Make a holiday home, apartment, chalet, farmhouse, gite or villa in Hourtin, France your home away from home

The village of Hourtin is situated in the Aquitaine region of southwest France, just to the north west of the city of Bordeaux. Self catering accommodation in Hourtin is ideal for families as not only is there a great lake to make use of, but the Aquitaine coast is very close by too. Combine this with the culture and history of the region for a great family holiday.

Things to do on holiday in Hourtin, France

Self catering accommodation in Hourtin really is great for families and holidaymakers who like to keep active. There’s an abundance of outdoor activities to enjoy in the area – the large Lake Hourtin is ideal for swimming as there’s no tide to worry about, plus you can also try a variety of water sports here too such as sailing, wind surfing and kite surfing. As if all that wasn’t enough your Hourtin accommodation is also very close to the sea and the coast where you can make use of the one of the longest beaches in Europe. Swimming and other water sports are of course available here too and the Aquitaine coast is famous for its great surfing! Plus you can enjoy numerous restaurants and bars on the coast.

On dry land there are also many activities to enjoy from your Hourtin self catering accommodation. This is an attractive part of France, leading into wine country. Enjoy visits to vineyards, bicycle rides, walks, horse riding and quad biking, all nearby.

Places to visit on holiday in Hourtin, France

As well as an abundance of activities to enjoy in the area surrounding your Hourtin self catering accommodation there are plenty of places to visit to. The most obvious attraction is the city of Bordeaux where there are many things to see. The historic centre of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has an outstanding collection of impressive architecture. Some of the main sights include Place de la Bourse, Saint-Andre Cathedral, and Palais Gallien, but as well as the historical architecture there’s plenty of modern too. Museums and gardens are another attraction, as is the shopping in Bordeaux because here you’ll find the longest shopping street in Europe!

The weather in Hourtin, France

There’s mild to warm weather throughout the year, so depending on what you like to do while on holiday you can visit self catering accommodation in Hourtin at any time of the year. Summers are warm with average high temperatures in the mid 20’s C (high 70’s F). Spring and autumn are pleasant and mild, and winters remain quite mild too with averages never dropping below freezing.

Flights to Hourtin, France

You can easily reach self catering accommodation in Hourtin from the Bordeaux-Merignac Airport, about an hour’s drive away. This is a relatively busy airport so has flights with numerous airlines including British Airways, easyJet, FlyBe, and BMIBaby.