Welcome to Médoc actif
On our multilingual internet site you will find descriptions of excursions, visits cultural or sports events, reports about creative, social and associative, initiatives, learning and training opportunities, special skills, interesting people and places, you will take a share in others' ideas and impressions in relationship with their Médoc experience.
The Médoc actif portal is a multilingual, non-commercial online platform that was dedicated from 2009 to 2023 to cultural, social, and everyday life in the Médoc region in southwestern France. It is aimed at locals, newcomers, and visitors – especially from German-speaking countries. Even though much has changed during the website’s active years, Médoc actif still invites you to rediscover the Médoc region.
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Discover the Médoc
...a region in the southwest of France, famous for its world-renowned wineries, endless Atlantic beaches, and charming villages. Enjoy fine Bordeaux wines directly from the vintner and explore the green heart of the peninsula by bike. Be enchanted by the charm of historic castles and taste local delicacies.
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...a region in the southwest of France, famous for its world-renowned wineries, endless Atlantic beaches, and charming villages. Enjoy fine Bordeaux wines directly from the vintner and explore the green heart of the peninsula by bike. Be enchanted by the charm of historic castles and taste local delicacies.
Propositions
Make the Médoc your place to live
Living in the Médoc means choosing a rare quality of life. Between ocean and vineyards, nature here is unspoiled, the air pure, and the pace of life calming. Residents enjoy an authentic environment, exceptional regional products, and a subtle yet deep cultural richness. Every day here is filled with tranquility, conviviality, and beauty. The Médoc is more than a place – it’s a way of life.
Examples of art de vivre in the Médoc
Living in the Médoc means choosing a rare quality of life. Between ocean and vineyards, nature here is unspoiled, the air pure, and the pace of life calming. Residents enjoy an authentic environment, exceptional regional products, and a subtle yet deep cultural richness. Every day here is filled with tranquility, conviviality, and beauty. The Médoc is more than a place – it’s a way of life.
Examples of art de vivre in the Médoc
What does Médoc actif offer?
• Experience reports & excursion tips: The website includes personal accounts of excursions, cultural events, sports activities, and creative offerings in the region.
• Event calendar (Médoc Agenda): A regularly updated calendar provides information on concerts, markets, festivals, and other events in the Médoc.
• Community life & initiatives: Presentations of local associations and initiatives, including Franco-German projects such as the European picnic or cultural exchange programs.
• Practical information: Tips on picnic spots, cycling routes, and leisure activities.
• Experience reports & excursion tips: The website includes personal accounts of excursions, cultural events, sports activities, and creative offerings in the region.
• Event calendar (Médoc Agenda): A regularly updated calendar provides information on concerts, markets, festivals, and other events in the Médoc.
• Community life & initiatives: Presentations of local associations and initiatives, including Franco-German projects such as the European picnic or cultural exchange programs.
• Practical information: Tips on picnic spots, cycling routes, and leisure activities.
Your passion finds its playground here
Whether you listen to the ocean's roar, ride your bike through endless vineyards, or discover the soul of the Médoc during a wine tasting – this unique region offers the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure. Let yourself be carried away – and follow what truly inspires you.
Follow your passions
Whether you listen to the ocean's roar, ride your bike through endless vineyards, or discover the soul of the Médoc during a wine tasting – this unique region offers the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure. Let yourself be carried away – and follow what truly inspires you.
Follow your passions
The Médoc is experienced from within
In the Médoc, people don’t just watch – they act, get involved, and live with all their heart. Join in and volunteer at festivals, cultural or social events. Lace up your running shoes for the famous Médoc Marathon or take part in numerous hikes, regattas, and sports encounters. Everyone can contribute, create unforgettable moments, and become part of a unique human adventure.
Join in – share your experiences!
In the Médoc, people don’t just watch – they act, get involved, and live with all their heart. Join in and volunteer at festivals, cultural or social events. Lace up your running shoes for the famous Médoc Marathon or take part in numerous hikes, regattas, and sports encounters. Everyone can contribute, create unforgettable moments, and become part of a unique human adventure.
Join in – share your experiences!
Who is behind it?
The project was initiated by a German couple together with a woman from the Médoc. The aim was to create a platform that promotes exchange between cultures and illuminates life in the Médoc from various perspectives. The editorial team consists of dedicated authors, translators, and photographers from the region.
The Médoc – a place of human experience.
In the Médoc, people take action, get involved, and live wholeheartedly. Join the local community – as a volunteer at festivals, cultural or solidarity events. Lace up for the Médoc Marathon or take part in hikes, regattas, and various sports activities. Everyone can contribute, live special moments, and be part of an unforgettable human experience.
Engagieren Sie sich!
In the Médoc, people take action, get involved, and live wholeheartedly. Join the local community – as a volunteer at festivals, cultural or solidarity events. Lace up for the Médoc Marathon or take part in hikes, regattas, and various sports activities. Everyone can contribute, live special moments, and be part of an unforgettable human experience.Engagieren Sie sich!
The Médoc is waiting for you – now it’s your turn to experience it!
Let yourself be guided by the rhythm of the region, discover extraordinary places, and meet the people who make the Médoc's heart beat. With our event calendar, you won’t miss a thing: a selection of activities for all ages, for locals and curious visitors. Ideas, dates, inspiration – the Médoc in motion, right here.
Médoc Agenda
Let yourself be guided by the rhythm of the region, discover extraordinary places, and meet the people who make the Médoc's heart beat. With our event calendar, you won’t miss a thing: a selection of activities for all ages, for locals and curious visitors. Ideas, dates, inspiration – the Médoc in motion, right here.
Médoc Agenda