Travel to Gabaye country, destination the Moulin de Charlot
By car! My trip on the tourist train Traveling with the Guîtres Marcenais Tourist Train (TTGM), departing from Guîtres in the Libourne region, is an original way to discover our Forêt de la Double and its Moulin de Charlot in Marcenais! Arriving at the Guîtres station, built in 1874, the atmosphere is relaxed....
Summer in guinguette mode
Feel like singing along, chilling with friends, or simply sipping (in moderation) a glass of chilled local white wine, lulled by the lapping of the water and the colorful glow of the fairy lights? Get out your summer dresses, sandals, and good humor: in a delightfully old-fashioned atmosphere, the guinguettes are the stars of...
Holiday workbook: a family summer
Get up, get up! It's the holidays, and yet you can't sleep in... Your little ones are overexcited at the thought of busy days, simply because holidays are a source of leisure and pleasure. How can you combine visiting the region and walking in the fresh air without seeing the sulking or...
Kayak trips on the estuary
Adventure and freshness from the Port des Callonges. Every summer, a unique adventure unfolds on the waters of the Gironde estuary: an unforgettable kayaking trip, ideal for nature lovers and budding athletes. Imagine gliding across the water, surrounded by friends or family, discovering the...
Visit the citadel of Blaye through the underground passages
The guided tour of the Citadel through the underground passages begins at the parade ground, in the heart of the Citadel. Park in the free parking lots at the foot of the site and take the time to stroll through the narrow streets of the fortress, where the former barracks now house restaurants and shops.
Spring Wine Weekend with Friends
“What are you doing on the second weekend of April? We're going to the Blaye Wine Festival, are you coming with us?” And so we booked our Wine Festival passes and accommodation in Blaye to enjoy the tastings and weekend activities in complete peace and quiet! On Saturday morning we...
Cross the estuary with the Blaye Lamarque ferry
Since the beginning of the 20th century, a boat has connected the right bank to the left bank of the Gironde estuary: the Ferry makes crossings all year round every day from Blaye to Lamarque. History of the Ferry Emile Gireau was born in Blaye in 1861. He was a lemonade seller and was the first...
Heaven, my family is coming!
“Everything is organized on our side, we will come see you next weekend and we can’t wait for you to show us around your beautiful region! Kisses.” This is perhaps the text message you have already received from your mother… or that you will receive one day! The promise of a pleasant weekend with the family… but...
Reach Bourg by the Corniche road
Quickly caught up from Blaye, heading towards Plassac, the Corniche road that winds along the Gironde to Bourg offers an impressive panorama of the Estuary. Nestled between the steep cliffs that dominate it on one side and support it on the other, it presents the traveler with a most picturesque landscape. Charming...
The Corniche route by bike
Connecting Villeneuve to Bourg, the Route de la Corniche winds for 10 kilometers along the Dordogne to finally reveal the Gironde estuary, the largest in Europe at 80 kilometers long. From the foot of the cliffs to their summit, it is an unmissable route for heritage lovers and travelers...
Take part in the Blaye Wine Spring!
Every year, at the same time, the citadel of Blaye is stormed! Our winemakers arrive for an extraordinary weekend! Curious participants crowd to the gates of the stronghold to collect their tickets... With a program in hand and a glass in the other, set off to conquer spring...
Run the Blaye Wine Marathon
There are now more than 1500 people taking on the challenge of the 42,195km Blaye Wine Marathon each year. An atypical race in the heart of the vineyard, which since 2004 has attracted athletes from all over the world in search of a unique experience. Among them, an irreducible (and now famous) Blayaise, who won the race 9 times (03:12:16...
Tonight it’s a guinguette!
Want to hum, chill with friends or simply sip (in moderation) a glass of chilled local white wine lulled by the lapping water and the colorful glow of the garlands? Take out your summer dresses, your sandals and your good mood: in a deliciously old-fashioned atmosphere, the trendy vintage taverns have...
New Island, the bird island
"Here, silence doesn't exist." A joyful colony has taken over Île Nouvelle since its "renaturation" by the Department. Visiting Île Nouvelle means submitting to the rules of nature, and it's amazing how good it can feel! The visit begins with a boat trip across the Gironde from Blaye: five...
Marvel at the Jumping International de Blaye
The International Jumping Championship is the event of the year in Blaye! For over 40 years, horse enthusiasts, elite athletes, and novices have gathered for four days in the moat of the Blaye citadel to watch the competition for some and the show for others. Here, you...