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Gironde

The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Gironde

Gironde’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Gironde. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Pilat Dune

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The Pilat dune is the highest in Europe. Despite its size, it is fragile. The climb is worth it! The bravest don't take the stairs: the sand will heat up …

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Bordeaux Water Mirror

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Created by Jean-Max Llorca in 2006, the water mirror is a Bordeaux monument which is located on the quays opposite the Place de la Bourse. Its 3,450 m2 make it the largest water mirror in the world.

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Greenway Between Lake Lacanau and Lake Hourtin

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Superb greenway between Lacanau and Maubuisson! You will cross the dune area between the pines. Ascend and descend. Take advantage of being at the top of the dunes to put your head above the canopy of pines.

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Cousseau Pond Nature Reserve

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Careful, bicycles are prohibited in the nature reserve. If you want to visit the area, you must have a bike lock and walk.

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Cabane du Résinier - Prés Salés Nature Reserve

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The resin worker’s hut is the starting point for many itineraries on foot to discover the Natural Reserve of the salt meadows of Arès and Lège-Cap Ferret.

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Contaut Lagoon

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Nestled between lakes and ocean in the Hourtin nature reserve, the Contaut lagoon is an exceptional natural site. A wooden footbridge facilitates its crossing in a remarkable green setting.

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View of Banc d'Arguin from the Southern Dune of Pilat

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Superb place. Take a sea excursion to admire it from the basin

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Lac d'Hourtin

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Nestled in the heart of the Landes de Gascogne forest, Lake Hourtin is the largest natural freshwater lake in France. Its 5,600 hectares are home to many protected areas such as marshes, sand dunes and pine forests.

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Sainte-Croix-du-Mont

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Sainte-Croix-du-Mont is built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Garonne valley and the Sauternes vineyards. At the foot of the imposing castle of Tastes, there is an interpretive trail and …

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North Bay of Lake Bombannes

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Nice section on the lake, check beforehand, you are not allowed to swim everywhere because of nature conservation or water jet ski slopes.

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