Half day

A Historical Estate Amid the Bordeaux Vines

Here are a few places that can be found around 30 minutes away by car . 

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St Emilion

Saint-Emilion is a charming medieval village and world heritage site at the heart of the famous Bordeaux wine area. Take a stroll around its many world-famous wineries and beautiful architecture or a trip underground in a tok-tok.

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Libourne

Escape the crowds of tourists that pile in to Bordeaux and head for a distinctly French experience in this fortified harbour town situated on the confluence of the Dordogne and Isle rivers.

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Bergerac

Discover the city of Bergerac, home of Cyrano de Bergerac, by strolling or boarding one of the Bergerac barges, Les Gabarres de Bergerac.

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Château de Duras

Visit the Château de Duras which is located in the town of Duras and is an impregnable fortress in from the Middle Ages, then a country retreat during the Age of Enlightenment.  

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Bergerac

Les P’tits Castors. Indoor playground for small children. Website here. Saint-Laurent-des-Vignes

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Des-chênes-toi Aventure. A children’s adventure playground, note the height restrictions. Website here. 775 Route des couronneaux, 47120 Sainte-Colombe-de-Duras

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Sauveterre-de-Guyenne

Founded as an English bastide in 1281 by King Edward I with a very typical ‘grid’ layout and central market square surrounded by shops and cafes.

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Maison Guinguet

The Maison Guinguet chocolate factory based in Duras offers a variety of gourmet fine chocolates and handcrafted confectionery.

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Chateau Monbazillac

A 16th century Renaissance chateau with period furniture, fantastic views and a wonderful tea shop! Very sweet wine.

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Eymet

A pretty small town and population location for English speaking immigrants.

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Issigeac

Issigeac is a small medieval village that dates back to Roman times, located in the Périgord and is approximately 20 km southwest of Bergerac. The pottery shop is worth a visit.

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Abbaye de la Sauve Majeure

A former Benedictine monastery near the present village of La Sauve. Although now in ruins, the remains of the abbey are still of great interest in terms of Romanesque architecture.

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La Bataille de Castillon

A beautiful 1h30 show staging that depicts the stages of this battle that put an end to the Hundred Years’ War.

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Château des Vigiers Golf

A 4-star hotel for your afternoons of golf, restaurant or their café terrace, for a refreshing gourmet break….

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Grotte Célestine, Rauzan

Take a walk in the most unexpected place, following the path of an underground river. Become during an hour an expert in speleology, equipped with your boots, frontal lamp and hard hat.

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Lac de Laubesc

Inland fishing lake about 30 minutes from Gensac.