The Gironde estuary is an unusual place to sail. It is a mixture of the ocean and the Dordogne and the Garonne. Sailing or other water sports can sometimes be an adventure.
Ports and nautical stops on the Gironde Estuary
Quai d’Orio 33820 SAINT-CIERS-SUR-GIRONDE
This is a typical port on the Gironde Estuary, where fishing boats and pleasure craft moor. Along the banks, you'll find the carrelets, small wooden fishing huts built on stilts. A pontoon has been installed to accommodate passenger boats. Kayak excursions are organized in the summer, and there's a mini-farm offering various walks. The "Terres d'Oiseaux" (Bird Lands) site near the port gives everyone the chance to enjoy the rich birdlife of the marshes. A guinguette (open-air café) and a restaurant with panoramic views are available for dining. Two major events are held: the Port Festival on July 14th and the Night of the Carrelets on August 15th.
The Port de la Belle Etoile and the Port du Bernu are two typical ports on the Gironde Estuary where fishermen or nature enthusiasts meet… An ideal place for a picnic and fabulous sunsets.
Rue Pierre Sémard 33390 BLAYE
The Blaye marina welcomes boaters free of charge all year round. However, you must reserve your berth. It is located at the foot of the Blaye citadel and a few meters from the town center. It's an ideal stopover to enjoy the market , shops, restaurants , events , or the town's heritage.
The Port of Plassac is a typical estey of the estuary. Silted up at low tide and in water at high tide, sailors play with hours and time. Near the port you can see the squares and enjoy the picnic tables.
Rental of the Roque de Thau square
The Port Roque de Thau Association is interested in the life of the Gironde estuary and in particular in the preservation of a small traditional estuarine port: the port of Roque de Thau. The objective of the Association is to bring to life one of the last small estuarine ports, with its skiffs and squares, and to raise awareness of La Gironde, the largest “wild” estuary in Europe.
The association offers its fishing net for rental. To find out the availability of the square or to reserve it, contact Liliane on 06.66.67.48.94 or 05.57.42.37.85.
2 bis quai des Verreries 33710 BOURG
Bourg is an ancient village built on a rocky outcrop. It can be explored between its upper and lower towns and offers numerous breathtaking views from its medieval ramparts. For a stopover, you can moor at the port of Bourg on the Dordogne River. The dock at the marina is accessible for boats less than 12 meters long with a draft of 3,40 meters.
For walkers arriving by road, the platforms are ideal for a relaxing stop, walks, benches, tables await you. In addition to the view of the river, you will appreciate a panorama of the city in its most beautiful old village form.
Rue du port 33240 CUBZAC-LES-PONTS
This fishing port, located on the Dordogne, offers 16 berths including 9 for fishing boats and 1 for passing boats (draft of 2,50 meters). Equipment: 1 concrete descent slipway, 2 footbridges, 8 piles, 5 pontoons. On site: water and electricity. There is a picnic area and a children's play area.
The only holders of a location at the pontoon are authorized to enter the latter
