Bordeaux Region Attractions
The Bordeaux Region features one of the oldest estates (Châteaux) going back to the 17th and 18th centuries, when they belonged to noble families. Most of the large estates are now owned by businessmen.
Among the best known areas are, on the left bank of the Gironde to the north of Bordeaux, the Médoc (Château Lafite, Château Latour, Margaux), farther south are St-Emilion, Pomerol, Graves and Sauternes and between the Garonne and Dordogne, the Entre-deux-Mers area.
Among the best known areas are, on the left bank of the Gironde to the north of Bordeaux, the Médoc (Château Lafite, Château Latour, Margaux), farther south are St-Emilion, Pomerol, Graves and Sauternes and between the Garonne and Dordogne, the Entre-deux-Mers area.
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Bourg and Blaye Regions, France
This district has been nicknamed the "Switzerland of the Dordogne" due to the river-front châteaux.
In Bourg is the Château de la Citadelle which has a museum and a maze of underground tunnels.
Nine miles along the river is the town of Blaye which is also of Roman origin and features a well-preserved citadel above the harbor. Inside the citadel there is a small village with pleasant gardens, ruins of the Château des Rudel and a 17th century monastery. Blaye has 4,666 inhabitants and a long main street of shops and cafes.
In Bourg is the Château de la Citadelle which has a museum and a maze of underground tunnels.
Nine miles along the river is the town of Blaye which is also of Roman origin and features a well-preserved citadel above the harbor. Inside the citadel there is a small village with pleasant gardens, ruins of the Château des Rudel and a 17th century monastery. Blaye has 4,666 inhabitants and a long main street of shops and cafes.
Entre Deux Mers Region, France
The Land of Two Rivers actually contains several districts, the largest being Entre Deux Mers.
The region Between Two Rivers has a fascinating history of conflict which has left behind numerous forts, castles and monasteries.
The region Between Two Rivers has a fascinating history of conflict which has left behind numerous forts, castles and monasteries.
Fronsac Region, France
The Fronsac Region is also worth visiting to appreciate the architecture and landscape. Villages of interest include: Asques, Cadillac-en-Fronsadais (Château de Cadillac), Fronsac (many 17th century houses), St-Aignan (Roman remains), St-Genès-de-Fronsac and Vérac.
Châteaux information is available from the Maison du Vin in the village of Fronsac.
Châteaux information is available from the Maison du Vin in the village of Fronsac.
Sauternes Region, France
Located about 25 miles southeast of Bordeaux, it offers a microclimate alternating between damp and warmth. These ideal conditions allow grapes to rot and shrivel on the vines, a technique called "pourriture noble", or noble rot. The result is a very sweet and rich juice concentrate.
Information is provided at the Maison du Vin in the Place de la Mairie in the village of Sauternes.
The signposted route "Circuit du Sauternais" goes past many important châteaux, many of which can be visited if advance notice is given.
Information is provided at the Maison du Vin in the Place de la Mairie in the village of Sauternes.
The signposted route "Circuit du Sauternais" goes past many important châteaux, many of which can be visited if advance notice is given.
