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
In the park which surrounds the monument, hundred-year-old trees evoke the origin of the name of the Abbey of La Sauve-Majeure, in Latin sylva major: the great forest. In the shade of these large trees, tables and benches allow you to picnic during the visit and during the opening hours... Lire la suite
The former Benedictine abbey church of Saint-Nicolas, classified as a historical monument, was built in the 12th, 13th, 14th and 16th centuries in the Gamage valley. The abbey is probably a foundation of Saint-Jean d'Angély. In 1166, it is part of the possessions of the abbey of La Sauve-Majeure. Lire la suite
With its 114m height, the Saint-Michel spire is the highest bell tower in the South. The church of Saint-Michel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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
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
The Palais Rohan in Bordeaux, France, is a city hall like no other. This eighteenth-century palace was built for Archbishop Ferdinand-Maximilien-Mériadec and has since housed the mayor of Bordeaux and the city's municipal offices. But that's not all that makes the Palais Rohan so special... The Palais Rohan is one... Lire la suite
