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A dozen reasons for staying in Montalivet and the Medoc.
1/ Wine: The Medoc produces the finest red wines in the world. With 200 chateaux to visit, wine tasting and tours all summer, this is an activity that you should not miss!2/ Coast: The Gironde has 120 miles of unbroken coastline with some of the best beach breaks in France, where you can still find uncrowed peaks in the summer months for a quality surf.
3/ Lake: The Hourtin-Carcans lake is the largest lake in France. 6000 hectares, a paradise for water sports, fishing and relaxing.
4/ Forest: The Medoc has the largest expance of forest in Europe.
5/ Dune: The Pyla dune near Arcachon is the highest sand formation in Europe.
6/ Estuary: The Gironde estuary is the least polluted estuary in Europe and has 3m sturgeons, a small cavier industury and offers great opportunities for bird watching.
7/ Lighthouse: The Courdouan lighthouse at the mouth of the Gironde is the oldest working lighthouse in existence and has a beautiful interior. There are day trips available by boat.
8/ Food: The best oysters come from Arcachon. They are served every morning at the Montalivet market and at our restaurant. Also it is claimed that the best cepes come from the Medoc, which is well known for its wild champignons.
9/ Health: The Medoc has the largest number of living centenarians in France while being the least populated; 1 person every 2 km! The newly opened luxurious Caudalie health Spa is the finest "vinotherapie spa" in the world.
10/ History: Bordeaux is the best preserved eighteenth century city in Europe.
11/ Markets: Montalivet has during the summer months the largest everyday market in France with over 200 stalls world famous for its produce and atmosphere.
12/ Shopping: Bordeaux claims the largest pedestrianised shopping street in Europe.
