Montalivet

Overview of Montalivet (Les Bains)

This seaside resort on the Côte d'Argent, officially called Vendays-Montalivet, was the first in the world to host a naturist centre in the 1950s. It is divided into two parts: the village inland (Vendays-Montalivet) and the beach area (Montalivet-les-Bains), a few kilometres away.

Key details

• Type de lieu: small town.

• Intérêt touristique: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Localisation: in Gironde, at the tip of the Médoc.

• Distances: Bordeaux (66 km), Lesparre-Médoc (12 km).

• Heure locale: Heure : Montalivet.

• Population: 2,440 inhabitants (2014).

• Superficie: 175 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Site internet: http://www.vendays-montalivet.fr

History of Montalivet

What to see and do in Montalivet

Beyond its renowned naturist centre, the town’s appeal lies in its beaches, located in Montalivet-les-Bains, a few kilometres from the village. The area and its surroundings offer 12 km of beaches, 6,000 hectares of Landes forest, 40 km of hiking trails, and 30 km of cycle paths.

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather

Like the rest of the coast, the town has what is known as an Aquitaine oceanic climate. Winters are fairly mild thanks to the proximity of the ocean, and summers are warm (without being scorching). While rain is most common in winter, it can also occur throughout the year, including in summer in the form of storms.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Eating out

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Further information