About us
The majestic setting of Port Médoc is a magnificent starting point for indulging and sharing your nautical passions in a fabulous sailing basin. We welcome you in a quiet and serene environment, a real place of life and discovery. The entire team at Port Médoc is at your disposal to offer you services adapted to your needs and desires, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We are at your service to facilitate your nautical experiences and put pleasure at the heart of your leisure activities, because here begins the new yachting.
Port Médoc offers flexible contracts: annual, half-yearly and monthly; all-inclusive or à la carte.
Discover live images of Le Verdon-sur-Mer or relive the last few days in a minute thanks to timelapse.
Locate your berth, the harbor master’s office, infrastructure and port professionals.
With its 15-hectare inner basin, between 2 and 3 metres draught, this stopover sheltered from the swell thanks to a reinforced dyke will seduce you by its ease of access and its tranquillity.
Professionals & watersports
Shipyard
William, draws on his 22 years of experience in marine maintenance to meet all your needs. In his new workshop in Port Médoc, he offers a wide range of services: mechanics for all makes of outboard or inboard, care and repair, electronics and electricity.
Yacht service and water sports store
This shipyard in Port Médoc has been putting its expertise at your service for boat repair and maintenance for nearly 10 years. The store offers: deck fittings, clothing, electronics, safety, maintenance products, hardware, screws and bolts, antifouling, rigging and saddlery.
Shipyard
Founded in 2007 by Lalou Roucayrol, NST comprises a racing stable with three competition boats, a composite space dedicated to advanced materials, and a methods office. It is one of the few European companies capable of using recyclable composite materials.
Upholstery
Vanessa Boursier, a specialist in custom saddlery, offers: manufacture of tarpaulins, awnings, biminis, blinds, lazy-bags, canvas and tarpaulin repairs, and sales of accessories.
Yacht service and water sports store
Tyalan Accastillage specializes in marine hardware, mechanics and electronics. The 200 m² hardware store stocks over 3,000 USHIP items.
School boat
Quick and easy: take your boating license all year round: coastal, river and offshore with Bateau Ecole les Girondins (BEG). Brice welcomes you to his sites in Lormont and Port Médoc.
Sailing Club
Located in the Gironde estuary, the Cercle Nautique du Verdon offers sailing to all, novices and experts alike.
Water sports
Extreme Jet 33 offers a range of activities combining discovery and sensation: Sea-Doo jet skis, towed buoys and parasailing: unique in the area!
Water sports
Fly Jet 33 specializes in jet ski and towed buoy rentals, boat rentals with or without a license, and boat license training.
Water sports
Paddle Center has been specially designed for stand-up paddlers of all levels and in optimal conditions. Come and enjoy the pleasures and sensations of gliding!
Sea outings
Médoc en Mer welcomes you every day to discover the beauty and secrets of the Gironde estuary. On the program: sea fishing, sea walks, sunset aperitifs and private tours.
Sea outings
Whether you’re visiting the Cordouan lighthouse, going for a walk or fishing at sea, the Vedettes La Bohème have been offering several tours of the Gironde estuary since 1983, departing from Port Médoc.
Concept store
Jean-Pascal offers you the sale of second-hand vinyl records, all types of vintage media, Hi-Fi equipment and all kinds of iconic vintage objects from the 70s and 80s.
Concept store
La Boutika is a life-style concept store offering souvenirs, local products and travel items of all kinds. On the grocery side, you’ll find bread, pastries, snacks and picnic baskets.
Bike rental and sales
From rental, maintenance and repair to the sale of parts and accessories, Passion Cycles offers you a comprehensive range of services to help you discover the Médoc by land. Come and try us out!
Art gallery and workshops
The ColorYourLife gallery offers street art courses for children aged 10 and over, as well as a permanent exhibition of these POP-style works.
Art gallery and workshops
A contemporary art venue showcasing local artists. The Site d’Expression Artistique evokes the meeting of the see and the sea.
Concept store
Discover local and natural products dedicated to well-being from the beautiful Médoc region. Stop by for a free tasting!
Concept store
Since 2020, Atelier Voile Ci’Ré® has specialized in isothermal creations, bags and accessories, made from recycled life rafts, boat sails and life jackets.
Laundry
The
port laundry is available 7 days a week. You’ll find washing machines, washing powder included (6€ for 11kg), and tumble dryers (4€ for 40min). Open 7 days a week (payment by credit card):
– 7am to 10pm from April 15 to October 15;
– 8am to 8pm from October 16 to April 14.
Our partners
Our accommodations
The Port Médoc motorhome park has 27 pitches managed by Camping Car Park. Benefit from the port’s infrastructure and shops, while enjoying a breathtaking view of the Chambrette beach.
Put down your bags at this 4-star campsite just 5 minutes from Port Médoc. You’ll find children’s clubs, a water park, a spa, a Médoc bar-restaurant and night-time entertainment.
A comfortable, economical hotel in the heart of Le Verdon-sur-Mer and less than 10 minutes from Port-Médoc.
The residence offers studio apartments for 2 to 4 people, two-room apartments for 4 to 6 people, and three-room apartments for 6 to 8 people, with pool view options.
Wherever you choose to dine in our Verdon-sur-Mer marina, the view is included! Several establishments are available on site.
Le Belem bar and restaurant offers traditional food for lunch and dinner, as well as sweet treats in the afternoon: crêpes, waffles, ice cream sundaes and Italian-style ice creams, on the premises or to take away.
Take in the view from the wooden terrace of the Bistrot du Port: a breathtaking view of the Port Médoc pontoons awaits you. Taste fresh produce, including a selection of the day’s fish!
Between the Gironde Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean, Port Médoc lies at the heart of a fabulous sailing basin. When you return from your cruise, you’ll find a peaceful, secure environment in which to prepare for your new adventures.
On the sea side, boaters will have the opportunity to discover the Cordouan lighthouse (5 miles), La Rochelle (60 miles) or Arcachon (70 miles). River navigation will also enable them to reach Bordeaux and discover the riches of the islands of the Estuary. On the land side, Port Médoc is located on the edge of the Pointe de Grave national forest, the starting point for many kilometres of cycle paths.
With its 350km2 navigable area, its ports and its wild islands, the Gironde Estuary is an exceptional area for exploration for boaters. Estuarine navigation offers the sailor as many pleasures as landscapes.
Cordouan, “the lighthouse of kings”, standing on its islet, watches over the large ships and sailing boats that pass it in the deep blue. Further afield, the Arvert peninsula and the islands of Oléron and Ré offer outings combining nautical freedom and discovery.
Shipping area
If you’re a boat owner, Port Médoc and Port Adhoc Soubise are two marinas in our network where you can be sure of a warm welcome. Each harbour has its own special features, and each offers good reasons for boaters to visit! Once you’ve discovered the first, why not move on to the second? In this article, Port Adhoc gives you an overview of the two French marinas, and explains how to sail from one to the other.
Like us, you’ve surely enjoyed the arrival of the first rays of spring sunshine. In south-western France, temperatures are already higher than in most parts of mainland France. So why not take advantage of these pleasant conditions to discover the South West of France by boat?
Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary, the marina of Port Médoc welcomes boaters all year round. With their motorboat or sailboat, sailors can easily explore many beautiful destinations from the port of Le Verdon.
The must-sees
In the open sea, the Cordouan Lighthouse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands on a rocky plateau surrounded by sandbanks that are exposed at low tide. Access is by boat only.
The Gironde estuary offers a multitude of charming ports of call, including the famous Royan and the charming Meschers. Along the Charente coast, take a look at the carelets, picturesque wooden fishing huts built by traditional fishermen.
With its two facades, one on the Gironde side, the other on the Atlantic side, this port city has historically lived from food crops, the exploitation of salt marshes and maritime activity.
A choice destination, the town of Soulac-sur-Mer will delight both lovers of water sports and Belle Epoque architecture.
This seaside resort located at the entrance to the Gironde Estuary is renowned for its beautiful fine sandy beaches which will delight those who love to relax.
Between the state forest of La Courbe, the Bonne Anse bay and the beaches of the Côte Sauvage, La Palmyre offers an infinite range of possibilities. Surf enthusiasts will also find one of the region's leading surf spots.
This vineyard, internationally renowned for the prestige of its wines, is the largest AOC vineyard in France. Several establishments open their doors to the public for visits and tastings.
To the north of the town of Marennes are the oyster basins of Marennes, particularly renowned for the quality of their oysters. Not to be missed if you are in the area.
A mecca for surfers, this seaside resort on the Atlantic coast offers long sandy beaches and a festive summer atmosphere, making it a popular holiday destination.
Contact
Anse de la Chambrette
33123 Le Verdon-sur-Mer
France
Opening hours
September to March
Monday to Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
April to June
Every day
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
July & August
Daily
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
