Great castles in Sauternes

5 essential steps

DepartureExit 2 PODENSAC
ArrivalExit 3 LANGON
29km
Travel time :35 mins
Features
  • A world of enthusiasts
  • Gourmet Stopover
  • Grand castles and magical valleys, a bucolic escape!
  • An urban vineyard, a unique experience

Opinion from Pierre from the Sauternes Graves and Landes Gironde tourist office:

“ Set out to discover our golden wines and let yourself be surprised by the richness of their aromas and their subtle balance. ”

Exit 2 PODENSAC
1
8 mins 5.6km

MYRAT CASTLE

Discovering architectural gems
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Meet at the elegant, family-run Chartreuse Château de Myrat, 2nd Grand Cru Classé from Sauternes in 1855, with Slanie Ricard de Pontac, owner in Barsac. A particularly bucolic discovery between architecture, nature and oenology, exerting a certain charm on its visitors.

2
12 mins 8.8km

CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY

Magical sensory experiences
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Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, 1er Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes, is nestled in the heart of the magical valleys of Sauternes, neighboring Château d'Yquem. The historic cellars house a Lalique crystal barrel, a unique piece in the world, created for the 400th anniversary of the property.

3
5 min 3.6km

HOUSE OF SAUTERNES

Doors open to the vineyard
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La Maison du Sauternes, located in the heart of the village, offers a wide variety of bottles from the Sauternes and Barsac appellations as well as gourmet and artisanal products. The ideal stopover to fill your suitcases with Sauternes souvenirs!

4
1 minute 850m

CHATEAU GUIRAUD

#gluttony #biodiversity
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Château Guiraud, 1er Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes in 1855 offers, beyond its exceptional setting, a singular and non-conformist journey, symbolized in particular by its organic philosophy, applied to the vines, wine and a magnificent vegetable garden.

5
3 mins 1.4km

YQUEM CHATEAU

#illustriouscastles #northernlandscapes
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The only Sauternes classified as Premier Cru Supérieur, Château d'Yquem is the flagship of the appellation. In addition to inspiring dreams around the world, the medieval-looking castle takes us back in time with its round square towers and crenellated walls.

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