Visit Pauillac
Just 28 km from our 4-star campsite in Gironde, Pauillac stands out for its rich heritage and dense history. This emblematic commune of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, located on the famous Médoc Wine Route, offers an immersion in its winegrowing traditions and singular atmosphere.
During your stay in Hourtin, a visit to Pauillac promises some wonderful discoveries.
Discover Pauillac by car
The “History in the City” tour allows you to discover the soul of Pauillac while admiring its cultural treasures. From the marina, enjoy an unobstructed view of the Gironde estuary, a place charged with serenity. Then contemplate the 19th-century church of Saint-Martin, standing proudly on the site of an ancient religious structure.
In the village of Pauillac, every street and every building evokes a fragment of local history, witness to a bygone but still vibrant era.
Savour the local produce of the Médoc
During your stay at our campsite near Pauillac, a visit to the Pauillac market will immerse you in the flavors of the Gironde.
Every Saturday morning, this lively market welcomes visitors with an array of regional products. You’ll find fruit, vegetables, artisan cheeses and many other culinary specialties.
It’s also a great opportunity to talk to producers and better understand their know-how.
Discover the Gironde Estuary
It’s impossible to visit Pauillac without skirting the Gironde Estuary. This natural site of rare beauty is distinguished by its immense size, making it one of Europe’s treasures.
In Pauillac, the quays stretch for 1300 meters, offering a remarkable river promenade that is unique in the Gironde department. In the distance, the island of Patiras is revealed, identifiable by its emblematic lighthouse. The carrelets, fishermen’s huts built on stilts, add an authentic touch to the surrounding landscape.
During the summer, excursions are organized to discover this charming region. Find out more at the Maison du Tourisme et du Vin de Pauillac if you’d like to do so during your vacation in Gironde.
Tour the vineyards of Pauillac
Any visit to Pauillac worthy of the name must include a visit to the village’s vineyards. The Pauillac appellation, recognized since 1936, is famous for being home to three of the five Premiers Grands Crus Classés of 1855: Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Latour.
Médoc producers welcome visitors to share their expertise and passion for wine. Two itineraries, 8 and 14 kilometers long, allow visitors to discover the vineyards on foot or by bike, thanks to the Randonnée des châteaux.
These tours invite you to immerse yourself in the estates, where you can taste the wines in the cellars and enjoy the fine food that accompanies them.
A fun family tour of Pauillac
In Pauillac, an interactive itinerary full of enigmas awaits families with children.
The children, transformed into little investigators, solve mysteries along the way.
Once all the riddles have been solved, a visit to the Maison du Tourisme et du Vin is rewarded. The Robin de Pauillac trail is a fun way to discover Pauillac and the surrounding region, while raising awareness of the region’s cultural heritage.
Are you interested in the charming Médoc village of Pauillac? Don’t wait any longer to visit Pauillac during your stay at our campsite!