Eglise de Macau

Visitors enjoy the magnificent Roman-style bell-tower, which dates back to the twelfth century

The village of Macau is blessed with a magnificent architectural heritage: chateaus, churches, a pretty old town, and a traditional port. On one side, the town looks out onto the estuary. On the other, it offers views inland of the surrounding vines.The village, which dates back to the Gallo-Roman period, is a wonderful holiday destination, with so much to discover. Visitors to its unique church marvel at its magnificent Roman-style bell-tower, which dates back to the twelfth century. Classified as a historical monument, the fortified square tower reveals the building's medieval origins, constructed according to plans laid out by the Abbot Foulques (a well-known Medoc architect). The churches interior exhibits a Latin Cross ground plan, and a characteristic ogival vault...