Castillon-la-Bataille

Castillon-la-Bataille

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownCastillon-la-Bataille
Insee code33108
Postcode33350
Latitude44.8520670
Longitude-0.0430080
AltitudeFrom 2 to 104 meters
Surface5.68 km²
Population3083 inhabitants
Density542 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townBordeaux (at 49 km, 53 min)Saint-Magne-de-Castillon at 2.4 km
DepartmentGirondeMouliets-et-Villemartin at 2.6 km
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

At the heart of famous vineyards, the city of Castillon-la-Bataille is surrounded by the vineyards of Saint Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, Entre deux Mers, Bergerac, Monbazillac, Sauternes, Loupiac, Cadillac. Winemakers will welcome you in tours of wineries.

Here ended the Hundred Years War in 1453, including a sound and light show returns every year this epic.

Many shops in the center of this small town.

Train station Bordeaux-Sarlat.


SIGHTSEEING

Church of St. Symphorien, Iron Gate, Town Hall and tour the city.

The Dordogne river is here, clear and calm. It rowing and canoeing, and fishing line.

Numerous sports are performed either on land or in the gym.

Showroom paintings.

House wine.

Media City for all ages. School of Music. School of drawings.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Castillon
Information pointsTourist Office of Castillon-la-Bataille
MonumentsChurch of Castillon-la-Bataille,   Door of Fer
Performance hallsSalle Cascante

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Typical market every Monday morning. Food, clothing, local products, wine, cakes (Alize, Catherin de Castillon Castillon Balls), lamprey à la Bordelaise (local fish).

Every year from July 14 to August 15, pageant of the Battle of Castillon (1453). The Battle of Castillon marks the end of the Hundred Years War, three centuries of belonging of Aquitaine to the English crown and allows the kingdom of France to be last. 7 acres of scenic area, a cannon shot from the same place of the battle, 700 volunteers, including 450 actors and 50 horsemen participate in this great pageant. Beyond exploits these two intense hours, raised waterfalls, special effects and pyrotechnic prowess, as we dive back into daily life in the Middle Ages, between farms and inns, women well, scenes of harvest , hunting parties, their teeth and hawkers.

Important Easter Fair.

Numerous concerts in the church of Saint-Symphorien and events at the cultural center.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The castle of Michel de Montaigne to 10 km.

Ancient mosaics Montcaret.

Castle Rauzan.

Saint-Emilion, world heritage city, 12 km.

Bordeaux, regional capital, 45 km.

100 km Sarlat.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Canoe-Kayak in DordogneSports sensationsFrom 7 € to 20 €Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt (21 km)

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PHOTOS
Castillon-la-Bataille is reflected in the river Dordogne
 
The pier
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Wednesday 19 June
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Thursday 20 June
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Friday 21 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Le Belvédère  
9.8
Juillac
The Gourmet Cuisine of Belvédère is more than a simple restaurant. In a Gourmet Cuisine you have the certainty that the courses are entirely prepared on the spot by a qualified chef...
Located 9.6 km from Castillon-la-BatailleFrom 20 € to 60 € per person 
Le Clos du Roy  
8.4
Saint-Émilion
Located in the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO for the preservation of its remarkable vineyard landscape, the restaurant is in an exceptional setting....
Located 10 km from Castillon-la-Bataille86 € per person 
Hostellerie de Plaisance  
9.6
Saint-Émilion
At the heart of the city of Saint Emilion, the Hostellerie de Plaisance welcomes you in its warm natural colors ... - In the kitchen, the young chef Philippe Etchebest a reference in...
Located 10.1 km from Castillon-la-Bataille108 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Maison Le Sèpe    
9.8
Sainte-Radegonde
Noble house of the seventeenth in a wine, two spacious bedrooms with views of vineyards, 180 beds, separate WC, walk-in shower in each room. Billiard room. Gourmet breakfasts on private...
Located 6.8 km from Castillon-la-BatailleFrom 95 € to 105 € the double room 
Chambres peyroutas    
9.5
Vignonet
Two charming bedrooms with every comfort. Each has a bathroom, toilet, tv, wifi, private entrance, garden courtyard closed by a gate électrique. Une private kitchen of 38 m², is made...
Located 8 km from Castillon-la-Bataille58 € the double room 
Domaine de blaignac  
Ruch
Enjoy a relaxing stay in an old wine house, 5 spacious bedrooms in the heart of the Entre-2-mers to 15 min. 50min from St Emilion and Bordeaux. Large garden in the vineyards, swimming...
Located 8.6 km from Castillon-la-BatailleFrom 68 € to 76 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte Rieuvert  
9.2
Castillon-la-Bataille
Large stone house, comfortable, vast meadow of trees. Located in Castillon la Bataille, in the valley of the Dordogne, near Saint-Emilion (Gironde)
Located in Castillon-la-BatailleFrom 445 € to 560 € per week 
Gite la Charmantine près de St Emilion  
9.2
Sainte-Colombe
You dream of a comfortable stay in a house where you would like your home? Looking for an intimate garden around a heated pool just for you? The cottage in Bordeaux The Charmantine...
Located 3.6 km from Castillon-la-Bataille1950 € per week 
Gîte le Lys de Maisonneuve
Saint-Émilion
Beautiful stone house on wine estate, not overlooked, renovated, quiet, independent, comfortable.
Located 10.1 km from Castillon-la-BatailleFrom 500 € to 650 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Domaine de nioton 
Pujols
Caime field at the center of vines owner's house 150 m comfort. Open all year.
Located 4.9 km from Castillon-la-Bataille 
Camping La Rivière Fleurie  
Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh
Between Bordeaux and St Emilion and Sarlat and Bergerac, La Rivière Fleurie is the ideal place for your holiday. Classified sites around are numerous and fun for everyone. Back at the...
Located 13.5 km from Castillon-la-BatailleFrom 16.90 € to 22.90 € per day 
Le Pressoir    
8
Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps
Cultivate the alliance of a stay full of activities and discoveries. The beautiful blue pool and colorful flowers are an introduction to the tradition of St. Emilion and Pomerol!
Located 16.1 km from Castillon-la-BatailleFrom 14 € to 25.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Fasthôtel (en Bergeracois)     
8.2
Montcaret
This Fasthotel is located in Montcaret, 25 kilometres west of Bergerac and a 20-minute drive from Saint-Emilion. It offers air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TV and free...
Located 8.1 km from Castillon-la-BatailleRoom from 50 €
Chateau Isabeau De Naujan    
7.6
Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas
This 14th-century castle is located a 10-minute drive from Saint-Emilion. Chateau Isabeau De Naujan offers rooms with direct views of the vineyards, TVs and Wi-Fi internet access in...
Located 8.4 km from Castillon-la-BatailleRoom from 115 €
Château de Sanse    
8.4
Sainte-Radegonde
This hotel is located in Sainte-Radegonde, near the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol vineyards. It offers an outdoor pool and a terrace with panoramic views of the surrounding woodlands and...
Located 9.8 km from Castillon-la-BatailleRoom from 120 €

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