Portets

Portets

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• Bathed in the Garonne, the vineyards of Graves, Portets contains the largest concentration of castles of Graves appellation, vineyard which forms the bulk of his business. Recommended route between Bordeaux and Toulouse if you take the RD 1113 or if you cross the Garonne on the right bank to the left bank by the bridge Eiffel Langoiran. Ideally located just minutes from the vineyards to the prestigious appellations: Loupiac, Cadillac, Entre-Deux-Mers, Sauternes and Sainte Croix du Mont.
• History of Portets:

• "I was Port, vineyard I am" was the motto of Portets. At the bottom of the stairs of the castle of Portets from a fountain, the source of widening Lourme flowed into the Garonne. When the Romans arrived, they found a few individuals living near the source: the first Portésiens.
• "Port I was" In the early 18th century there was an old port which was called the Port-a tribute to Madame the wife of Antoine de Gascq, lord of the castle. The second port or port of Roy, in memory of a visit from Henry IV, was parallel to the first. The third port ran along the retaining wall of the terrace of the castle. These three ports were working together for the well-developed river trade at the time.
• "I remain Vineyard" The composition of rich soil, its exceptional location make Portets was chosen to test planting of vines and became the cradle of the vineyards of Graves: the oldest vineyards in the Bordeaux region, since it has more than 2000 years!

• The wines of Graves: The vast and beautiful country of Graves wine begins in the northern part of the "Jalle Blanquefort" north of Bordeaux, and ends shortly after Langon upstream of the Garonne. It borders the east along its entire length while to the west, the huge and beautiful forest of pine barrens and serves as border protection. In the Graves region, there are three designations of origin: The AOC Graves and Pessac-Leognan producing red wines and dry white Graves AOC and higher for sweet white wines. A ranking in 1953 and completed in 1959 singled out 16 classified growths in red and / or white.
• The oldest vineyard in Bordeaux: This area, near Bordeaux, the vineyard was established in Gironde. Recent archaeological excavations date the creation of the vineyards around the year 40 AD. However, the real boom began only wine Middle Ages. At that time, the first vines were planted in the heart of the city of Bordeaux and the surrounding area. The Golden Age of the 14th century opened on a craze for the English "claret." The 15th to the 18th century, formed a family of large estates attached to the production of quality wines, wines that were then under the name "wines of Graves," a name seen as the Bordeaux wine par excellence.
• Terroir: A unique combination of favorable factors: The wines of Graves are the only ones in France to carry the name of their soil, "weary of bourdeus grabs", literally "Graves from Bordeaux." The antiquity and originality of this designation recall the major role played by soil in the quality of the wines of Graves. These Graves, composed of gravel and pebbles by water, have a thickness varying from eight inches to 3 feet or more. They are witnesses to the ancient course of the Garonne, in place since the end of the Tertiary and during the Quaternary as and when passing the glacial episodes. Perfectly reflecting solar radiation, the heat gradually redistributes Grave of the clusters and thus contributes to a better ripening of the grapes.
• Fish of the Garonne: The Garonne and its estuary welcome eight species of migratory fish: allis shad, shad sham, eel, European sturgeon, the river lamprey, sea lamprey, Atlantic salmon and trout The sea is the major axis of migration for fish, linking the Atlantic to the Pyrenees. It is a nutrient medium but also a breeding ground, the gravel bed housing the eggs. Some human activities have harmed these fragile populations. The water pollution, dams and so on. disrupted ecosystems. But in recent years devices have been developed to preserve endangered fish species. As for example the prohibition of shad fishing.
• The plaice fishery: This fishery is carried out on the Atlantic coast, from the Gironde to the mouth of the Loire. The net is a net square with an area of ​​few square meters stretched over a frame down flat and horizontally by means of a winch from a jetty which advances at sea and which is generally constructed shelter, even a small apartment. After a few minutes waiting for dissipation of the disturbance caused by the descent, the net is back up fairly quickly, in principle, trapping fish that were between him and the surface. Fishing is a highly regulated due to the construction of a jetty on the maritime domain. In addition, the squares are subject to the effects of the Garonne and the vagaries of weather. Thus, many flounder have been destroyed by two severe storms experienced by the South West over the past 10 years.
• The Bore: The bore is an exceptional phenomenon that occurs in some estuaries in times of high tides (we have identified about 60 sites worldwide). Currently, in France, there are only Aquitaine. Indeed, the work and development of other rivers in France, particularly those of the Seine have disrupted the conditions for its formation. This big bore dangerous to navigation has disappeared some 30 years ago. In very specific conditions (intensive tidal river high flow and low water level), the tide is held back by the waves of the river is a series of ridges that can reach 3 m high in best conditions. This set of waves (ten separated by a distance of ten meters) taking with him nearly half of the incoming tide up the estuary with a speed of from 15 to 30 km / h. It spreads well over 150 km away and disappears in areas where the tidal current is completely undermined.

• The Garonne: Formerly important axis of navigation and transportation of goods, the Garonne River is now navigable only in its estuary to the stone bridge in Bordeaux for larger vessels (cargo, container ... ), and to Langon, to Portets where a water spot for large barges. The transport of large size of the activity resumed with the aircraft and especially the construction of the A380 which is taken by river to Langon before reaching the road in the workshops of Toulouse.
• The halt water: The water spot arranged incentives for port call at a natural history and remarkable vineyards at the foot of the castle, ancient tower and old toll Portet. The water spot is one of the most modern banks of the Garonne. The pontoon allows riverboats, cruise ships and other vessels to dock comfortably. These calls are an opportunity to combine great tasting wines Portets, food and cultural tour. The port also welcomes individuals who browse the Garonne and Portets are in electrical connection, drinking water, toilets, barbecue, benches and picnic tables.
• The Church of St. Vincent (Madonna and Child): The church was built in 1861 by entrepreneur Pierre Gaston masonry according to the plans of the architect Henri Duphot to replace the church destroyed installed the remains of the castle, which itself replaced a 12th century church built at a place called the cure.
• The tower of the King: Former toll tower on the banks of the old port. Named port of King in memory of a visit by King Henri IV. Arched openings surmounted by masks.
• The laundry of Pimpane: It is tiled and the roof is in very good condition. It is always powered by a source.
• The laundry Port du Roy: It is fed by a spring that still flows and a good flow. Under the water very clean, you can see the bottom of the pool tile.
• Castle Mongenan:

• Historic monument open to visitors and wine of Graves, Castle Mongenan, "Best of Wine Tourism 2008", is a folly of Louis the 15th time that has retained all of its furniture, its art and its period decoration. It is part of a series of three gardens also protected and labeled "remarkable gardens". Garden ornament, ornamental garden, and garden utilities esoteric connotation to show the friendship and admiration of the host, Antoine de Gascq for Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who was his master of music and botany. They bring together more than a thousand species and varieties of ornamental plants, vegetables, aromatic and medicinal dye. One of the fifteen most beautiful rose gardens of France flourished on the banks of the vineyard.
• Mongenan Museum is entirely devoted to the second part of the 18th century. Historical documents, manuscripts, portraits, memories of the East India Company, objects, valuable court costumes, toiles de Jouy, Nantes and Beautiran, herbaria of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, earthenware and porcelain transport visitors to the court of Louis XVI .
• A Masonic Temple period and its amazing collection of ritual objects is also available and the main rooms of the castle fully furnished.
• Possibility of tasting wines.
• Open 365 days a year for groups of ten hours of their choice by appointment at +33 5 56 67 18 11.
• Open for individual visitors (entrance fee, free for children) from February 15 to December 31, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and school holidays all areas off-season from 14h to 18h. Every day in July, August and September from 10am to 12pm and 14pm to 18pm.
• Address: Rue de Mongenan - 33640 Portets.

• Castle Lagueloup:

• Impressive "wine factory" built by the architect Samuel Wolff under Napoleon the third and has a beautiful material still in working order, the chateau of 1700 m² Lagueloup develops showrooms one of the finest museums in the Gironde wine . Thousand rare objects, tools, documents, schedules tell the vineyards of the 18th century to today. Memories of the great Bordeaux wine merchants, coopers complete workshop, old labels, "ampellographie" Daurel to prepare the visitor to visit the cellars and tasting of wines from Graves dry whites and reds.
• Lagueloup The castle is in an old neighborhood overlooking the Garonne. Its 19th century buildings include the older parts of medieval and seventeenth. Its park is also open to the public has an amazing baptistery Early Christian period which indicates that this place is devoted to wine since the third century.
• Open daily from 10am to 12pm and 14pm to 18pm.
• Visit and wine tasting and gourmet.
• Address: 2-4 rue de la Liberté - 33640 Portets.

• In July and August, ferries "Graves otherwise. Discover Portets and Graves vineyards exceptional. Portets Arrive by boat, and home of Portets tour, tour, tasting and lunch in a vineyard of Portets, exhibition of artists portésiens, return via the river in late afternoon. Exit fee. Information from the Tourist Office at Portets +33 9 77 93 04 12.
• In September: Winemaker loop. Walking about 15 km wine tasting and entertainment. Information from the Tourist Office at Portets +33 9 77 93 04 12.

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Espace Tillac Le JB Ambarès-et-Lagrave Restaurant open all year. For lunch every day. The evening from Thursday to Saturday (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday by appointment only) - refined and inventive cuisine prepared by Jacques... Located 25 km from Portets From 25 € to 55 € per person

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La Vigne     8.6 Saint-Médard-d'Eyrans Charming stone house, independent of the owners' house, the Maison d'Hotes Lavigne has 3 double bedrooms: Upstairs room Rose and Peony room (the largest, with more convertible), a shared... Located 6.6 km from Portets 55 € the double room

Château de Lantic     8 Martillac The Château de Lantic is located 15 minutes from Bordeaux in the heart of the appellation of Pessac Léognan. Built in 1740 by Captain de Lantic, the castle has been renovated with taste... Located 9.3 km from Portets From 99 € to 169 € the double room

La Halte Montaigne     9.5 Bordeaux 5 rooms of charm ideally situated in the center of Bordeaux, including 2 bedroom suites. Contemporary decor done by an artist from Bordeaux. Equipped kitchen at your dipostion. Patio... Located 17.7 km from Portets From 70 € to 90 € the double room

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La mansion La Sauve Chateau de Castelneau dates back to the fourteenth century with further additions in the seventeenth century. Castelneau is listed as a historic monument. It is located in the heart... Located 12 km from Portets From 1300 € to 1800 € per week

La maison du passage   9.6 Talence Beautifully decorated home with this for 5 to 6 C. pers. 1. double bed, 2 ch. lit simple, separate wc, fully equipped kitchen opening onto small patio and garden furniture, bathroom,... Located 18.3 km from Portets 500 € per week

Gîte Saint Leu Artigues-près-Bordeaux Duplex Apartment 70 m² totally independent, adjoining the owners house. Parking, garden, terrace, veranda, traditional environment and qualité. Grande bedroom 2 pers with wash/dressingroom,... Located 18.5 km from Portets 380 € per week

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Relais Akena La Brède      8.4 La Brède The Relais Akena La Brède is located to the south of Bordeaux. It offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Guest rooms at the Relais Akena are air-conditioned. They are equipped... Located 7.7 km from Portets Room from 61 €

Chateau De Lantic     8.1 Martillac The Chateau de Lantic is located in the village of Martillac, just 10 minutes from the centre of Bordeaux. The boutique hotel offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and daily breakfast.... Located 8.7 km from Portets Room from 99 €

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