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Discovering Gujan Mestras

Somewhere in the south-west of France, there is Gujan-Mestras, a magnificent department of La Gironde in the region of Nouvelle Aquitaine. In comparison to its location around the Arcachon basin, the village is located on the coast of the Pays de Buch.

 

Gujan-Mestras is known as being the great capital of oyster farming in Arcachon. The city shelters 7 major ports, all of them are turning towards the basin such as those of  the Hume and Barbotière basins being the most active and developed.

 

The Gujan-Mestras district is very close to two activities: oyster farming and boat building. Since the city shelters 7 major port sites, local naval professionals have had the brilliant idea of ​​embarking on boat building. They have also estimated the financial potential that this would bring, given that many people, whether from the village or from overseas, are very interested in navigating, especially around the Arcachon basin.

 

Apart from the fact that the city is economically flourishing, Gujan-Mestras is also known for his great passion for Rugby. The Athletic Union of the village has indeed taken part in the first division for years. The latter is now affiliated with the Regional Honor ... This is also the fame of the city. Another discipline which is most common in Gujan-Mestras is Hockey. The local team named RSGM Rink-Hockey, founded in 1929, won several titles during the French championships, but also a large stature like those of Europe.

 

Gujan-Mestras has, among other things, several vestiges of the past that greatly mark the history of the city, of which the Saint-Maurice church, built in the 14th century, is one of the most emblematic sites of the village because of its typically Baroque architecture. The town also lends itself to agriculture, especially rice through the ponds of the Landes.

 

As far as the leisure activity is concerned, the town of Gujan-Mestras presents a gigantic Aqualand as well as several interesting parks which are perfect to keep children amused,  including La Coccinelle, Kid Parc and Bassin Aventures are the most famous. You can also give yourself up to water sports at the edge of a clean and preserve sea such as Kit-surf and kayak.