Tourism in the Gironde
The tourism is one of the resources major of the department of the the Gironde, beside the forestry development of the forest landaise, and the high-class wines of Bordeaux. The principal places of interest are on the coast on the one hand, with the balneal activities, in the forest of the Moors on the other hand, the of Bordeaux one and its vineyards and finally in Bazadais in South the Gironde. The Gironde is served by many cycle tracks, on the coast and in the grounds.
Bordeaux
Capital of the the Gironde and the Aquitanian , Bordeaux is classified Ville of Art and History. The safeguarded sector is one of vastest of France (150 ha). Part of this inheritance contributes under world heritage of UNESCO. Remarkable sites:- the Monument with Of Gironde the
- the Large Theater
- Alleys of Tourny
- the Bridge of Pierre
- the Course of the Intendance
- the Cathedral Saint-Andrew and Tour Pey Berland
- the Large Bell
- the Place of the Quincunxes
the Of Bordeaux one
The Of Bordeaux one is famous for its vineyards of international repute, and the many castles which compose it.
moors of Gascogne
The Western part of the department belongs to the Forêt of the Moors.- the Forêt of the Moors is the largest main forest of Europe.
- Hunting for the wood pigeon, woodcock, duck etc
- Pêche
- Ornithological park of the Teich
- regional Parc of the Moors of Gascogne
- Big lakes landais
- Canoë on the Leyre
- the departmental base of leisures of Hostens
The Bazadais
In the South the Gironde, this small area, of which the center articulates itself around Bazas, belonged to Gascogne. This country, traditionally of mixed-farming (Corn, tabaculture, tomatos of Marmande, breeding of Bazadaise), still preserves many local habits. It is also a place in charge of history (the Pope Clément V was born in Uzeste), or one can find an important concentration of historical buildings of this time; Important tourist resort one can visit: Cathedral of Bazas (world heritage of UNESCO), Castle of Roquetaillade, Villandraut, Trunk and Budos, collegial of Uzeste.
the Money Coast
Tourism in the Gironde concentrates mainly on the coastal area constitutive of the Côte of Money, where one practices the Surf in particular on the coast Médoc groin. Principal the seaside resorts of the department is (North in the South):- Soulac-on-Sea
- Montalivet
- Hourtin
- Yokes
- Lacanau
- the Cape-Tag
- Andernos
- Arcachon
- the Pyla-sur-Mer
Gastronomy
The Gironde is also famous for its gastronomy through:-
Boeuf of Bazas
- Palombes
- Cèpes of Bordeaux
- the Foie gras
- the Conserve of duck
- the Vins of Bordeaux
- the grooves of Bordeaux
- the macaroons of Saint-émilion
- the oysters of the Basin of Arcachon
- the Pastis landais
Pilgrimage
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Religious heritage
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Cathedral of Bazas (inscit to the inheritance world of UNESCO)
- Collegial Vault of Roquetaillade
- of Uzeste
Country houses
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Castles in the Gironde
There are many castles in the Gironde of all times:-
the Southern Gironde
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Castle of Cadillac
- Castle of Roquetaillade
- Castle of Trunk
- Castle of Fargues
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Art & Culture
- the Museum from Aquitaine in Bordeaux
- the House of the Regional natural park of the Moors of Gascogne with Belin-Beliet
- the cruiser Colbert
- the museum of Bazadaise with Roquetaillade
See too
External bonds
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Regional Park of the Moors of Gascogne
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