water slides including the Space Hole bowl slide and the Body Slide
- – A fun splash pad for the tiniest tots
- – A tranquillity pool restricted to adults, for moments of pure relaxation.
The perfect place for anyone looking for a campsite in Montalivet with a water park that will delight the whole family… But that’s not all!
Sporting activities and entertainment for all
Whether you’re more inclined towards team sports or wellness, our campsite in the Gironde region has thought of everything. You’re invited to make the most of opportunities for exercise and festivities at our various fun-filled facilities:
- – A sports ground for football, basketball and more
- – A gym and street workout equipment
- – A children’s playground, bouncy castles, a petanque court and table tennis
- – A stage for a wide variety of evening entertainment (dancing, karaoke, comedy, etc.)
- – Not to mention the multitude of activities on offer in the surrounding area: a 330 m² skate park 2 kilometres away, Monta Sports (your free, family-friendly connection on Plage Centrale beach), Parc de l’Aventure adventure park less than 15 minutes away on foot or 7 minutes by bicycle, and the list goes on.
Set yourself a new challenge, share recreational experiences with your family, forge new friendships and make indelible memories. In other words, take advantage of the rich programming developed for our guests – divided between rest, sport and evening entertainment – whilst treating yourself to the comforts of a 4-star campsite in Montalivet.
Multiple accommodation options: Cottages, lodges and pitches
Médoc Plage Campsite has deluxe accommodation just waiting for you. Make your choice between our cottages, our lodges and our camping pitches that come in a variety of options.
Our rentals, which can sleep up to eight people, have one to four bedrooms and are tucked away in lush green settings for maximum privacy. For a touch of luxury, take your pick from our Signature range, which features cutting edge amenities and, in some cases, a private hot tub for a high-end holiday experience.
Discover the serenity of the pedestrian sector at our 4-star Médoc Plage Campéole Campsite, a haven of peace specially designed for your relaxation and well-being.
Or you can decide to set up on one of our camping pitches in Montalivet. Avid campers are also in for a treat with our spacious pitches for tents, caravans, motorhomes and vans, which can accommodate up to six people. You can opt for a set-up complete with electricity, access to modern toilet and shower blocks, and the possibility of selecting add-ons for a carefree camping experience.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Land of possibilities
Holidays by the Atlantic at a campsite in Montalivet-les-Bains
At Médoc Plage Campsite, let the tides set the pace for your days, between sprawling sandy beaches, pine forests and gourmet markets. Give surfing a go in Montalivet (a well-known surf spot with schools for all skill levels), or else sailing or fishing… whatever you like! Montalivet’s beach is an expanse of more than 12 untamed kilometres of white sand, and Plage Sud is just a short kilometre away along a footpath through the forest. Our boldest guests will brave local amusement parks, for example trying a treetop adventure at Parc de l’Aventure, while others will opt instead for a horse ride or an introduction to land yachting on the beach at sunrise or sunset.
>> Be sure to check out our blog (in French). It lays out all the best activities in Montalivet, to help you plan and start daydreaming about your trip.
Because the campsite is so close to Lake Hourtin-Carcans, you can easily spend the day on France’s biggest freshwater lake, swimming, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding or just hiking around the water’s edge. It’s a favourite spot on the coast, so if you’re looking for a holiday rental close to Hourtin, or more specifically a campsite with swimming pools near Lake Hourtin, Médoc Plage Campsite is definitely the place for you!
What to see and do around Médoc Plage Campéole Campsite****
A bicycle could be your best friend whilst on holiday here, since it will give you access to the Velodyssey right outside Médoc Plage Campsite. That pre-eminent cycling route winds along the Atlantic coast, leading you both safely and enjoyably to many different tourist attractions. Take a look at its website, where you’ll discover for example that Lake Hourtin is just an 80 minute ride from the campsite through rolling dunes (suitable even for beginners and families).
If you’re interested in finding a campsite near Soulac-sur-Mer, we’re not far to the south of that marvellous Belle Epoque seaside resort town. There, you can wander amongst 19th century villas and stroll along the broad beach. Be sure not to skip the majestic Notre-Dame-de-la-Fin-des-Terres Basilica, part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Closer to home, when you stay at the 4-star Médoc Plage MS Campsite in Vendays-Montalivet, you’ll be able to visit its must-see daily market, which is famous for its lively ambiance and colourful stalls selling regional products like fresh oysters, cheeses, wines and crafts. The town also has its own church with a neo-Gothic choir, and don’t forget about the Heritage Museum (Maison du Patrimoine), for a look back at local history.
Your taste buds are also in for a treat here. Fans of fine wine should follow the legendary D2 road and stop at prestigious château wineries in the Margaux, Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe regions, where you can take part in tastings, chat with winemakers and soak up the Bordeaux lifestyle. Savour the cuisine served by inns in southwestern France, and sip on Grands Crus at vineyards in Médoc. Whatever direction you take from Médoc Plage Campsite, the authenticity of Aquitaine and the treasures of Médoc will reveal themselves to you!
Choose Médoc Plage Campsite for your next holidays
The 4-star Médoc Plage Campsite – with its comfortable accommodation, direct access to nature between a pine forest and the beach, a fantastic water park for all ages, on-site services and amenities, and a friendly atmosphere – is ideally located for an exploration of the Médoc region, the towns of Soulac-sur-Mer and Hourtin, and the entire Gironde coastline.
So why wait? Book your next holidays with us now. The team at Médoc Plage Campéole Campsite are waiting to welcome you for a restful stay marked by friendship and discoveries of southwestern France.