Gironde The Gironde is the largest department in France. Bordeaux is (the largest urban ensemble) classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also the capital of Aquitaine, a region that is home to 4 other departments: Landes, Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne and Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The river tourism overshadows the green tourism, the water is present on 3500 km including 400 km of waterways, the department is crossed by the Dordogne and Garonne, among others.Hikers nature lovers will be delighted with the 2750 km of paths and the 1000 km of cycle tracks. Do not leave La Gironde to have passed by its vineyards. Enjoy up to 57 appellations of controlled origin, among other big names: Sauternes, Pomerol, Médoc, Saint-Emilion ...
