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Gironde is well known for the Côte d'Argent beach which is Europe's longest, attracting many surfers to Lacanau each year. It is also the birthplace of Jacques-Yves Cousteau who studied the sea and all forms of life in water.
Comportant une partie importante des Landes de Gascogne, la Gironde est le plus grand département de France métropolitaine (9 975,60 km2) et le deuxième plus grand de France, après la Guyane (83 846 km2). Le département inclut aussi un des grands vignobles français, le vignoble de Bordeaux.
Gironde travel guide and tourist information, with highlights including Saint-Emilion and Bordeaux, places to visit and things to see in Gironde, France.
Giving its name to the French département Gironde, the Gironde estuary is approximately 75 km (47 mi) long and 3–12 km (2–7 miles) wide. It is subject to very strong tidal currents and great care is needed when navigating the estuary by any size or type of boat.
Gironde places to visit and attractions. Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Gironde department of Aquitaine. See also our Gironde travel guide.
Sep 27, 2022 · The Gironde is the land of mixed waters: 126 km of beaches, the largest estuary in Europe, the two largest lakes in France suitable for family water sports activities, two rivers, the Garonne and the Dordogne, 400 km of rivers open to boaters, and a famous inland sea, the Arcachon Basin.
Oct 25, 2022 · Bordeaux is a city on the move, and it's not just in terms of the quality of its wines! The Gironde metropolis is indeed seeing the emergence of more and more spaces dedicated to teleworking. If you are looking for a different place to work, this article is for you.... Lire la suite
Gironde Tourisme invites you to spend an unforgettable holiday: Bassin d'Arcachon, Bordeaux and its vineyards, the Atlantic Coast...
To discover the Gironde and live unforgettable experiences, follow the guide! To all walkers, globetrotters, surfers, travelers but also fishermen, backpackers and little swimmers, here we will impress you but above all we give you the keys to seize the Gironde.
44°48′0″N 0°30′0″W. Map of Gironde. 44.837778 -0.579444 1 Bordeaux is the attractive capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its fine architecture. 45.511111 -1.124722 2 Soulac-sur-Mer is a beach resort.
