Testimony of the Romanesque purity and the Benedictine patience, the abbey of Guîtres, white and noble, on its terrace dominating the valley of the Isle, is rightly regarded as one of the most admirable monuments of Aquitaine. The abbey church is equipped with a large organ, an exceptional instrument because... Lire la suite
Bordeaux wood of 120 ha (masses of exotic forest species for the most part) including an important network of water parts and canals and a health course. Floral park of 27 ha including collections of iris, heather plants, peonies, ten gardens representing the twin cities with Bordeaux, a stream, a... Lire la suite
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary, Le Verdon-sur-Mer is the northernmost seaside resort of the Gironde coast, on the edge of the Médoc peninsula. Placed under the benevolence of the Cordouan lighthouse, the "Verdon" is first of all the Pointe de Grave, a magical place where the... Lire la suite
Belfry of the old city hall built in the 13th and 15th centuries, the Porte de la Grosse Cloche has been modified several times. It is one of the few civil monuments that the city preserves from the Middle Ages, restored and illuminated. Lire la suite
The medieval city of Saint-Macaire forms the historic lock of the Bordeaux region on the Garonne, at the point where the tide runs out. Remarkable urban ensemble, it is a listed site since 1965 with many listed or registered buildings. Of the monastery remains the south wing of the cloister... Lire la suite
Discover the main key figures of the Gironde in terms of economy, population and employment. The Gironde is one of the most dynamic departments in France! Largest department in France The Gironde is the largest department in France, with a total area of 10725 km². The department owes its name... Lire la suite
In summer as in winter, the Bay of Arcachon welcomes you with its sand dunes as far as the eye can see and its wild nature. Incredibly peaceful, it is a destination that is the joy of lovers or families since it offers multiple activities to holidaymakers. So if you... Lire la suite
Rediscover the atmosphere of the country trains of yesteryear: 2 steam engines provide traction for century-old passenger cars with platforms between Guîtres and Marcenais. 45 wagons and locomotives, 16 of which are classified by the Monuments Historiques, are exposed in the museum in the departure station of Guîtres. The station... Lire la suite
Bastide of English origin founded in 1315 by Amaury de Craon, Seneschal of the King of England, Créon was the seat of the great royal provostry of the Entre-deux-Mers until the Revolution. It has remained a commercial city with renowned markets and fairs and an intense associative and cultural life.... Lire la suite
In the heart of Bordeaux, the Pey-Berland Tower, a jewel of flamboyant Gothic architecture, was built between 1440 and 1446. Isolated bell tower of the Cathedral Saint-André, it was crowned in 1863 with a statue of Our Lady of Aquitaine. From the top of its 231 steps, the tower offers... Lire la suite
Monségur, the only bastide of height in the Gironde, founded in 1265 by Eleanor of Provence, has preserved the original plan characteristic of bastides, the square with its completely renovated roofs, a very beautiful glass and cast iron market hall, a church typical of the bastides of the Languedoc type... Lire la suite
Grandiose and picturesque, this 153-hectare estate, classified as a "Remarkable Garden", is home to the largest rhododendron forest in Europe (40 hectares). The estate is a real green setting for the Château de Grenade and its 19th century stables. You can visit it either by walking along the 5 km... Lire la suite
