Men, women and Graves

5 essential steps

DepartureExit 1.1 LA BREDE
ArrivalExit 2 PODENSAC
27 km
Travel time :40 mins
Features
  • Unusual experiences
  • Meeting with energetic winegrowers
  • In red and white!
  • Between vineyards and Garonne, head for Graves!

Opinion from Antoine from the Pays de Cadillac and Podensac tourist office:

“The essential route to experience colorful human and taste encounters along the Garonne!”

Exit 1.1 LA BREDE
1
9 mins 6km

PORTETS CASTLE

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Meeting between Garonne and vineyard at Château de Portets, classified as a historic monument. The castle allows young and old alike, in a fun way, to go back in time with it, notably through a scenographic layout and the projection of a film.

2
13 mins 8.1 km

HOUSE OF GRAVES WINES

Doors open to the vineyard
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The Maison des vins de Graves offers in its 18th century vaulted cellar a unique offering of more than 250 Graves wines at château prices. The wine merchant will accompany you to explore the wines of Graves, their history and their secrets.

3
2 min 800m

LILLET HOUSE

A global reputation
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Combining wine and fruit liqueurs, Lillet, a famous Bordeaux aperitif, draws its essence from the heart of the Graves vineyard. The only place of manufacturing, we immerse ourselves in the world of Maison Lillet upon arrival through a visit to its distillery and its museum.

4
5 min 2.7 km

CERONS CASTLE

Meeting daring winegrowers
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In the heart of the old village, you feel good in this typical family charterhouse, listed as a historic monument. Built on a terrace overlooking the Garonne, the castle has the privilege of producing wines of 3 colors.

5
6 mins 4.2 km

CASTLE VENUS

Unusual adventures
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We're gaining height at Château Vénus! The owner of this family estate shares his passion by offering overviews of the vineyard, the Garonne and the beautiful classified wine châteaux. An exceptional moment crowned by the tasting of the property's wines.

Accommodation suggestion

Gîte du Clos Lamothe PORTETS

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