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Montalivet, the ideal holiday destination!
Between Hourtin Lake and the Gironde estuary, Montalivet and its 12km-long beach offer an idyllic décor for your camping stay. Backed by the superb Landes du Médoc forest, this seaside resort is also the starting point for your bike rides through the pine trees. At Montalivet, take a breath of fresh air deep in the heart of nature and far from the everyday!
Facing out across the ocean and its most gorgeous sunsets, we’re waiting impatiently for you in a fully-equipped cottage, an adventurer's lodge tent or on an authentic camping pitch. And for a change from the waves, come and enjoy our heated swimming pools with waterslides, whirlpool baths and fun aquatic play area for the children. Sports-lover? Beach volleyball, aquagym, fitness and tennis are all on the programme!
Visit Montalivet with the family
When camping in Montalivet everything is conveniently to hand: ideal for your little campers overflowing with energy and unable to decide between surfing, standup paddleboarding and archery lessons.
But not far from your campsite in the Gironde, there’s one place that will have everyone in agreement: the Parc de l’Aventure, a fabulous outing for all the family. Tree-top adventure trail, pedal go-kart circuits, trampoline, mini-golf... there really is something for every age! Then, on your return to the campsite, it’s time to relax at the poolside before you party all evening long!
Visit Montalivet as a couple
So much more than endless ocean beaches, Montalivet’s exceptional natural heritage is certain to make your holiday truly unforgettable. Heading off camping just the two of you? Enjoy a romantic trip to discover Montalivet’s vast green lung: its forest!
Riding on horseback, hiking along the footpaths, exploring the cycle tracks and mountain bike trails, you’ll always find an activity to ensure you enjoy a good workout, relax and recharge the batteries. And then, of course, there are those long beaches of soft fine sand that await you for lazy afternoons with your toes in the water and your head in the clouds!
Camping Montalivet: our handy tips for a successful stay
Grab your basket and off to the market, a veritable institution in Montalivet: oysters, Médoc wines and delectable canelés. Pure indulgence!
For the safety of the youngest, the Montalivet beaches are lifeguarded throughout the season. Into your swimsuits, it’s fun in the sea for everyone!
How about taking a ferry across the Gironde? Head for Verdon-sur-Mer and the short trip over the water to Royan!
A little further south, play freshwater sailors on Hourtin Lake. So, who’s up for a pedal-boat ride?