Along the mountain streams from Cantinolle

Hike along the banks of the Jalle du Tailan and then the Jalle d'Eysines via Majolan Park.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 6 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 6 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 12 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 5 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Eysines (33320)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.892053° / W 0.667487°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1536OT
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Description of the walk

Departure from Cantinole Tram Station, line D. Car parks nearby.

(S/E) Walk along the supermarket car park and reach the roundabout at the back of it at the end of Rue de l'Europe.

(1) Go around the roundabout on the left and join the cycle path. Turn left (Avenue du Médoc), cross the first bridge and you will reach a car scrapyard.

(2) Facing the large metal gate, take the small path on the left (Jalle du Taillan) and walk along the scrapyard on your right. Follow the riverbank on your left until you reach the next road.
Walk quietly and watch the local wildlife fly or dive, such as coots, egrets, herons, grey herons, wagtails, robins and kingfishers (spring-summer).

(3) Turn right, walk along the road on the left-hand side on the paved path and reach the entrance to Majolan Park.

(4) Enter the park and walk around it clockwise, heading towards the Maison des Jardiniers.

(4) On your return, leave the park and continue to the left, keeping close to the road. At the 90° left-hand bend, continue straight ahead, cross the small bridge and arrive at the foot of the high-voltage pylon.

(5) Take the path on the right (Chemin de la Jalle Neuve) towards the market gardens of Eysines and Bruges. Enjoy the beautiful scenery. Follow the stream on your right until you reach the bridge over it.

(6) Turn left and continue to the bridge at the mill at the end of the straight road. There is a refreshing and peaceful rest area with built-in seating.

(7) Continue to the right just before the bridge and follow the Jalle d'Eysines on your left until you reach the route you took earlier at the car scrapyard.

(2) Turn left and, taking the opposite route to the one you took on the way there, return to the Cantinole tram station (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 11 m - Cantinole Tram Station - Jalle de Blanquefort (rivière) - Affluent de la Garonne
  2. 1 : km 0.32 - alt. 11 m - End of Rue de l'Europe
  3. 2 : km 0.86 - alt. 11 m - Car scrapyard
  4. 3 : km 2.78 - alt. 8 m - Route
  5. 4 : km 2.99 - alt. 7 m - Majolan Park
  6. 5 : km 4.62 - alt. 5 m - High-voltage pylon
  7. 6 : km 5.08 - alt. 7 m - Fork in the road
  8. 7 : km 5.34 - alt. 7 m - Mill Bridge with seating.
  9. S/E : km 7.53 - alt. 11 m - Cantinole Tram Station

Notes

This route is ideal for city dwellers as it is accessible by public transport.

A water point is open all year round at the entrance to Majolan Park.

A maximum of a dozen people is recommended so as not to disturb the wildlife, especially between March and May. Silence is recommended in order to get as close as possible to the wading birds.

If you do not wish to walk around Majolan Park, you can shorten the outing by about 40 minutes.

Worth a visit

(S/E) There are places to eat nearby.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
Pomar
Pomar

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk along the two streams, but with very little shade, particularly on the return journey along the Jalle d'Eysines.
Majolan Park, halfway along the route, is a fun stop.

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Naturiel
Naturiel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little walk to stretch your legs.

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mimi3347
mimi3347

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

to do again when the weather is nice

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User 21716470

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very bucolic route along the Taillan stream to Magellan Park and back via the Sable stream. During this walk, we spotted an egret. There were lots of wild boar tracks.
The two sections along the streams on the way there and back are very interesting, as is the park itself.

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ML51
ML51

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Path covered by tall grass near Majolan on the way there. Return via a busier gravel path.

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Xabi 336366
Xabi 336366

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This walk along the banks of the Jalles rivers allowed us to hear several birds: the marsh warbler, the common chiffchaff, the nightingale, and perhaps a wren. In the sky above, there were two or three kites, turtle doves, and a few flocks of swallows. The first part of the route, up to Majolan Park, had lots of tall grass, wild oats, ribwort plantain, dactylis and tall fescue, as well as rapeseed (!) and others whose names I couldn't remember. And getting there by tram to Cantinolle is very convenient for getting out of Bordeaux without taking the car 🤗.

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blegrix
blegrix

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant walk
Very convenient to get there by tram
Beautiful colours of flowers: white, yellow, blue...
Walking along the streams is very pleasant and relaxing
A very enjoyable time

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JP Hottiaux
JP Hottiaux

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The only interesting thing about this walk is the magnificent park halfway along the route. The sections along the rivers on the way there and back are not particularly interesting. It's definitely better in spring!
Another advantage for Bordeaux residents is that they can take tram D to the Cantinolle terminus, where the trail begins.

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camapaju
camapaju

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very easy and pleasant walk.
Please note that Majolan Park is closed on Tuesdays, so we were unable to walk around it.

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