The Gironde Estuary – the largest in Europe
The Gironde Estuary is the largest and most well-preserved estuary in Europe. With a total surface area of 635 square km, it is 75km long and 12km wide at its mouth. France’s very own Mississippi! Flowing past the vineyards of Médoc, Blaye and Bourg, the estuary has many islands, three of which you can visit – Ile de Patiras, Ile Margaux and Ile Nouvelle. The Estuary is also home to the ” Verrou Vauban “(Citadelle de Blaye, Fort Pâté and Fort Médoc), a three-part fortification programme masterminded by Vauban and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
