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Fort Médoc

Cussac-Fort-Médoc, France

History

A Vauban fort on the west bank of the Gironde, part of the UNESCO-listed defence line with Blaye citadel and Fort Paté. Quiet grounds and a riverside path; the Lamarque ferry is nearby.

Nearest town
Cussac-Fort-Médoc, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.1133, -0.7004

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Château Marquis de VaubanMotorhome stopover
    4 km from Fort Médoc · 30 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
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  • Camping municipal GabarreysCampsite
    9 km from Fort Médoc · 58 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car Saint-LaurentMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Fort Médoc · 7 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-cars d’AzacMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Fort Médoc · 12 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Saint-Caprais-de-BlayeMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Fort Médoc · 9 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Chez GendronCampsite
    24 km from Fort Médoc
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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