The Médoc-Landes forest in Vendays-Montalivet is home to a diverse range of fauna and flora. Anyone planning a stay in Vendays-Montalivet will want to find a vacation apartment for it.
Culture and History
The Maison du Patrimoine is a museum about local life, documenting 100,000 years of Médoc’s history; at the same time, it is open to all visitor groups and completely free of charge.
The Church of Saint-Seurin has evolved over the centuries while preserving its historic architecture. The Hélio-Marin de Guyenne Naturist Centre was founded in 1950 by Albert and Christiane Lecocq as the first holiday village for naturists in Europe.
Nature
At the beaches of Montalivet, lifeguards are on duty from April to October to supervise swimming. Terra Medoca encourages visitors to reflect on the environmental issues affecting the area.
Market and Local Delicacies
The Montalivet market offers oysters, Médoc wine and local handicrafts. In summer, more than 200 vendors set up their stalls there every morning.
The Mini golf des Vins, Chez Grapouille, offers an 18-hole course themed around winemaking. At the end of the course, a tasting of the day’s selection is available on request.
Activities
The Aéroclub de Montalivet offers introductory flights, sightseeing flights over the Médoc, its châteaux, Étang d’Hourtin, Phare de Cordouan, the Gironde Estuary and the Bassin d’Arcachon, as well as familiarization flights and a flight school.
Parc de l’Aventure has six zip lines, including two that are 300 meters long. It also features a family-friendly course that is accessible to everyone.
The 34-kilometer mountain bike route in Vendays-Montalivet is fully signposted. It runs through a varied landscape between forest and marshland, alternating between technical sections and sections that are smooth to ride.
Behind the tourist office, a bicycle service station offers dedicated charging points and a kit for quick repairs; a cable can be borrowed during the office’s opening hours.
