Saint-Laurent-Médoc walks

A lovely family walk near Saint-Laurent-Médoc. The farm tracks are lined with small water channels, including a larger one, the Jalle du Nord. This walk passes through an area of significant ecological importance: the marshes in the eastern section. This area is designated as a Natura 2000 site. The ecological balance is under threat due to the abandonment of extensive wetland management in favour of the development of intensive poplar cultivation.

A pleasant family walk offering the chance to discover the beautiful fountain at Bernos and the magnificent church at Benon, as well as the pretty houses in Bernos and Benon.

Known for its vineyards and wines, the Médoc is a land steeped in history dating back to ancient times. This hike allows you to discover the medieval fortresses of this region. From the commune of Saint-Sauveur, you will cross the Médoc vineyards to reach the châteaux of Breuil, Lamothe-Cissac and Fontesteau. These three properties date back to the Middle Ages and even further.

A pleasant hike to discover two Médoc châteaux (Beychevelle and Ducru Beaucaillou) and the estuary with its carrelets. This route, with its varied landscape and modest length, is ideal for a lovely family walk.

Agréable randonnée à proximité de Pauillac à la découverte de célébres châteaux du bordelais comme les châteaux Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild, Pibran et Pontet Canet. Le parcours très nature longe de belles parcelles de vignes, des bois dont certains sont pâturés par des bovins et offre de belles surprises architecturales.

This easy circular route through the vineyards with little tarmac road takes you past Château Lestage, a ruined windmill and Château Fonréaud.

Lamarque is located in the Médoc region, in the heart of the great wine appellations, south of the prestigious Saint-Julien Beychevelle and Pauillac appellations, and less than 10km north of Margaux. The village is unique in that it has the highest point on the Médoc peninsula. The dome of the church, perched at a height of 35 metres, offers a unique and breathtaking view of the great wine region.

An easy walk through the vineyards; you will pass near the Jalle de Tiquetorte, where the Moulin de Tiquetorte is located.

Formed by the confluence of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, the Gironde Estuary is the largest estuary in Western Europe (600 km²) and the best preserved in terms of landscape and environment. Bordered by the vineyards of Médoc and Côtes de Blaye, this estuary is home to many inhabited and uninhabited islands that are well worth visiting.

With the only Gallo-Roman theatre south of the Garonne, the archaeological site of Brion is unique and unmissable. This hike will allow you to tour the commune of Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil and discover the ruins and Roman theatre of the Brion site.

Take a section of the Tours route on the way to Santiago de Compostela to reach the village of Plassac with its old streets and immerse yourself in antiquity as you discover the Gallo-Roman villa! Head to the banks of the Gironde, reach the marina and set off to conquer the hillsides. Shady paths, vineyard landscapes and beautiful views around the Vierge de Montuzet are all on the menu for this walk!

Route suggested by the Association for the Preservation of Gauriacais Heritage. Magnificent views of the Gironde estuary, the Bec d'Ambès, the Île du Nord and the Médoc. The route is dotted with beautiful houses belonging to sea captains, fishermen, carrelets (fishing huts) and troglodyte dwellings, all the way to the small port of Roque-de-Thau. It also crosses a protected wooded area, the Château de Thau and the church... 17 information panels provide walkers with information about the sites and structures they encounter.

Starting from the church in Saint-Izan-de-Médoc, this circular route takes you around the former viscountcy of Castillon, which in the Middle Ages had the privilege and exclusive right to trade wine from the Médoc to England. It will allow you to appreciate the unique natural features of this part of the Médoc.

Easy hike around the châteaux of Margaux. The hike takes in the prestigious châteaux of Margaux, passing through the vineyards that surround them.

A pleasant route to discover the former gravel pits of Arsac, now transformed into lakes and ponds, the gravel pits of Avensan and the woods adjacent to them. The hike is on good, soft sandy paths. It offers a variety of landscapes and a great moment of nature after passing through the peaceful neighbourhoods of Arsac. The starting point is near the beautiful Saint-Germain church.

An easy hike through the woods on forest tracks.

An easy route near the vineyards, then through the forest and around two lakes.

An easy circular through the forest to reach the old gravel pits. You will pass close to Montbrison Castle.

Circular route between vineyards, small copses and the Paloumey gravel pit, passing close to Château Cambon-La-Pelouse, Château Guittot-Fellonneau, Château Cantemerle and Château Paloumey. Ducks, geese and fish at the Étang de la Gravière in Paloumey.

Start near the small12th-centuryRomanesque church of Saint-Seurin. The route takes you through vineyards and then through the forest and is not difficult.

A lovely walk in a little-known area near Bordeaux. You will pass through vineyards, forest paths and narrow streets in the Médoc region, rich in vineyards, forests and châteaux.