Médoc Regional Nature Park

Médoc Regional Nature Park is a protected area spanning 234,000 hectares between the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean across 51 municipalities. The territory combines forests, lakes, wetlands, and vineyards into a varied landscape.

The park began its formal protection process in 2010, building on administrative structures created when Pays Médoc was established in 1999. Official recognition as France's 54th regional nature park came in 2019.

Wine making, barrel crafting, and oyster farming are deeply rooted traditions that shape how people live and work in this territory. Visitors can encounter these practices in everyday settings and see how they connect to the land and local communities.

The park welcomes visitors year-round with free guided nature walks and information available through its official website and social media. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for exploration, with mild temperatures and active wildlife.

The territory contains the Landes Forest, one of Europe's largest continuous forest systems, which has shaped the landscape for centuries. Visitors can also explore the rare Hourtin dunes and protected marshlands that form specialized ecosystems.

Location: Gironde

Inception: May 2019

Website: https://pnr-medoc.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.15000,-0.82194

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00