Blaignan, Gironde, Aquitaine

A walking route rich in religious heritage, which gives you the opportunity to discover the vineyards and wine cellars of the Médoc. Perhaps you will be tempted by a tasting?

In the land of vineyards, in the heart of the Médoc appellation, Blaignan had seven windmills until the Revolution. At Château Tour Haut Caussan, a property with the Vignobles et Chais en Bordelais label, you will discover an 18th century windmill in perfect working order. You will also be able to admire a beautiful view of the Médoc from the Blaignan hillock. The guide for this walk is available at the Médoc Vignoble Tourist Office.

In the heart of the Médoc, between vineyards and marshes, you will link the ruins of the Abbey of Isle to the Potensac castle. You will see the many wine estates that make up the richness of this Médoc terroir and the cooperative cellars that bring together small winegrowers.

Welcome to the cycling tour that links the Gallo-Roman Archaeological Site of Brion in Saint-Germain-d?Esteuil to the Abbey of Vertheuil. In addition to the richness of these two jewels of the Médoc heritage, you will appreciate discovering two castles anchored in the wine history of the Médoc Swamps, vineyards, hills, undergrowth, plains: various landscapes that you will cross during this walk.

In the heart of the Médoc, between the vineyards and the ocean, Lesparre has preserved beautiful traces of its history since ancient times. The jewel in the crown is the Donjon de l'Honneur, an imposing piece of military architecture from the early 14th century. This path starts from the Tour de l'Honneur, a historical point for the town of Lesparre, and crosses a large part of the forest.

A fun and friendly treasure hunt to discover the city of Lesparre-Médoc while having fun and using your powers of observation. Accessible to all, to be done alone, in group or in family! On a 2 km route through the sub-prefecture of the Médoc, find the clues and answer correctly the questions in the guide to receive your "Certificate of Supreme Achievement". Take advantage of your passage near them to visit the "Tour de l'Honneur" (medieval dungeon) and the "Palais du Costume Mazarin". Booklet available in your Médoc-Vignoble Tourist Offices of Lesparre and Pauillac.

Following the mouth of the Gironde, the path of the legend of Amadour then crosses the route of prestigious wine estates, Médoc grands crus such as Château Lafite-Rothschild and Château Grand-Puy Ducasse. Upon arriving in Pauillac, the walk ends along the quays, where one can see the Patiras lighthouse, which has guided ships from its island for more than 100 years.

Discover the horseback riding loop of Saint-Seurin de Cadourne, starting from the Gallo-Roman site of Brion, an integral part of the EquiLiberté collection: www.equiliberte.org

Welcome to the commune of Gaillan-en-Médoc. This path is located in the heart of the marsh. You will discover an extremely varied fauna and flora.

Welcome to the commune of Bégadan, a very old commune that is both winegrowing and facing the Gironde estuary. This hiking route along the vineyards and the estuary offers beautiful panoramic views.

This semi detached renovated holiday rental is on the first floor of a former farm's outbuilding located in a hamlet close to secondary road. Enclosed land to share, children swing and slide. Kitchen/dining area (microwave)/lounge. 3 bedrooms : (2 double beds, 2 single beds), shower room, wc. Electrical heating. Baby furniture : bed, high chair, bath and changing mattress

Maryse and Didier, warmly welcome you to their "Coquet studio", which will delight you with its quietness. They are both keen hikers, and their advice is invaluable for discovering the many landscapes of the Médoc peninsula. After a walk, enjoy the jacuzzi (in summer) and the serenity of the garden.

Our 18th century comfortable home, located on the prestigious Médoc route between estuary and ocean, is a perfect place to get away from it all. Our five exotic guest-rooms (Africa, Asia, Maroc, Tha‹land or Polynesia) have been designed for you to truly relax. We have a spa, where sauna, jaccuzi and massages are available, to increase your feeling of well-being. Dinner is available on premises and a baby's cot, child's bed and 2 mountains bikes are at your disposal. For a stay longer than one night, a 4 mn session in the jaccuzi or sauna are offered.

This detached house offers a big enclosed garden and a large terrace (8 x 4 sq yds) with electric awning (70.00 € deposit for gate and awning's remote control), 2 deck chairs, conservatory.Only 30 km from ferry. Kitchen (microwave), dining-room/lounge. 2 bedrooms (2 double beds), shower room, wc. Electrical heating. Logs provided. Mobile phone

Where could you find the most popular cabaret of French countryside ? Easy : in Coeur Médoc ! Come for a dinner and a show ! This place is incredible and is worth the trip. Quoted in the newspaper very often, known in France for its quality, The Saint Sabastien cabaret is fully booked since 1996. Indulge yourself and come to enjoy a warm and kind welcome, a generous and meticulous cuisine, an intimist and convivial place. Experience an unforgettable evening in this cabaret where you will discover artists loaded with talent during the exceptional shows. Shows are spectacular and full of brilliant acts.

Large family home dating from 1790, full of charm, elegant, cosy and lovingly decorated. Situated in a quiet hamlet amidst vineyards. The 2500 m² garden with swing, barbecue and swimming pool is ideal for family vacations. Marie and Vincent are warm and attentive hosts. When you arrive, they'll be happy to give you advice on how to make your stay more enjoyable.

After your visit, come and demystify the secrets of our wines through tried-and-tested cheese pairings that you can easily reproduce at home! Tasting of 4 wines and 4 cheeses. Length of visit: 1h30.

Come and enjoy a picnic basket prepared by our local caterer Laëti?Plats and featuring seasonal produce. You'll be able to enjoy lunch in the shade of our hundred-year-old cedar tree and take in the charm of our magnificent 18th-century park. Picnic basket contents (may vary slightly): salad of the day, slices of roast beef, ham and melon chiffonade, 1 baguette of bread, sliced cheese, packet of chips, dessert, bottle of water, coffee. For special diets, please contact us 48 hours in advance.

Country house at 20 minutes from the ocean in a quiet area on a shady plot of 1500 m². Comfortable house, for 4 people, 2 bedrooms, a living/dining room with equipped kitchen, 1 bathroom with Italian shower, separate toilet. Stone barbecue and garden furniture. Preferably without animals.

This character old house with private garden is located on a 4 acres wine growing farm at the heart of Médoc between the estuary and the ocean. On the ground floor : 1 bedroom (1 double bed), bathroom, separate wc. On the first floor : 1 bedroom for 2/4 people (1 double bed, attic mezznine with 2 single beds, access up miller's staircase), shower room, wc.

The commune includes the hamlets of Blaignan and Caussan. The village, formerly located in Blaignan, has developed in Caussan. However, the commune still retains the name of Blaignan, a reminder of the former noble house, whose castle was located on the mound of the place called Blaignan. In the 11th century, a Romanesque church with a cemetery was built near the castle. It was demolished after the 1940 war. The present church, built in the 19th century in the centre of the new town of Caussan, was restored in 1970 For visits : contact the town hall during opening hours to get the key.

Room to rent for family, association or professional events.

Amid the vines of Château Tour Haut Caussan, there is a marvelous windmill built in 17th century : its distinctive characteristic. Courrian family live in Blaignan-Médoc since 1634 and are owners since 1877. Wine (AOC) is made in oak barrels in a huge cellar. During the tour of barrel cellar, Fabien Courrian tell us the story of the vineyard and explaines you the wine aging characterictics and bottled in the vineyard. But, that’s not all : he explaines how windmill works restored by the Compagnons du devoir in 1981 before finishing with wine tastings.

The Noisettines du Médoc were created in 1980 in the cellar of Noyez family, in the heart of Bordeaux vineyards. They are nowadays undisputed Gironde specialty. Completely handmade candy made with hazelnut, products are natural and with no preservatives. A warm welcome is waiting for you during tours and free tastings revealing you the steps of the Noisettines du Médoc. It will be a rewarding moment where you could enjoy a movie and puppet show that explain our story.

The tables are set up under a shady grove in the middle of the vines. Ideally situated on the path of the "La Blaignanaise" hiking loop.

Set amidst the vineyards, the Courrian windmill (also known as the Blaignan or Caussan windmill), owned by Château la Tour Haut Caussan, is a Berton wing mill. Restored in 1981, it still has its interior mechanism. Berton wings are a technical improvement from the 19th century. Made of thin planks pivoting on verrons hinged to the yards, they can be extended and retracted at will. They are operated from inside the mill, thanks to a four-arm mechanism attached to the drive shaft, eliminating the need to cover the wings with canvas. In addition to a visit to the Château, a tour of the mill is available on request. Visits are also possible on special occasions (e.g. Journée des Moulins).

Cross from the church in the village of Caussan. Cross near the Château Pontet. Wooden cross in the village of Caussan. Calvary of Romefort.

17th century dovecote in the village of Caussan. Dovecote from the 18th century in the village of Caussan. Dovecote of Château Pontet. Dovecote from the 15th century in the village of Blaignan.

The Château Haut-Maurac is the state of a very passionate wine owner: Olivier Decelle. The vineyard is located in Saint-Izans-de-Médoc between Gironde estuary and Atlantic Ocean. The vineyard uses rigorous methods for its wine making process and different steps. Our dynamic and passionate team relived past splendor to present efficiently. We are very respectful of the environment and endeavor to develop working methods reducing environment impact (integrated viticulture). Come for a free and unforgettable tasting, we will be pleased to share with our charming wines.

Entirely restuctured around 1970, the Château La Cardonne has been refurbished in 1990. The vineyard is located in Blaignan. Charloux family succeeded to enhance this château classified “Cru Bourgeois Supérieur”. The vineyard enjoys optimum climate conditions for these prestigious vintages. The team is very respectful of the environment and endeavors to develop working methods reducing environment impact (integrated viticulture). Wine connoisseurs listen carefully and open your mouth of course: vintage 2004 is soft and elegant. We will be pleased to welcome you at our place and share with you our love and passion for wine.

The restaurant "l'Atelier" was born from the collaboration of two friends: Dylan & Marylou. It was the marriage of a passion for meat and cooking, and the coming together of these two worlds that made L'Atelier possible. Boucherie Pigout's reputation for "quality products and service" is well established L'Atelier will sublimate Pigout products: that's the concept and the bold gamble taken by the two friends! In a friendly atmosphere, with a pleasant terrace, come and discover the new flavours of traditional dishes, or simply spend a moment over a charcuterie board and a good glass of wine!

A warm welcome awaits you at Chapa's Taverne, a worthy representative of Portuguese cuisine in the Médoc. The chef will make your taste buds travel! Spicy flavors, inherited from the former colonies, enrich meat and vegetable dishes. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean, including the famous cod, is complemented by the Mediterranean tradition of bread, wine, olive oil and citrus fruits. Portuguese cuisine is a fascinating blend of flavors...

Traditional restaurant in the heart of the village. Traditional cuisine based on fresh produce, prepared with finesse and care

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alexandre and Laura welcome you in the heart of the pedestrian street in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We offer a daily lunchtime menu made with fresh produce, as well as a menu of dishes that changes with the seasons and our own tastes. We also have a charming, shady, private terrace

Virginie et Sandra, two women who are passionated about all things Medoc ! Both deriving from this emblematic area known for its quality of life and excellence of land, Virginie and Sandra are two keen epicureans who love gastronomy and wines and, above all, sharing them among family and friends. Virginie and Sandra met each other during a bottling at the Château Saikouk. Since then they have worked in different fields until recently when MyMEDOC was born !

In a warm setting with a beautiful terrace, this restaurant in Lesparre offers traditional cuisine but also dishes with Caribbean flavors, your taste buds will remember!

Fast food chain.

Chef Christophe Lefrançais serves his famous Paëlla Royale for lunch and dinner on opening days, and couscous on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can also take your portions home with you! For events of at least 20 people. Halal dishes available. Delivery possible.

This semi detached renovated holiday rental is on the first floor of a former farm's outbuilding located in a hamlet close to secondary road. Enclosed land to share, children swing and slide. Kitchen/dining area (microwave)/lounge. 3 bedrooms : (2 double beds, 2 single beds), shower room, wc. Electrical heating. Baby furniture : bed, high chair, bath and changing mattress

This charming converted parsonage is next to the church and has its own terrace and enclosed garden. On the ground-floor, a fitted kitchen/dining-room and lounge opening onto a small patio, 1 large bedroom (1 double bed) with mezzanine (2 sgle beds), 1 double bedroom (2 single beds), a bathroom and 2 wc. On the first floor, a double bedroom (1 double bed) and shower room. Electric heating. Possibility to rent sheets (7€/set/week). House-cleaning available : 46€. Domestic animals deposit : 300€/animal

Maryse and Didier, warmly welcome you to their "Coquet studio", which will delight you with its quietness. They are both keen hikers, and their advice is invaluable for discovering the many landscapes of the Médoc peninsula. After a walk, enjoy the jacuzzi (in summer) and the serenity of the garden.

Our 18th century comfortable home, located on the prestigious Médoc route between estuary and ocean, is a perfect place to get away from it all. Our five exotic guest-rooms (Africa, Asia, Maroc, Tha‹land or Polynesia) have been designed for you to truly relax. We have a spa, where sauna, jaccuzi and massages are available, to increase your feeling of well-being. Dinner is available on premises and a baby's cot, child's bed and 2 mountains bikes are at your disposal. For a stay longer than one night, a 4 mn session in the jaccuzi or sauna are offered.

This detached house offers a big enclosed garden and a large terrace (8 x 4 sq yds) with electric awning (70.00 € deposit for gate and awning's remote control), 2 deck chairs, conservatory.Only 30 km from ferry. Kitchen (microwave), dining-room/lounge. 2 bedrooms (2 double beds), shower room, wc. Electrical heating. Logs provided. Mobile phone

Large family home dating from 1790, full of charm, elegant, cosy and lovingly decorated. Situated in a quiet hamlet amidst vineyards. The 2500 m² garden with swing, barbecue and swimming pool is ideal for family vacations. Marie and Vincent are warm and attentive hosts. When you arrive, they'll be happy to give you advice on how to make your stay more enjoyable.

Country house at 20 minutes from the ocean in a quiet area on a shady plot of 1500 m². Comfortable house, for 4 people, 2 bedrooms, a living/dining room with equipped kitchen, 1 bathroom with Italian shower, separate toilet. Stone barbecue and garden furniture. Preferably without animals.

This character old house with private garden is located on a 4 acres wine growing farm at the heart of Médoc between the estuary and the ocean. On the ground floor : 1 bedroom (1 double bed), bathroom, separate wc. On the first floor : 1 bedroom for 2/4 people (1 double bed, attic mezznine with 2 single beds, access up miller's staircase), shower room, wc.

In a relaxing setting in the heart of the Médoc vineyards La Calèche's Médoc gites are available in 8 self-contained units, accommodating 2, 4, 6, 7 people, and even a large gite with 15 beds, where every comfort is guaranteed. Ideally located in the heart of the prestigious Médoc vineyards, but also close to the Gironde estuary and the beaches of the Atlantic coast (Montalivet, Hourtin, Soulac-sur-Mer, etc.) Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, we have the gîte to suit you. The layout of the accommodation also makes it possible to spend vacations together, while preserving everyone?s privacy.

In a relaxing setting in the heart of the Médoc vineyards La Calèche's Médoc gites are available in 8 self-contained units, accommodating 2, 4, 6, 7 people, and even a large gite with 15 beds, where every comfort is guaranteed. Ideally located in the heart of the prestigious Médoc vineyards, but also close to the Gironde estuary and the beaches of the Atlantic coast (Montalivet, Hourtin, Soulac-sur-Mer, etc.) Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, we have the gîte to suit you. The layout of the accommodation also makes it possible to spend vacations together, while preserving everyone?s privacy.