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Sur les Pistes de Robin à Hourtin-Port
Distance : 2,8 kmDuration : 1h15Type d'itinéraire : on footDifficulté : Easy
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Welcome to Hourtin, a town with a varied landscape between town, port and beach. Discover Hourtin Port with this special children's trail, close to the Île aux Enfants, a fun family area. It is bordered by the largest freshwater lake in France. This exceptional natural setting is ideal for discovering its rich heritage, varied landscapes and lush greenery. Set off on an adventure with this itinerary specially designed to immerse you in the history and curiosities of this commune on the Atlantic coast. At each stage, you'll be invited to answer questions to find out more about the commune. To start the adventure, pick up your booklet at the Tourist Office. Once you've completed all the questions, bring your booklet back so we can check your answers together.
L'Île aux Enfants
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And off you go! The route starts at the southern entrance to the Île aux Enfants. Once you've entered the Île aux Enfants, head left to left to go all the way around it and count all the fishing pontoons you see. Question 1: How many pontoons did you count?
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The island fort
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Question 2: Before leaving the island, take a look at the wooden fort. What period of history does it remind you of?
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The port
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Head towards the port along the road in front of you to point 3 on the map. Question 3: Lake Carcans-Hourtin is full of :
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The lake
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Continue towards the lake and stop at the corner of the harbour, at point number 4. Question 4: The Carcans-Hourtin lake has a surface area of 58km², making it the largest natural lake in :
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The CNHM
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Go straight ahead towards the pontoon and stop in front of the yellow and brown building on your right. Question 5: What do the letters CNHM stand for?
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The pontoon
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Go to the end of the pontoon to look out over the lake. Question 6: On windy days, it's common to practise a sport with a large kite on the lake. What kind of sport is it?
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Along the harbour
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Retrace your steps. When you reach the end of the pontoon, turn left to the left along the harbour until you reach point 7. Question 7 : The port of Hourtin is named after a man. What is his name? Question 7 bis : Why was this name given to the port?
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The island with the name of a fruit
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Continue along the harbour in the direction of the Île aux Enfants and stop at point number 8. Question 8: What is the name of the island opposite the Île aux Enfants? Question 8a: Why does it have this name?
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- Pets are welcome
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