Simon & Eleanor- Chateau Lagorce
Things To Do
Bordeaux
Situated on the river Garonne Bordeaux is filled with beauty and rich history. It is the only city in the world to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site! Visitors are drawn here by a vibrant restaurant scene, some of the world’s most famous wines and the towering futuristic Cité du Vin. La Cité du Vin is a must for wine enthusiasts, ending with a wine tasting on the top floor and a panoramic view over Bordeaux. Bordeuax has the longest perdestrain shopping street in europe. Filled with a wide range of alternative cafés, bars and shops. The outdoor markets, city parks and history can be explored by booking a walking tour, renting a city bike or using a hop on hop off bus. Bordeaux has a high-speed train connection from Paris taking barely two hours. Close sea side resorts include- Biarritz, Arcachon, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Lacanau and Cap-Ferret.
Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion - is 40minutes from Chateau Lagorce or 30minutes from Bordeaux using bus 100. Here you can explore the best of this UNESCO-listed village, enjoy wine tasting, shopping and a walk along the historic city walls. Visit this site for things to see and do in Saint Emilion including a link to a local tuk tuk company-highly recommended so you can sit back, relax and take in the atmosphere of this quaint french town.
Château Fonplegade
One of the many, many chateaus in the region to visit for a wine tasting!
Dune of Pilat
The tallest sand dune in all of Europe, located an hour’s drive from the Chateau.