Friends, couples and groups:
Le Chalet du Lac is the perfect place for outdoor activities with modern-day home comforts. The rooms are designed to be flexible to accommodate friends, couples or groups of 6 adults as well as families with small or larger children. Bikes can be rented locally and most water sports are catered for. Fishing is also an important sport in this area, subject to local licences.
Adult activities:
The local town of Hourtin has a variety of shops including a hotel, bar, fishmonger, butcher, baker, wine merchant and supermarket. Wine lovers will enjoy exploring the Route des Chateaux and seeing the famous Margaux producers as well as Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Pichon Longueville and a host of other well-known names. Bordeaux's beautiful Theatre has recently been restored and stages many operas and ballets. The Sunday flea market at St Michel is worth a visit for those hunting for a bargain as well as enjoying the fascinating antique arcades which surround the square. The newly-restored customs warehouses (Les Quaies) alongside the river Garonne become very lively at the weekend and have a diversity of cafes, restaurants and shops. From Bordeaux one can take a visit to other vineyards at St Emilion and the hilly vineyards on the right side of the river as well as the sweet white wine vineyards on the left side.
Travelling tips:
By car - the nearest ferry port is St Malo and the drive takes about 6 hours from the port to Hourtin via Bordeaux. From Calais or Boulogne the journey is about 9 hours. A new motorway via Rouen makes the journey simple and there are plenty of good-value hotels near to the motorway exits usually just before or after a large town if an overnight stop is needed.
By air - Bordeaux Merignac is a lovely airport and has regular flights from Gatwick, Southampton, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Dublin.
By train - TGV from Paris to Bordeaux takes about 3 hours or from London one can change at Lille to continue to Bordeaux
Other Activities:
skateboarding, kayaking
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