Gironde department is situated in southwestern France, in the Aquitaine district. The west of this department borders onto the Atlantic Ocean. Gironde is the major department of metropolitan France, covering 10,000 sq.km of land. This department inherited its identityfrom the Gironde estuary, made by the convergence of the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. The department is celebrated because of the sandy beaches, appetizing mussels and fine wines. Gironde is filled pf customary villages, many set amid acres of vineyards.

Gironde is the department of Aquitaine around Bordeaux, and along part of the coast of south-west France. The Gironde departement is composed of 4 main entities: the Bordelais (Bordeaux and its surroundings, the wine-producing district), Landes forest, the Atlantic coastline and the Bazadais (surroundings of Bazas city, a mixed farming district). Each entity has its own historical legacy; this constitutes the prosperity of this department. The department is well-heeled in nature and wildlife.