Pauillac Region

Pauillac is a town of 6,500 which serves as capital of the Médoc. Most streets lead to the quay where mainly fishing boats and pleasure craft are docked. It was from here that the Marquis de Lafayette departed in 1777 to aid the American rebels.

Not many châteaux are found in or around the town itself. For the most part they are spread across the commune, often around the small villages of St-Lambert and Bages to the south and Le Pouyalet to the north. The Maison du Tourisme et du Vin is in a modern building south of the quay and is open year-round. It will provide information on visiting the local châteaux.