Villas in Montalivet
Montalivet works for families after a sandy Atlantic beach and pine forest on the Médoc coast, with homes for five up to twelve. It comes alive only from June to September, so out of season expect it to be very quiet.
- Villas
- 8
- From, per week
- £1,219
About Montalivet
Montalivet-les-Bains is the beach half of the commune of Vendays-Montalivet: a seaside resort on the Atlantic edge of the Médoc, with the village of Vendays a little way inland. The country around is mostly maritime pine forest, and on the beach itself the bunkers of the wartime Atlantic Wall still sit in the sand. The homes are spread over a few kilometres around the resort rather than packed into one street, and many have a pool. In season the resort is lively; outside June to September the resort goes very quiet, which suits walkers more than anyone hoping for a seaside town.
Is Montalivet right for you?
- Best for
- Families wanting a sandy ocean beach and space
- Not for you if
- You want somewhere lively in spring or autumn, or a short airport transfer.
Near Montalivet
Vendays
The village a little way inland that, together with the resort, makes up the commune of Vendays-Montalivet.
Le Verdon-sur-Mer
Around half an hour by car, and the departure point for the ferry crossing to Royan, handy for a day out across the water.
Getting to Montalivet
Bordeaux airport is around an hour and twenty minutes by car. Without a car, the trip involves a train from Mérignac to Lesparre and then a bus, about three and a half hours in all, so most people drive or hire a car.
When to go to Montalivet
The season runs from June to September, when the resort is at its busiest. Outside those months it goes very quiet, which is good for long beach walks with the sand largely to yourself; check what is open before an off-season stay.
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Montalivet villa holidays: questions answered
Is Montalivet busy outside the summer?
No. Montalivet is lively only during its season, which runs from June to September. Come in spring or late autumn and you will find the beach and the pine forest around it quiet, so check what is open before you go.
Is the beach at Montalivet sandy?
Yes, it is a sandy Atlantic beach. Look out for the old Atlantic Wall bunkers, built during the Second World War, which still stand on the beach and make an odd landmark on walks.
Can you reach Montalivet from Bordeaux without a car?
It is possible but slow. One route is a train from Mérignac to Lesparre and then a bus to the resort, taking about three and a half hours from Bordeaux airport, against roughly an hour and twenty minutes by car.
What is the difference between Montalivet and Vendays?
They are one commune. Vendays is the village set a little inland, while Montalivet-les-Bains is the beach resort on the Atlantic, and together they form Vendays-Montalivet.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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