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 (listed in the M.H. inventory), … Read more
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 of paths dotted with thirty … Read more
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 of the most recognizable buildings … Read more
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 of the château de Vayres … Read more
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 Ségur, from the 15th century, … Read more
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 greenhouses. The flower garden was … Read more
Unique site in Gironde. Underground river with concretions arranged for the visit (45 mn). Equipment provided (boots and helmets) for a “caving” discovery tour, 13 meters underground. To the adventure!
Founded in 1281 by King Edward I, the Bastide of Sauveterre, located at a crossroads of traffic routes, was particularly important both economically and strategically. During the Hundred Years War, it changed ten times its suzerain to finally become French in 1451. The central square with its arcades and four listed gates remain from the … Read more
The Ecomusée du Libournais, in the heart of the village of Montagne, offers “another look” at the winegrowing landscape to understand the civilization of the vine and wine, from the origins to the present day, with “voyage en terres du vin”: a permanent exhibition presenting the vineyard in its entirety (heritage, history, ethnology, socio-economic approach, … Read more
Near the Gironde estuary, discover Pair-non-Pair, one of the oldest decorated caves in the world. A jewel in the crown of Gironde prehistory, the cave has parietal engravings representing horses, ibexes, deer, mammoths and bovids. These engravings date from the beginning of the Upper Paleolithic, between 33,000 and 26,000 years before our era. The whole … Read more
The park, with a surface of four hectares, is articulated around several spaces: a meadow opened on the hillsides of Entre-deux-Mers, an undergrowth, an orchard of fruit trees and not far from the famous “terrace of Malagar”, a vegetable garden. As a symbol of Mauriac, it is difficult not to refer to the long avenue … Read more
During your visit to the castle Les Tuileries, you will appreciate to discover or better know the know-how of our ancestors through a cooperage museum.
On the banks of the Garonne, the Bastide was founded in 1280 for the King of England. From that time, the original geometric plan, the blocks of houses, the central square with some arcades, two of the four fortified gates, three towers and a large part of the surrounding wall remain. At night, this heritage … Read more
If you are looking to go for a walk in Gironde, you will be surprised by the variety of landscapes and possible activities. The Atlantic coast is lined with beautiful beaches, forests and castles are numerous in the hinterland. From Bordeaux to Saint-Emilion, passing by Arcachon and Pauillac, discover our suggestions of strolls in Gironde … Read more
You are in Bordeaux and you don’t know what to do? Don’t panic, we’ll help you! Here is a list of must-see places around the capital of Gironde. Whether you want to spend a day or a weekend with family, friends or lovers, there is something for everyone. So don’t wait any longer and discover … Read more
Designed by Carherine Masbach, the garden stretches over 600 m long and 70 m wide on the right bank of the Garonne, in the Bastide district. All the themes evoked in this garden call for original presentations, designed by the landscape architect: aquatic garden, gallery of environments, crop fields, urban garden, ornamental round, vertical garden … Read more
The ecomuseum, which exhibits a collection of more than 1500 tools, attests to the ingenuity of the gardeners who over the years have transformed the marsh into a lush garden. It tells the story of the evolution of market gardening activities, from ploughing with a spade to the mechanized cultivation of today. In the monumental … Read more
A working-class city built in 1926 by Le Corbusier with a very innovative architectural concept (registered site).
In the heart of the Bordeaux metropolis on the banks of the Garonne, Cap Sciences offers a place of exploration for curious minds: exhibitions, animations and events allow to discover and understand major scientific subjects and technical innovations of research and industry. You will find here a 1400 m² space which hosts two large exhibitions … Read more
Founded in 1273, the Castrum of “Blavini Mons” became a Bastide under English rule in 1322, by decision of Edward II. Blasimon dominates the valley of the Gamage and the splendid Benedictine abbey church of Saint-Nicolas, famous for its façade (classified M.H.). Nearby, the Departmental Sports and Leisure Area with supervised beach, fishing, various leisure … Read more
If you’re looking for family activities in Bordeaux, you’ve come to the right place. We have listed 10 activities that will appeal to young and old. Whether you like museums, parks or shows, we have what you need. So, don’t wait any longer and discover Bordeaux! 1. Visit a vineyard Bordeaux has more than 10,000 … Read more
Notice to all Bordeaux escape game lovers, a brand new course arrives in town: the Bordeaux Escape Game of Hunting Town. This innovative escape game takes players on an adventure through the streets of Bordeaux, on an outdoor course. The mission of this course: To secure a powerful artifact, before it falls into the hands … Read more
Bordeaux is a city on the move, and it’s not just in terms of the quality of its wines! The Gironde metropolis is indeed seeing the emergence of more and more spaces dedicated to teleworking. If you are looking for a different place to work, this article is for you. Is teleworking in Bordeaux a … Read more
Libourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. The city is known for its vineyards and local products. It is also close to Bordeaux, making it an ideal place for holidaymakers. Discover everything there is to know about Libourne in this article! Location Libourne is a commune in the Gironde … Read more
Between gray skies and rainy weather, the cold is also gradually settling on the whole France. Added to this is a societal context far from joyful between the rise in energy, fuel and the conflict that persists at the gates of Europe without forgetting the time change. So many changes that can lead to what … Read more
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 is intact since 1874, including … Read more
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande is a bastide of French origin founded in 1255 by Alphonse de Poitiers, brother of Saint Louis. The town has an exceptional architectural heritage: covered houses, half-timbered houses from the 15th and 16th centuries, central square with arcades, etc… The rue de la République includes several houses with facades and roofs listed in the … Read more
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. The Place de la Prévôté, … Read more
