Explore Leognan with JOUSSEAUME YANNICK: Nature and culture

The Blue route is a 20 km loop which allows you to discover the Parc Forestier du Lac Bleu in Léognan, the Lac Vert in Canéjan, the Écomusée de la Vigne et du Vin in Gradignan, the Prieuré de Cayac in Gradignan and the Eau Bourde valley. This route is one of the three routes that make up the Graves route (56 km in total) and which crosses 5 communes: Léognan, Canéjan, Gradignan, Cestas and Pessac. This itinerary is made up of "nature trails" but also of various sections (cycle paths, local roads, rural tracks, etc.). It is open to walkers and mountain bikers. The two other routes are the green route (5 km) and the red route (30 km).

The Migelane Departmental Forest is largely used for wood production. This former wet heathland is home to a varied natural heritage. The nature of its soils, the plant formations and the presence of wetlands allow the development of numerous animal and plant species. The Migelane forest promises secrets and beautiful encounters along the way, including the Montesquieu oak under which the writer is said to have rested. The geological walk looks at the nature of the soil, the sand and gravel that outcrops and ends up on an extraction site. The Balades à Roulettes® (BR®) are short, quiet walks, with a pushchair or a small bicycle, or adapted for people with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair), offered by the Fédération Française de Randonnée de la Gironde.

The Lac Vert leisure centre was inaugurated on 5 November 1996 on the site of a disused gravel quarry, located at Le Camp. The 12-hectare lake is a sports fishing area as well as a popular site for walkers and joggers. On the course: benches and picnic table, games for children, a fishing pontoon accessible to the disabled, toilets open occasionally at weekends. The Balades à Roulettes® (BR®) are short, quiet walks, with a pushchair or a small bicycle, or adapted for people with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair), proposed by the French Federation of Rambling of the Gironde.

Have you already gone on an adventure with Robin? This little local character is the ideal partner for children in search of discovery. At his side, we explore the hidden heritage of Martillac : small buildings, natural treasures... To follow him in this saga, you just have to pick up the booklet of riddles at the tourist office and walk in his footsteps so that he can tell you all his secrets. This little tourist rally is suitable for children from 5 to 10 years old accompanied by an adult. Good luck!

Located at the exit of the town of Canéjan, this refreshing family walk goes up along the Eau Bourde, a small river which rises in Cestas and flows into the Garonne in Bègles. We reach the Moulin de Rouillac, which belonged to Baron Haussmann in the 19th century. It is no longer used for flour production but it is part of the ancient built heritage. The Balades à Roulettes® (BR®) are short, quiet walks, with a pushchair or a small bicycle, or adapted for people with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair), proposed by the French Federation of Rambling of the Gironde.

In the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, you'll wind your way through the vineyards of some of the world's finest crus classés. Châteaux Smith Haut Lafitte, La Louvière and Larrivet Haut Brion are as much photo stops as they are gourmet breaks. The route will take you in the footsteps of Montesquieu, with an obligatory stop at Château de La Brède for a cultural break and a siesta in the landscaped grounds.

Travel through the vineyards of Pessac-Léognan to discover the remarkable châteaux Crus Classés de Graves.

This 5 km marked itinerary is made up of "nature trails" but also of various sections (cycle tracks, municipal roads, rural paths, etc.). It is open to walkers and mountain bikers. It is not difficult and can be used all year round. It allows you to discover rich and historic places.

The pond of Ornon in limit of Canéjan and Gradignan is located in edge of the Bourde water, behind the Castle and the Mill of Ornon. It is a retention pond fed by the Eau Bourde. This tree-lined itinerary along the Eau Bourde invites walkers around its pond whose colour (the "Bourde" or cloudy water) is characteristic of alios, an agglomerate of sand and iron oxide. The pond, which serves as a spreading basin, collects rainwater from the House district of Canéjan. The Balades à Roulettes® (BR®) are short, quiet walks, with a pushchair or a small bicycle, or adapted for people with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair), proposed by the French Federation of Rambling of the Gironde.

Located in a park in the commune of Gradignan, crossed by the Eau Bourde, the Relais Jacquaire de Cayac on the route to Santiago de Compostela, is composed of a 13th century church, classified as a historical monument, and a priory whose buildings have become a cultural centre. The history of the Priory is inseparable from that of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. The Balades à Roulettes® (BR®) are short, quiet walks, with a pushchair or a small bicycle, or adapted for people with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair), proposed by the French Federation of Rambling of the Gironde.

Certified Terra Vitis (sustainable agriculture) and HVE (High Environmental Value) level 3, Château Haut-Lagrange is a family property created in 1989. Located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, 15km south of Bordeaux, the vineyard enjoys an exceptional terroir, a gravelly soil whose reputation in the appellation of the same name is well established. Covering an area of 8.5 hectares, the vines of Château Haut-Lagrange are planted with the typical Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for the reds and Sauvignon and Semillon for the whites.

The cottage Lusseau is located in a nineteenth century building, within a winery producing organic wines, in the heart of the AOC Graves and 22 km from Bordeaux. It is located in the park where is also the master’s house and his dog, and has an independent entrance and a private plot delimited by a barrier. The cottage has a private above-ground pool of 4m in diameter and 1.20m deep, with wooden terrace, a terrace with garden furniture, parasol, deck chairs, barbecue with charcoal. The cottage is equipped with air conditioning upstairs. Sheets, towels and kitchen linen are included as well as cleaning (please clean the refrigerator and oven). Wifi, TV with free Netflix, telephone. Possibility of baby kit with high chair, plus changing table and bathtub on request.

Terraced house to a building, enclosed and common ground with a 4000 m2 owner. Bordeaux 38 km. Kitchen (microwave)/living room of 25 m² (a 140 cm sofa bed), one bedroom (a 160 cm bed), bathroom/private toilet. Electric heating, sheets, kitchen and bathroom linen provided. Wi-Fi in the gite. Cleaning package at the end of the stay (€ 55).

At the gates of the Entre-deux-Mers, 10 km from the center of Bordeaux, located in the heart of the village of Camblanes-et-Meynac Entirely renovated, the house includes on the first floor, a living room with equipped kitchen, a shower room, separate toilets, a small garden and a terrace. On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms, one of which has a shower room, a resting or working area with a 90cm bed.

Located in Camblanes and Meynac, a small village in the Entre-deux-mers region, at the gateway to Bordeaux, Villa Camblanes opens its doors to you for a stay of discovery and relaxation. Its location in the heart of the village will allow you to benefit from the proximity of shops within walking distance. It is in the heart of a landscaped garden with a shared swimming pool that Isabelle will warmly welcome you in this pleasant and relaxing environment. Entirely renovated, this air-conditioned villa is independent, close to the owners' house and on one level. It has a large living room with an equipped kitchen opening onto the living room with dining area and lounge (sofa bed for two people), a bedroom equipped with a bed 160x200 cm, a bathroom with Italian shower and a separate toilet. Outside, you can have lunch on the covered terrace equipped with garden furniture

In the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers region, this gîte is located on a working wine estate with a pleasant view of the vineyards and the surrounding valley. Its privileged location close to cycle tracks and Bordeaux is conducive to pleasant visits This gîte, on one level, has a kitchen/dining/living room (double sofa bed), a bedroom (bed 160), a shower room and an independent toilet. A swimming pool is available from June 1st to September 30th.

Family house 12km from Bordeaux, built in the 18th century. completely renovated in 2016, in the middle of a 7 hectare park. We will receive you by the fireside in front of one of the fireplaces or by the pool depending on the season. Each family suite can accommodate 1 to 3 adults and includes a bedroom with a super king size bed, living room (90x200 bed), bathroom, wc. Tastefully decorated, they have an independent entrance. A library lounge offers you a space for relaxation and rest. The swimming pool (with heat pump) awaits you when you return from your walks (dinner on site possible after reservation).

Fully-equipped 18 m² studio located in a former winegrowing estate on the heights of Cambes, 20 km from Bordeaux. The setting is lush and green, and private parking is available. The property includes a small theater, and performances take place on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings or Sunday afternoons. A small village in the Entre 2 Mers region, Cambes is just a few km from La Sauve Majeure and St Emilion, and 45 minutes from Biganos, gateway to the Bassin d'Arcachon. Great moments of relaxation in prospect ....... Studio independent of the main residence. No separate bedroom. It is a studio with a convertible sofa bed. The studio is equipped with kitchen, shower, washbasin and WC. Easy-to-open and close BZ sofa bed. Parking available in the Theater parking lot.

An exceptional agricultural, architectural and wine tourism site just waiting to be explored ! A historical fortified castle that played an important role in local history until the 18th century, is now a cultural heritage site known for: its Renaissance façade of great notoriety, elega nt 14th century Tour of Gascq, park full of 100 year old trees, as weil as its lofty view of the Garonne River. In parallel to its viticultural vocation, the Château de Portets, has a wide range of wine tourism visits each with a corresponding theme, as weil as a scenography room and educational videos. Please visit our website: www.chateaudeportets.com

In the heart of the prestigious Pessac-Léognan appellation, Château Léognan is a 6-hectare family property bought in 2007 by Philippe and Chantal MIECAZE. They acquired this exceptional vineyard which has been cultivated and run by the neighbouring Grand Cru Classé de Graves for two decades. After having perfectly restored, the Château built between the 17th and 19th centuries now has been transfomed into a hotel and the restaurant "Le Manège" has been built in the old stables, to offer a bistronomic cuisine.

This restored oven dates back to around the 17th century. It is designed to be used by several families. The bread baked in the form of large round loaves is intended to be consumed over several weeks.

A beautiful family property located just a stone's throw from Bordeaux. With a surface area of 40 hectares (36 in reds and 4 in whites), come and visit us to discover our terroir and our technical facilities. You will learn how great red and white wines are made. And finally, a commented tasting will be offered to help you perfect your wine culture.

Open to the public all year round. Accessible to the disabled except for certain specific paths and routes. Picnics, walks, fishing.

This park in the municipality of Léognan is open to the public all year round. Accessible to disabled people, except for some specific paths and routes, it invites picnics, walks thanks to its forest trails, and welcomes fishermen. From the beginning of spring, its charm will surprise you.

When art mingles with wine. The Château Pont Saint-Martin, a 17th century property, located in the heart of the Graves Crus Classés, in the Palladian style with evocative colours, with a unique architecture in the Bordeaux region and its park with century-old trees, ponds, fountains and columns. In one place, come and discover our 4 properties, 2 appellations and a wide range of wines. An essential wine tourism stopover to recharge your batteries, discovering local products and respecting the environment.

Five minutes from the Château de la Brède, discover the history of our region 20 million years ago, when Aquitaine was covered by the sea under a tropical climate... The guided tour begins with the museum’s collections (shark teeth, coral, tropical shells) and continues in the form of a short walk in the forest by a river where you can admire, among other things, thousands of fossils in the open air. Workshops for children (from 6 years) are offered on different themes ranging from the discovery of fossils, fauna and flora to activities creating ephemeral works or sensory discovery.

This church, surrounded by its cemetery, is distinguished by its Latin cross plan. In the 19th century, the building was enlarged in the Romanesque style, but could not escape the great neo-Gothic trend, with the construction of a tower that is extended by a spire.

Welcome to our noble chocolate factory where we take you on a wonderful journey, as much in terms of taste as in terms of visual and olfactory impressions. In the midst of your immersion, you will be offered a tasting of various precious stones that we have cut and transformed into fruity, fine and refined chocolates. Your journey of flavours will take you through our caramels, nougats, marzipan and our succulent rocks. The entire production is visible through a glass section which shows our laboratory where our chocolate jewellery is made every day. For the most curious, our two master chocolate makers welcome you for explanatory visits where you can discover the other side of the chocolate with a tasting.

This 12th century church was almost completely rebuilt in 1852 after having been used as a temple to the goddess Reason during the Revolution, which also turned the sacristy into a prison. It still retains its Romanesque character in places and is worth visiting for its rich decoration. The church was listed as a historical monument in 1862.

L'Esprit Des Vins Léognan is a wine cellar and bar nestled inside an old stone wine storehouse in the heart of the town center. An exceptional place, a team of wine merchants with a Gascon temperament, driven by passion, sharing and exchange, around a meticulous selection of wines, beers, spirits and a little cuisine. L'Esprit des Vins Léognan is a unique and relaxed place where you can enjoy a coffee, a glass and a snack. On the menu: local, traditional and a warm atmosphere to share around our planks, tapas and small hot dishes. Whether you're looking for a pleasant moment with friends or family, for a private or professional event, we offer you a variety of venues, whether in the heart of our cellar, in a relaxing mezzanine lounge or on our terrace.

Le 1930, Restaurant du Domaine de Larchey ***, welcomes you in a bucolic setting and a room decorated on the theme of the 1930s, to discover the cuisine of Chef Laurent Boulon. Fresh, seasonal and mainly local products are sublimated with a menu that evolves with each season: for lunch and dinner, let yourself be tempted by a generous, tasty and local cuisine or by the originality of the Chef's suggestions. The pastries are all homemade and made by the Pastry Chef Orlane Guinot: a pure delight!

With us, every day is a celebration, and our strength lies in the autonomy we offer our customers. Imagine being able to serve your own beer, at your own pace, in a friendly atmosphere. Explore our selection of beers on tap, offering a range of flavours to complement your relaxing moments. Discover the art of sharing with our tapas menu, a symphony of flavours designed to delight your taste buds. Each bite is an invitation to share and enjoy. In our warm and welcoming atmosphere, every corner of our establishment is designed to offer you a moment of relaxation and sharing. Book now for an evening where beers flow freely from the tap, tapas seduce the palate, and fine wines highlight every delight.

The guinguette la Méric is a friendly and festive place that fits into the tradition of French ginguettes. It has been nestled in the middle of a family vineyard for 7 generations. Organic agriculture has been practiced there since 1964. The guinguette is synonymous with music, dance and good times shared around a drink and simple dishes. Come enjoy a good evening from May to September on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For all generations.

Avec  Sharing is at the heart of the Experience. A menu of more than 40 authentic, indulgent dishes to accompany more than 20 starters and 20 desserts. Recipes from the greatest chefs or in the greatest tradition Every moment is designed to be enjoyed by several people around large, convivial tables and generous flavors. Whether you're TWO or THIRTY, come without worry... Everything is homemade and made just for you...which is why you need to order in advance!

Come and meet us at the Chateau Pape Clément to taste by the glass our wines among a large selection of more than 200 different wines including 4 Grands Crus Classés of Bordeaux.

Come and meet us at the Chateau Pape Clément to taste by the glass our wines among a large selection of more than 200 different wines including 4 Grands Crus Classés of Bordeaux.

Restored 19th century building. Situated on an A.O.C Pessac-Léognan wine estate with a pond. 4 double rooms (beds 160) with bathroom and WC and 1 family suite. Rooms with view on the chapel. Fitted living room. Shared garden and swimming pool. Restaurant open all year round and all week for lunch and dinner.

The house of Olivier is an eco-lodge where the emphasis has been placed on natural materials and renewable energies, ideal for recharging oneself in the heart of nature. A beautiful welcoming family house of 200m2 between forest and vineyards, 30 minutes from Bordeaux, 40 minutes from the Arcachon Basin and 10 minutes from the wine region of Pessac-Léognan. A spacious place for groups up to 12 people with its 5 bedrooms (including 1 accessible PRM), its 3 bathrooms, its large private garden with terrace.

When art mingles with wine... Château Pont Saint-Martin, a 17th century property, located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan Crus Classés, with its Palladian style and evocative colours, its unique architecture in the Bordeaux region and its park with century-old trees, its ponds, fountains and columns. In one place, come and discover our 4 properties, 2 appellations, a wide range of wines or rest in our 5 guest rooms and top-of-the-range suites. A magnificent haven of peace located at the crossroads between the Bassin d'Arcachon, the city centre of Bordeaux and the South of France. An essential stopover for wine tourism to recharge your batteries, discover local products and respect the environment.

20 minutes from Bordeaux and 3 minutes from the sources of Caudalie, in the heart of classified vineyards and surrounded by the most beautiful castles (Smith Haut Lafitte, Larrivet Haut Brion, La Louvière, Haut Bailly...) in an atmosphere of calm and greenery, our house is ideal for enjoying moments of relaxation and relaxation with family or friends. Housing new air-conditioned 90m2 with a garden including a wooden terrace of 25m2 and a barbecue. You can enjoy a bright living room with a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen, a cellar with washing machine and a separate toilet on the ground floor. The floor consists of 3 bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and a separate toilet. Sheets, towels and kitchen linen are included. Possibility of free provision of baby equipment (high chair and cot) on request.

20 minutes from Bordeaux and 3 minutes from the sources of Caudalie, in the heart of classified vineyards and surrounded by the most beautiful castles, in an atmosphere of calm and greenery where you will be awakened by the singing of birds, our house is ideal for enjoying moments of relaxation and relaxation with family or friends. Housing new air-conditioned 90m2 with a garden including a wooden terrace of 35m2 and a barbecue. You can enjoy a bright living room with a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen, a cellar with washing machine and dryer and a separate toilet on the ground floor. The floor consists of 3 bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and a separate toilet. Sheets, towels and kitchen linen are included. Possibility of free provision of baby equipment (high chair and cot) on request.

Camping Beausoleil is located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan wine region, 9 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux and 50 kilometres from Arcachon and Saint-Emilion. This small structure, located in a green setting, is served by public transport and cycle paths that lead to the many parks and shops in the area. Its family atmosphere and the calm that reigns there are also very appreciated.

Bed and Breakfast in a garden of vines grown in organic, in Graves lands, on the edge of the woods of the Castle of La Brède. Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, Marie and her wine grower husband will have at heart to create for you the conditions of a practical and warm stay. Driven by the desire to facilitate meeting and discovery, they have created a simple, functional and harmonious accommodation, with access and a private terrace facing the vineyard, allowing it to benefit from great autonomy. The room has a bed (160), a bathroom, separate toilet, breakfast area. In season, the pool is accessible in consultation with the owners. By appointment, they offer you a tasting discovery of the wine of the Domain. They will also be pleased to share with you information to discover the sites of interest in the area.

At the gates of Bordeaux, the guest rooms of the Charterhouse Haut-Bailly, formerly known as Château Le Pape, offer a discreet retreat in the vineyard; a haven of peace dedicated to wine lovers who will also have the opportunity to visit the cellars of the Grand Cru and taste the Chef's cuisine at the Table Privée du Château Haut-Bailly. Bathed in soft light and overlooking the gardens, the rooms (29m² to 58m² for the suite) offer a serene atmosphere. Rare plants, a shaded terrace and a swimming pool overlooking the vineyards invite you to relax. Services: breakfast, wine library, heated swimming pool, bicycles, wifi, parking...

It is in the heart of the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, that the hotel establishment "Les Sources de Caudalie" was born in 1999. Alice and Jérôme Tourbier have continued to evolve this charming hamlet of 61 rooms and suites, three restaurants and the Vinothérapie®Spa, a therapeutic alliance of hot spring water with vine and grape extracts. The work and passion of the couple have given this place the warmth of a family home, cultivating the attention to detail of the greatest palaces, title whose hotel has also been honored since 2016.