Built on the edge of the plateau overlooking the Dordogne, this church was originally the chapel of a hospital commandery. From the primitive building remains the rectangular plan with a flat chevet and a single nave preceded by a bell tower. Lire la suite
This chapel of the Templars was built in the 12th century. It is in Romanesque style and has no side windows because of the buildings that stood on its sides. The unique nave is supported by large flat buttresses built with beautiful stones. The chevet is flat and pierced by... Lire la suite
This imposing building, built between 1941 and 1943, hosts temporary exhibitions. Lire la suite
"Exceptional site of the Gironde". Classified as a Historic Monument in 1840, Roquetaillade is made up of two castles dating from the 12th and 14th centuries, still inhabited and fully furnished by the same family for more than 700 years. Discover the ramparts, towers and dungeons from the Middle Ages,... Lire la suite
Château Lanessan was built in 1878 by André Delbos, ancestor of the present owners, on the plans of the Bordeaux architect Henri Duphot after his stay in England and Ireland. In the middle of an estate of more than 300 hectares, the 8-hectare park conceals little-known treasures: flower garden, Dutch... 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
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
The 17th century gardens were vast and oriented parallel to the Dordogne. Destroyed over the years, they were recreated in 1938 with a simpler, but still regular, design of French parterres by the landscape architect Louis-Ferdinand Duprat. A medieval flower garden and the mill walk complete the visit. The park... Lire la suite
Founded in the 13th century on a rocky spur, Pellegrue has two renovated churches, Saint-André (in the town - listed in the M.H. inventory), Genas (on the Duras road) and three partly destroyed. It also has three castles located on the heights, vestiges of its historical past: castle of Boyrac... Lire la suite
