Northern Médoc Region

The northern part of Médoc is called Bas-Médoc, or "Lower Médoc".

Here the landscape is distinctly flatter than in other parts of the Médoc and the villages are smaller. The Dutch engineers who arrived in the 17th century to drain the region constructed numerous windmills; today only one remains - the restored mill near Château La Tour Haut-Caussan at Blaignan.

Due to its northerly situation, the northern Médoc is influenced by a maritime climate.

The Maison du Médoc is located in Lesparre, in the Place du Tribunal. It provides information visits to local châteaux.