Gironde tourist information. La Gironde is the largest department in France - 126 kms of sandy coast backed by 480,000 hectares of pine trees to the east. Inland there are numerous lakes and rivers.The Gironde estuary is the largest in Europe and is the only place you'll find the endangered sturgeon species.This is wine country with Bordeaux at its centre. In total there are 57 wines labelled AOC-Bordeaux, Sauternes, Medoc & St-Emilion to name but a few.nland there are numerous lakes and rivers. The Gironde estuary is the largest in Europe and is the only place you'll find the endangered sturgeon species. This is wine country with Bordeaux at its centre. In total there are 57 wines labelled AOC-Bordeaux, Sauternes, Medoc & St-Emilion to name but a few.
Pink Shirt Day. On February 25, 2015 we encourage everyone to wear something pink to show that we are all working together to prevent bullying in our schools, in our communities and online. Pink Shirt Day comes from two Nova Scotia high school students, who decided to take a stand against bullying in their own school.
San Jacinto Day in United States Friday, April 21, 2017. San Jacinto Day is a day of state pride for Texans in the United States on April 21 each year. It commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto between the Texan army and Mexican forces, which took place on April 21, 1836. Full Story. Go to Holidays Worldwide.