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Gujan-Mestras

Gujan-Mestras is a town in Gironde district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France of about 19,184 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit: 74 churches, 30 forts & heritage and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Réserve Ornithologique du Teich, Château de Ruat and Château de Certes.

44.6360° N, 1.0681° WPop. 19,184

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Within 30 km75 places
Within 50 km148
Must-see111
Notable141
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gujan-Mestras

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:32 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gujan-Mestras
  2. Réserve Ornithologique du Teichnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Château de Certesnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Vestiges Gallo-romainsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Parc Naturel Marin du Bassin d’Arcachonnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Dune du Pilatbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gujan-Mestras
Today’s loopGujan-MestrasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gujan-Mestras?

Réserve Ornithologique du Teich (nature spot, about 4 km), Château de Ruat (heritage site, about 4 km), Château de Certes (nature spot, about 9 km), Parc Naturel Marin du Bassin d’Arcachon (nature spot, about 12 km), Vestiges Gallo-romains (heritage site, about 15 km), Dune du Pilat (beach, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gujan-Mestras?

148 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums, 8 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Gujan-Mestras?

Chapelle Saint-Michel, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Maurice (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Gujan-Mestras?

Château de Ruat, about 4 km by road; Monument Aux Morts (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gujan-Mestras?

Start in Gujan-Mestras, visit Réserve Ornithologique du Teich, then Château de Certes, then Vestiges Gallo-romains, then Parc Naturel Marin du Bassin d’Arcachon, then Dune du Pilat, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.