Bordeaux Region Attractions

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.

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 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.

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.