A safe holiday | Médoc Atlantique

Fires

During summer, the risk of forest fires is high. It is advisable to adopt good behaviour to protect natural areas.

Preventively, we ask you to :

Respect the prohibition of access to forests in periods of risk (wind, drought...)
Do not light fires or barbecues near forests;
Do not smoke in the forest, in the woods, or in the vicinity;
Do not throw cigarette butts out of your car window.

In case of a fire:

quickly notify the fire brigade by dialling 18 or 112 and giving the most precise location of the fire possible.

Bayes

What is a bay tide?
Bayes are the main source of danger when swimming in the ocean. It is a hole of water that forms in the sand of the beach due to the action of the current, the wind and the swell.

How does it work?
When the tide comes in, the waves pass over the sandbanks and fill the holes. They then empty and generate a strong current towards the open sea.

What precautions should be taken?
Respect the swimming areas marked with blue flags.

What should you do if you are caught in the current of a bay?
STAY CALM.
Do not try to fight the current and signal to the lifeguards or surfers.
Try to swim parallel to the beach to get out of the current.

Getting around by bike

As cycling is one of the destination's main means of transport, it is important to remember the rules of good conduct for safe travel!

Wearing a helmet is compulsory
It is forbidden to make phone calls on a bicycle
Use the cycle paths and lanes as soon as possible
Check the condition of the path or road to avoid falls
Respect the traffic signs

Sunstroke

Sunstroke can occur when an individual has been exposed to the sun and a hot environment for too long.

sunstroke, move to a cool and shady place. It is advisable to drink a lot of water to remedy dehydration and to lower the body temperature. This can be done by wetting the limbs and neck or by immersing yourself in a cold water bath, while taking care not to cause thermal shock.

To protect yourself from sunstroke, it is recommended to limit exposure to the sun to the hottest hours (11am - 4pm). It is important to wear sun protection when exposed to the sun. It is also advisable to protect the head and neck by wearing a hat and to hydrate regularly to avoid dehydration.

Caterpillars and jellyfish

Processionary caterpillars

Do not approach these caterpillars or their nests and especially do not touch them;
Do not walk under a tree with a nest;
Wear protective clothing (long sleeves and trousers)
Avoid rubbing your eyes in case of exposure
If in doubt as to whether you have been exposed to caterpillar hairs, take a shower and change your clothes on the way home
Jellyfish

Avoid areas where jellyfish are common.

Heed the warning signs against jellyfish
Do not touch jellyfish that have washed ashore.
Get out of the water immediately if you see or suspect a jellyfish.

Hunting

When planning an outing in the forest during the open season, extra care should be taken. The hunting season generally runs from mid-September to the end of February (except in exceptional cases, check with your local federation).

Be aware of the signs indicating "Hunting in progress" or "Hunting in progress".
Stay on the trails. Preferably choose the most frequented ones
Make yourself as visible as possible: wear light, bright colours
Only walk on clear days, obviously during the day
If you are jogging in the forest, ban headphones or earphones that isolate you from outside noise.