Hourtin

Visit Hourtin, Aquitaine

Hourtin is a resort, and also a nearby small town, about half way up the western coast of the Medoc peninsula.

Hourtin plage and town

Hourtin Plage is the sea facing part of the town, with a large attractive and well maintained Atlantic beach and facilities for tourists and visitors (Hourtin Plage is one of the smaller resorts on this section of coast, Lacanau 25 km to the south is the largest).

You can also see two 19th century lighthouses on the coast here.

The town of Hourtin itself, about 12 km from Hourtin Plage, is a pleasant quiet town centred around a large open area with a grassy area, church and some basic facilities.

You can travel between Hourtin Plage and Hourtin town on a purpose built cycle route through the forest (or by road!).

Hourtin Port

The port is on the Lac d'Hourtin et de Carcans, the largest lake in France, and is easily accessed from the town of Hourtin.

As well as port and boating facilities there is also a nice sandy lake beach - in contrast to the Atlantic beach at Hourtin Plage, where the waves can be rather imposing (unless you are a surfer) the lake beach is a calm environment, especially suitable for smaller children to enjoy themselves.

The beach is also backed by attractive low dunes and a forested area. We liked it!

See Aquitaine and Gironde (the region and department for Hourtin) for more travel ideas...

Suggested places to visit near Hourtin, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Lacanau 23km; Pauillac 24km; Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc 27km; Blaye 32km; Margaux 34km; Soulac-sur-Mer 36km; Le Verdon-sur-Mer 40km; Talmont 40km; Meschers-sur-Gironde 42km; Cap Ferret 44km; Royan 48km;

Hourtin tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Parc du château Lanessan - remarkable garden (27km) : Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon - remarkable garden (39km) : Cave Pair-non-Pair - national monument (47km) :

See more places and a map at places near Hourtin