What to do in Blaye and its surroundings?

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Citadel of Blaye

Overlooking the estuary at the top of its rocky promontory, this former 36-hectare stronghold was built in the 17th century by Vauban to block the Gironde.

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Village of Plassac and its Gallo-Roman villas

Discover the charming little village of Plassac, a former nursery for ocean-going captains, as well as the remains of magnificent Gallo-Roman villas dating from the 1st to the 5th century AD.

 

 

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The Corniche Road

Travel along this bucolic road from Blaye to Bourg along the cliff. Troglodyte houses, fishing huts, captains' houses on long voyages, as well as a wreck from the Second World War, follow one after the other.

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Cruises on the estuary

Sail on the Gironde estuary and discover this river with its muddy waters as well as its archipelago rich in fauna and flora.

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Visit and tasting in a castle

Discover the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation through a tasting visit to one of our wine châteaux!

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Cruises on the Gironde estuary

What to do in Blaye and its surroundings?

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Boat trips on the Gironde estuary

A one-hour commented cruise to learn everything about this river of a thousand colors.

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Aperitif cruise on the Gironde estuary

A friendly boat trip to admire the sunset.

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Lunch on Pâtiras Island

Commented cruise and stopover on the island of Patiras for lunch at the foot of the lighthouse.

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Plassac and its Gallo-Roman villa


Prat fortified house in Générac

This medieval house was linked to the defense of Blaye since the 16th century. For several years, the owners have been restoring it using contemporary techniques. It is still partially surrounded by curtain walls and water-filled moats. Tours are only available outdoors.


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Tourist route along the Gironde estuary between Blaye and Bourg. Remarkable panoramas, tranquility to the rhythm of the waves, an itinerary not to be missed.


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