Le Verdon is the gateway to the infamous French wine region of Bordeaux. And while the majority of visitors simply bypass it and make their way to the city, it should be noted that the pretty town of Le Verdon does have plenty to offer.
Bordeaux is slightly less than 100km away from this port, and it might not be possible for all cruisers to make this journey – depending on time limits. For those who do stay in Le Verdon, there are many things to see and enjoy.
One of the most popular options is to spend time relaxing on one of the clean and sandy beaches – choose from the plage Saint-Nicholas on the Atlantic side, or the more protected and calm Plage de la Chambrette on the eastern coast.
Alternatively – if the weather does not allow for a beach day – the town itself has many wonderful features that can be enjoyed. There is an impressive 19th century church, town hall with extensive gardens, a range of traditional French restaurants, and an interesting lighthouse museum.
Those who like cycling can also make use of the bike path that ends in Le Verdon. It runs southwards for over 120km along the Medoc peninsula coast.
Le Verdon is the gateway to the infamous French wine region of Bordeaux. And while the majority of visitors simply bypass it and make their way to the city, it should be noted that the pretty town of Le Verdon does have plenty to offer.
Bordeaux is slightly less than 100km away from this port, and it might not be possible for all cruisers to make this journey – depending on time limits. For those who do stay in Le Verdon, there are many things to see and enjoy.
One of the most popular options is to spend time relaxing on one of the clean and sandy beaches – choose from the plage Saint-Nicholas on the Atlantic side, or the more protected and calm Plage de la Chambrette on the eastern coast.
Alternatively – if the weather does not allow for a beach day – the town itself has many wonderful features that can be enjoyed. There is an impressive 19th century church, town hall with extensive gardens, a range of traditional French restaurants, and an interesting lighthouse museum.
Those who like cycling can also make use of the bike path that ends in Le Verdon. It runs southwards for over 120km along the Medoc peninsula coast.
