Roadtrip to discover the vineyards of Gironde

Gironde vineyard tour

Come and discover the Gironde department and its vineyard tour. You can explore the region's different vineyards, talk to farmers and taste local produce.

What's more, the Gironde is regarded as the world benchmark for wine, thanks to its prestigious châteaux and 57 appellations.

Other activities are also on offer. All different from each other, whether it's discovering the Garonne at paddle or a visit to the animal park "Les lamas de Brandacot. The Gironde is the perfect place to enjoy some family time together, while sampling local produce.

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Saint-Caprais-de-Blaye

Recommended route(s) : A10, D137

Saint-Caprais-de-Blaye has a population of 550.. Et will merge with Marcillac on 1 January 2019 to form the new commune of Val-de-Livenne.

Aéroclub (Marignac/ estuaire)
Terres d'Oiseaux, an ornithological site on the edge of the Gironde Estuary
Château de Tourtes (vineyard, tasting)

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Saint Paul

Recommended route(s) : D137

Saint Paul (926 inhabitants) is a wine-growing village. It lies in the canton of Blaye, famous for its Côte de Blaye classified wines.

Le Grand Sentier De Petit Boyer
Château La Rivalerie (vineyard, tasting)
The Brandacot llamas (animal park)

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Pugnac

Recommended route(s) : D137

Pugnac is a small town with a population of 2330, in the Estuaire district of Haute Gironde, around 35 km from Bordeaux and 12 km from Blaye.

Pugnac market (open every Wednesday from 8am to 1pm)
La Boucle des Coteaux-Villeneuce hiking trail (St Ciers de Canesse)

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Flaujagues

Recommended route(s) : D137, D670, D936

Flaujagues is a small village with 610 inhabitants. Numerous local events are organised throughout the year, including flea markets and children's workshops, festivals, concerts, dances, bingo,...)

Walk on the Lac de la Cadie
Domaine du Micouleau (vineyard, tasting)
Les As du volant (motor racing circuit)

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Fontet

Recommended route(s) : D936, D670

Fontet (808 inhabitants) is located in le Réolais. PEnjoy the soothing atmosphere of the Gironde Canal. Join the gravel pits currently being worked. Then take the narrow lanes through a variety of agricultural landscapes, offering lovely views of La Réole.

Wine tasting at Château de Malromé (vineyard)
L'Oseraie de l'Ile (Osiériculteurs Vanniers)
Discover the Garonne on a paddle (every Friday at the nautical base)
Château de Lavison (visit and tasting)

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Capian

Recommended route(s) : D1113, D10, D120

The village of Capian belongs to the arrondissement of Langon and the canton of Cadillac, with a population of around 700.

The Telegraph Mill
Moncla vineyards (visit and tasting)
Scea de Mont Perat (visit and wine tasting)

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Lamarque

Recommended route(s) : D10, A630, D1215E1, D5

Lamarque (1,287 inhabitants) is a village in the Médoc, situated in the heart of the wine appellations, between Margaux and Pauillac. What makes this village so special is that it sits at the highest point on the Médoc peninsula.

Château Malescasse(Castle, wine, vineyard)
Fort Medoc
The Museum of Vine and Wine Arts and Crafts
Château Beaumont (vineyard)
River trips (from June to September, several types of trips are available: on horseback, by bike or on foot)