Discover the activities near our guesthouse in the heart of the Médoc. At Au Cœur des Vignes, our charming guesthouse in the Médoc, we welcome you in our guest rooms and offer a gourmet table d’hôtes.
Sports and leisure activities near our guesthouse
Near our charming guesthouse in the Médoc, a wide range of options is available for entertainment and leisure. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, a wine lover, or simply looking to relax, the region is full of exciting opportunities. Discover hiking trails through the vineyards, explore renowned wine estates, or treat yourself to a day by the Atlantic Ocean on nearby beaches.
The Médoc Wine Route
By following the Médoc Wine Route, you will pass through villages renowned for their wines, such as Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, and many others. There, you will have the opportunity to discover Bordeaux’s most illustrious Classified Growths, as well as Crus Bourgeois and high-quality Artisan Crus, not forgetting the independent winegrowers who add their own unique touch to this exceptional wine region. Our neighbor, Domaine les Sadons, is a fine example.
A visit to these wine estates will allow you to taste a wide variety of wines from the different appellations. During your walks through the vineyards, you will also enjoy admiring beautiful blond-stone Médoc residences, sometimes featuring striking and captivating architecture. An experience that will delight both your taste buds and your eyes.
Guesthouse in Médoc: history and heritage
The Médoc was the starting point for many pilgrims traveling to Santiago de Compostela, which led to the Notre-Dame-de-la-Fin-des-Terres Basilica being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, the Médoc also played a strategic role in protecting one of the main river access routes to Bordeaux. This is why Fort Médoc was built, becoming one of the “locks of the estuary” alongside Blaye and Fort Pâté, also recognized by UNESCO for their historical importance.
At the mouth of the Gironde estuary, you will discover the Cordouan Lighthouse, listed as a historic monument as early as 1862. Today, it is the oldest lighthouse still in operation in France and the only one that is still inhabited and open to visitors. Its history and preservation make it an invaluable treasure of the region.