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EXPLORE GIRONDE
At the lower edge of the Atlantic Coast, Gironde extends to the Dordogne in the east and the Basque Country in the south. The gateway to its wealth of attractions, set amid glorious vine-ribboned countryside, is the capital city of Bordeaux.
Of course, wine is what we all think of when this area comes to mind. But there also are beautiful beaches, ancient churches, architecture, cultural events, and history to explore.
Main gate in Bordeaux
The Gironde activities listed below are within a one-and-a-half hour to two-and-a-half hour drive from Monflanquin. Saint-Émilion wine country appears in about an hour. The town itself, an additional half hour drive, is a World Heritage site. (All times are approximate.) Here's a map of the area.
Please note that we have no relationship with these activities and provide this listing merely as a service to you.
(2 hours, 30 min.)
At 109 meters, it's the highest dune in Europe, and a unique landscape with an incredible panoramic view over the ocean, forest and Arcachon Bay.
(2 hours)
The "Miroir d'Eau" is less than 10 years old. Located just across from a monument nearly 3 centuries old, it has become one of Bordeaux's main attractions.
(1 hour, 30 min.)
Come discover production of a Grand Cru from the vine to the glass : the terroir and the work in the vineyard, winemaking and wine aging. Then, taste!
(2 hours)
La Cité du Vin is a unique cultural facility where wine comes to life through an immersive, sensorial approach, all set within an evocative architectural design.
Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Émilion
(1 hour, 30 min.)
The monolithic structure is an underground church dug in the early 12th century of gigantic proportions (38 meters long and 12 meters high).
(2 hours)
The vaulted cellars, built in 1720, trace the history of the wine trade, the work of coopers, and the raising of wine in barrels in the tradition of 19th century breeders.
(2 hours)
This company offers wine, restaurant, and discovery cruises. All trips land on the Gironde Estuary isles and the Bordeaux vineyards through which the river flows.
Saint-Émilion eBike & Wine Tour
(2 hours)
Tour the Saint Émilion wine-making region on an electric bike. Enjoy two guided wine tastings in old chateaux, and a peaceful picnic lunch amid the vines.
(2 hours, 30 min.)
This private half-day tour provides visits to traditional fishing villages, lined with brightly painted cottages and oyster shacks.