Soulac-sur-Mer

Overview of Soulac-sur-Mer

Soulac-sur-Mer is a seaside resort with beautiful beaches located at the tip of the Médoc. This is where ferries cross the Gironde estuary to/from Royan.

Key Facts

• Type de lieu: small town.

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

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

• Distances: Bordeaux (94 km), Lesparre-Médoc (30 km).

• Heure locale: Heure : Soulac-sur-Mer.

• Population: 2,520 inhabitants (2014).

• Superficie: 28.9 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Site internet: http://www.mairie-soulac.fr

History of Soulac-sur-Mer

What to See and Do in Soulac-sur-Mer

The town’s main attractions are its beaches, renowned for surfing, as well as some elements of its cultural heritage. Be sure to see the many late 19th-century red-brick villas adorned with wooden lacework, the Nord-Médoc Fortress Memorial (World War II), and the small Museum of Art and Archaeology. Also worth visiting is the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Fin-des-Terres (12th century), a UNESCO-listed site on the Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle pilgrimage route.

Soulac Beaches ★★
The town has a total of 7 kilometres of sandy beaches.

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 thunderstorms.

Sea Temperature Throughout the Year

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