Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac

Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac

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Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac The village is located in the south-west France. Specifically in the Médoc (Gironde) about 30 km from the tip of the Medoc, 3 km from the estuary of the Gironde, 15 km from the beaches of the Atlantic and 80 miles north of Bordeaux.

Formerly, the islands surrounded by water where we traveled in a boat, three small municipalities grouped for a century and a half between estuary and ocean with an area of 4 500 hectares for a population of 883 inhabitants.

The town of the Roman Jovis to consist of three separate parishes, who meet in 1851, St Pierre de Jau, Dignac of St Peter and St Romain de Loyrac, they form the ends of a triangle whose center of gravity is called : Jau-Dignac and Loirac or "Center".

Marshes drained by Dutchmen in the 17th century, lined with tamarisk, feed many cattle, sheep and horses, producing cereals, while on his mounds of serious harvested a generous wine, with its twenty Medoc appellation wines.

The buildings built mostly between the 18th and 19th century emphasized the importance of this period for the village. In fact the reunification of the three parishes promotes the implementation of new building, like the church, town hall, school or rectory.

The most impressive sights of the town:

Lighthouse Richard.

The church of the eighteenth century, the Empire style.

All houses in the 18th and nineteenth.

The archaeological site of the Saint-Simeon.

The mill Poulard, beautifully restored by an individual.

The monumental crosses.

Events notable periodicals:

The 3rd weekend of June: Feast of the village.

Mid-July: The JAU'lympiades (Recreational Day on wine).

Early August: Day Lighthouse Richard.

Circuit prestigious castles (Rothschild, Lafitte, Margaux ...) while walking on the D2 until Pauillac.

Cordovan Lighthouse at the mouth of the Gironde, the oldest lighthouse in France, access by water shuttle.

The restored mill and mounaques to Vensac.

The tour of the bunker command Soulac-sur-Mer and its basilica combining both Romanesque and Gothic, and was inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage inventory!

Lighthouse Richard essential site of the tip of the Medoc

The church of Saint-Paulin

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 11°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C

Chambres d'hotes 'les Prés Verts'     9.3 Civrac-en-Médoc 5 guest rooms including a family suite in a charming renovated. This guest house will delight you with its qualities: beds, independent entrance for access to rooms, bathroom and toilet,... Located 6.9 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac From 58 € to 96 € the double room

La Hourqueyre     8.9 Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc Corinne welcomes you in in her tastefully decorated 19th century house surrounded by gardens and vineyards. You will find there the charm of family furniture, the peace and quiet of... Located 13.8 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac From 57 € to 61 € the double room

Le clos de la palmeraie     8 Ordonnac Located on the road to the prestigious chateaux of the Medoc, Le Clos de la Palmeraie, remains of the eighteenth century, welcomes you for a stay of escape in the middle of vignes.... Located 13.8 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac 70 € the double room

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La Verdotte Queyrac Large and pleasant holiday home comfort in the heart of the Medoc and its pristine natural environment, close to the vast ocean beaches, in a quiet park of 2000 m²,200 meters from a... Located 5.1 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac From 400 € to 1000 € per week

Villa lesques a 6Mn des plages Medoc Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc 250m² villa with pool and jacuzzi closed 7 seats. 6 large bedrooms living room kitchen pool hall barbecue and plancha bowling games out of 490 children with trampoline safety net has... Located 7.1 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac From 1600 € to 4200 € per week

Maison entre vignoble et atlantique   10 Grayan-et-l'Hôpital Lovely comfortable house on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and close to the Medoc vineyard. Large enclosed garden - 2 bedrooms - garden - terrace - kitchen - washing machine - dishwasher... Located 11 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac From 450 € to 650 € per week

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Camping les lacs     9.4 Soulac-sur-Mer The Camping Les Lacs, located just 2500 m from the magnificent Altantic beaches of the Côte d'Argent, offers you the hire of mobil-home or chalets with terrace. For fun and games :... Located 15.7 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac From 18 € to 28 € per day

Le Soleil D'Or   Vendays-Montalivet Facing the sea, Le Soleil D'Or is an ideal site for a holiday. The beach is 100 m and 300 m at the center. On leaving the campsite, you'll go directly to a huge network of cycle paths... Located 16 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac From 14.10 € to 20.20 € per day

Camping municipal les oyats     8.4 Soulac-sur-Mer Small family campsite human size or comfort, quietness and quality of service are paramount. A 800 m from the beach Atlantic, in the heart of the forest, we are at 50 m 100 km of track... Located 16.4 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac From 16 € to 19.90 € per day

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Hotel Les Vieux Acacias      7.6 Queyrac Hotel Les Vieux Acacias is located in the famous wine-growing region of Médoc. Its rooms have shower or bath, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. The family-run Hotel Les Vieux... Located 5.4 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac Room from 46 €

Hotel Rollan De By      9.2 Bégadan Hotel Rollan de By features bright and spacious en suite rooms with sofa beds, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. It has a lovely terrace that overlooks the garden. Rollan... Located 7.2 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac Room from 109 €

Logis l'Arberet      7 Vendays-Montalivet Set near the beaches and the prestigious Médoc vineyards, the hotel restaurant Le Logis l'Arberet welcomes you in a quiet, flowered family setting. It features comfortable guest rooms... Located 10.1 km from Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac Room from 49 €

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