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Castillon-la-Bataille

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Castillon-la-Bataille - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Gironde
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Castillon-la-Bataille is a rural town of 3,160 inhabitants, capital of the canton of Coteaux de Dordogne, in Gironde.

From the year 845, the city of Castillon is mentioned: it is then a question of "Castillon which is on the Dordogne river", seat of the viscounty of Castillon created by Charlemagne. From the outset, the strategic site has been used as a castrum to monitor activity on the Dordogne. Around, a prosperous city was gradually built, surrounded by ramparts, part of which remains and is still visible today.

In 1953, for the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Castillon, which took place in 1453 on the outskirts of the town and ended the 100-year war between the French and the English, Castillon-sur-Dordogne took the name of " Castillon-la-Bataille". Land of history where the welcome of the traveler is a tradition, Castillon-la-Bataille, lulled by the majestic Dordogne classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, is rich in a beautiful natural and architectural heritage. Culinary specialties and prestigious wines from the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, historical shows, international cycling criterium, quality of leisure activities know how to seduce and satisfy the senses of passing tourists.

Geographical information

MunicipalityCastillon-la-Bataille
Postcode33350
Latitude44.8520670 (N 44° 51’ 7”)
Longitude-0.0430080 (W 0° 2’ 35”)
AltitudeFrom 2m to 104m
Surface area5.68 km²
Population3160 inhabitants
Density556 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBordeaux (49 km, 53 min)
Insee code33108
IntercommunalityCC Castillon/Pujols
DepartmentGironde
TerritoryAquitaine
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Magne-de-Castillon2.6 km (6 min)
Mouliets-et-Villemartin2.9 km (5 min)
Belvès-de-Castillon3.9 km (8 min)
Sainte-Colombe3.9 km (8 min)
Civrac-sur-Dordogne4 km (6 min)
Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse5.4 km (9 min)
Saint-Pey-de-Castets5.4 km (8 min)
Saint-Pey-d'Armens6 km (8 min)
Lamothe-Montravel6.2 km (8 min)
Pujols6.2 km (7 min)
Sainte-Florence6.5 km (9 min)
Saint-Genès-de-Castillon7 km (9 min)
Sainte-Terre7.2 km (9 min)
Flaujagues7.5 km (11 min)

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Information points
Monuments
Performance halls
Transport

Events and festivities

Foire de Pâques à Castillon-la-Bataille
Journée Médiévale à Castillon-la-Bataille
Journée du Patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins

Photos

Sky View
Sky View
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The town hall
The town hall
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Dordogne
Dordogne
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The pier
The pier
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Castillon-la-Bataille open on the Dordogne river
Castillon-la-Bataille open on the Dordogne river
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Entrance of Castillon-la-Bataille through the stone bridge
Entrance of Castillon-la-Bataille through the stone bridge
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Victor Hugo shopping street
Victor Hugo shopping street
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City docks
City docks
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Iron gate
Iron gate
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Pierre Orus Square
Pierre Orus Square
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July 14 Square
July 14 Square
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Victor Hugo shopping street
Victor Hugo shopping street
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The town hall
The town hall
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Saint-Symphorien church
Saint-Symphorien church
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Saint-Symphorien Church - Back
Saint-Symphorien Church - Back
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The interior of the Saint-Symphorien church
The interior of the Saint-Symphorien church
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The interior of the Saint-Symphorien church
The interior of the Saint-Symphorien church
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Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 12°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Explore the Dordogne by canoe or kayak
Sports sensations12 € to 20 € Pessac-sur-Dordogne (10.2 km)
Tour and tasting at the Château La Marzelle
Local flavours20 € Saint-Émilion (13.3 km)
Tasting and sales at the Borderie vineyards
Local flavoursFreeSaint-Médard-de-Guizières (18.3 km)
River outing on the Dordogne
Nature and the great outdoors10 € to 50 € Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt (19.9 km)
Pays Gabay o Guîtres railbike
Nature and the great outdoors35 € Guîtres (24 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Bossugan-Ruch through the vineyard
HikeEasy2:30Bossugan (6.8 km)
"Between vineyards and Dordogne" in Saint Emilion
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate1:30Saint-Émilion (10.1 km)
Laubardemont Canal
HikeEasy1:00Sablons (22 km)
Templar Route in Marcenais
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy45 minMarcenais (33 km)
Loop of Cubnezais - ​​cubnezais
HikeIntermediate3:25Cubnezais (38 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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