Pauillac
The city of great vintage
Pauillac is famous for its abundant vineyards et especially it prestigious wine. The city has 37 vineyards with 18 great vintages classified in 1885 such as “château Lafite Rothschild », « château Latour » and « château Duhart-Milon “
You should stop to La Maison du Tourisme et du Vin de Pauillac (House of Tourism and Wine of Pauillac). You can visit a wine cellar, discover all steps of wine production and finally taste it.
Pauillac is located only few minutes from the campsite and there is also a nice marina. Take time to drink along the quays of Gironde.
A famous race of the region is the Marathon du Médoc, you can do this race with a fancy dress or not, but you have to be aware that it is considered to be the longest of the world. It distinctive characteristic is that you cross over the most beautiful wine castle and you can taste wine for the 42,195 km. It is located at the east of Pauillac on the west coast and the Flower Camping Le Médoc Bleu is well situated competitors and supporters because you avoid the traffic from Bordeaux and Royan. The next date is 7 September 2019.
To conclude, visiting the castles of the Médoc is a prerequisite! Come at the reception and we will give you more information about the city.
crédit photo : F.Fatin OT Pauillac