Explore the Gironde
Heritage
Tourism & Heritage
Bordeaux's UNESCO waterfront, medieval Saint-Émilion, and Vauban's fortified citadels on the Gironde estuary.
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Nature
Nature & Coastline
Europe's tallest sand dune, Arcachon Bay's oyster beds, and world-class surf breaks along the Silver Coast.
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Wine
Wine & Gastronomy
The legendary Routes des Vins — Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Graves — plus Arcachon oysters and Canelés.
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Practical
Living in Gironde
Transport networks, administration services, tide tables, and cycling paths for residents and visitors.
Practical infoBordeaux — Port of the Moon
The entire city centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007, with the largest collection of 18th-century architecture in France. The Place de la Bourse and its famous miroir d'eau, the Grand Théâtre, and the revitalized Bassins à Flot make Bordeaux a city that blends history with cutting-edge culture.
Beyond the stone facades, Bordeaux pulses with contemporary life: the Cité du Vin, Darwin Éco-système, and one of Europe's most elegant tramway networks.
Discover Bordeaux
The Dune du Pilat — Europe's Tallest Dune
Rising over 100 metres above the Atlantic, the Dune du Pilat is a staggering geological formation that shifts and evolves with the wind. Standing at its crest, the panorama sweeps from the endless pine forests of the Landes to the shimmering waters of Arcachon Bay and the Banc d'Arguin bird sanctuary.
Over two million visitors make the climb each year — a testament to its magnetic, almost otherworldly presence on the Gironde coastline.
Plan Your Visit
The Routes des Vins of Bordeaux
Gironde is home to the most celebrated wine region on Earth. From the gravelly banks of the Médoc to the limestone plateaus of Saint-Émilion, over 7,000 châteaux produce wines that define the global standard for quality and tradition.
Whether you seek a grand cru tasting in Pauillac, a family-run cellar in Entre-Deux-Mers, or a lesson in blending at La Cité du Vin, the wine routes of Gironde promise a journey of the senses.
Explore the Vineyards
Discover the Gironde
Explore the department's key landmarks, from Bordeaux to the coast. Click a marker to learn more.
Essential Services & Resources
Quick access to transport, weather, maps, and administrative services for residents and visitors.
Transport
Transgironde bus routes, TBM tramway, SNCF schedules, and the Vélodyssée cycling path.
Weather & Tides
Atlantic tide tables, surf forecasts, and 7-day weather for the coast and interior.
Hiking & Cycling Maps
Downloadable PDF maps of the Vélodyssée, GR trails, and local cycle paths.
Administration
Key departmental contacts, public services, town halls, and residency information.