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Welcome to Port Médoc, little adventurer! Immerse yourself in the history of this place by following an itinerary specially designed to help you discover the secrets of Port Médoc, which belongs to the commune of Le Verdon-sur-Mer. This route will take you through the bustling quays of the port, where boats and yachts stretch as far as the eye can see, to the peaceful beach of La Chambrette, perfect for a relaxing break overlooking the ocean. Before you start exploring, don't forget to drop in at the Tourist Office to pick up your adventure booklet. This little guide contains a series of questions to help you along the way. At each stage, you'll learn more about the maritime and natural heritage of Verdon-sur-Mer. Once you've answered all the questions, come back to the Tourist Office with your completed booklet to check your answers and get a reward! It's a great way to enjoy a fun and rewarding adventure, with family or friends, in the heart of a lively port.
Let's get started! The tour starts at the Tourist Office. Question 1 : In what year was Port-Médoc inaugurated?
Plus de détailsQuestion 2: Where in the port do you think you'll find the officers responsible for its smooth running?
Plus de détailsNow head for your answer! Look closely at the building you've just reached. On the left near the entrance, you should see a plaque commemorating commemorating Operation Frankton. Use this plaque to answer the next question! Question 3: During which great historical period did this operation take place?
Plus de détailsReturn to the car parks at the entrance to the port, behind the Tourist Office. You're now going to head for the Chambrette beach. Getting there couldn't be easier! Take the path BEHIND the car parks as indicated by the pink arrow on the map (be careful, do not take the path alongside the boats). boats). At the end of the path you'll see a wooden footbridge that you have to you need to take to get to the beach! Stop for a moment on the footbridge to take in the scenery... . The body of water you see is not the ocean. At you're here on the estuary side, not on the coast! coastline! Question 4: Which river or rivers does this water come from?
Plus de détailsWalk to the beginning of the beach. Question 5: What sport can you practise here using the wind to move forward?
Plus de détailsTake the footbridge again, in the opposite direction, to return to the port. From Port-Médoc, you can head out to sea to discover one of the region's most emblematic monuments: the Cordouan lighthouse! There's only one excursion agency that can take you there and guarantee you entry, but which one...? Question 6 : Search the port and write down the name of this excursion agency
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