Chartreuses de Macau

In the blink of an eye, visitors are transported back to the 18th or 19th century

On the waterside path that stretches down from Macau, visitors' gaze is drawn from the natural havens on the banks of the Garonne, to the beautiful residences opposite.
The ever-changing landscape offers worm's-eye views of the estuary, the bec d'Ambès, the timeless isles that emerge from the estuary currents, and the region's vast agricultural estates and chartreuses.
These charming buildings, naturally facing the estuary, are typical of the Gascony region. Their ornate façades are a delight to discover.
In the blink of an eye, visitors are transported back to the 18th or 19th century, when the chartreuses were built as waterside retreats for wealthy Bordeaux wine traders.