Marathon du Medoc

Tall column topped by a statue rising above a fountain of bronze horses under a blue sky.

Bordeaux, France

A wide sandy beach in Arcachon with seafront buildings and trees under a blue sky.

A huge sand dune sloping down to a beach and the sea under a clear blue sky.

Bare twisted tree branches in front of a steep golden sand dune and blue sky.

View through pine trees to a sandy beach and a bay dotted with boats.

An enormous inflatable wine bottle with a Marathon du Médoc label against a blue sky.

A sign spelling Welcome to Lafite Rothschild in wine corks, mounted on a fence.

Orange, green and blue balloons floating above green rows of vines under a blue sky.