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Vayres

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A charming little town in Gironde, in Aquitaine region Nova, Vayres takes place about twenty kilometers from the tourist town of Bordeaux. It is located in the Entre-Deux-Mers, on the banks of the Dordogne, near Fronsac, Libourne or Cadarsac.

Considered one of the oldest cities in the region, Vayres unveiled during archaeological excavations many remains from the Paleolithic. The municipality is mainly developed in the Middle Ages, from including in British hands from the mid-twelfth century and the mid-fifteenth. French returned at the end of the Hundred Years War, it still shows in the wine culture including the Graves wine Vayres.

This friendly city of the southwest of France continues to charm visitors with its charming landscapes of vineyards or interesting architectural heritage.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVayres
Postcode33870
Latitude44.8964799 (N 44° 53’ 47”)
Longitude-0.3190150 (W 0° 19’ 8”)
AltitudeFrom 2m to 39m
Surface area14.46 km²
Population4231 inhabitants
Density292 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBordeaux (24 km, 29 min)
Insee code33539
IntercommunalityCA du Libournais
DepartmentGironde
TerritoryAquitaine
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Arveyres4.7 km (8 min)
Izon5.1 km (7 min)
Saint-Germain-du-Puch5.9 km (9 min)
Cadarsac6.2 km (11 min)
Beychac-et-Caillau7.1 km (10 min)
Génissac7.9 km (12 min)
Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac8.3 km (13 min)
Nérigean8.9 km (14 min)
Libourne9.6 km (13 min)
Saint-Loubès10.6 km (16 min)
Camarsac11 km (15 min)
Moulon11.1 km (15 min)
Montussan11.1 km (11 min)
Baron11.7 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Ranked historic monument, Castle Vayres date the origin of the eleventh century. Redesigned in the Renaissance and the early eighteenth century, this old medieval fortress was originally the property of the Albret family. Private property, the building is open to the public and offers many festive events such as pedagogical days, puzzles runs or afternoon for children. Castle Vayres also a certified Remarkable Garden park with beautiful French gardens.

Walking through the city, be sure not to make a turn in the Church of St. John the Baptist. Fully restored in the nineteenth century, it presents a fine example of Romanesque architecture.

The port of Saint-Pardon was already there in antiquity. Completely renovated in the 2000s, it offers a breathtaking view of the river and has a nice vantage point to see the tidal bore.

Several hiking trails allow visitors to discover the local fauna and flora around the city.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments
Transport

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Sunday morning.

A soapbox race is held in May.

A garage sale is proposed in June.

In early August, the Knights festival site and the Musketeers Castle Vayres with many events around the Middle Ages.

Weather

Saturday 20 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 17°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 15°C
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Monday 22 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Guîtres-Marcenais Tourist Train
Nature and the great outdoors15 € Guîtres (18.4 km)
Pays Gabay o Guîtres railbike
Nature and the great outdoors35 € Guîtres (18.4 km)
Ticket La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux
Local flavours22 € Bordeaux (18.6 km)
Private tour of Bordeaux's monuments and riverbanks by Citroen 2CV - night time
Entertainment110 € Bordeaux (21 km)
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Bordeaux - In French
Entertainment24 € Bordeaux (21 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
"Between vineyards and Dordogne" in Saint Emilion
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate1:30Saint-Émilion (12.8 km)
Templar Route in Marcenais
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy45 minMarcenais (18 km)
Europe loop
HikeEasy3:20Saint-Laurent-d'Arce (19.4 km)
Laubardemont Canal
HikeEasy1:00Sablons (20 km)
Loop of Cubnezais - ​​cubnezais
HikeIntermediate3:25Cubnezais (21 km)

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