Prignac-et-Marcamps

Prignac-et-Marcamps

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownPrignac-et-MarcampsSaint-Laurent-d'Arce at 1.9 km
Insee code33339Tauriac at 2.3 km
Postcode33710Saint-Gervais at 2.7 km
Latitude45.0299780Ambès at 3.5 km
Longitude-0.4927850Virsac at 4.2 km
AltitudeFrom 2 to 42 metersPeujard at 4.3 km
Surface9.66 km²Lansac at 5.2 km
Population1315 inhabitantsBourg at 5.3 km
Density136 inhabitants/km²Saint-André-de-Cubzac at 5.4 km
Chief townBordeaux (at 32 km, 34 min)Saint-Antoine at 5.7 km
DepartmentGirondePugnac at 5.8 km
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Following the merger of two municipalities, and Marcamps Prignac-and-Cazelles in 1965, Prignac-et-Marcamps extends on the right bank of the Dordogne.

Halfway between Bourg-sur-Gironde and Saint-Andre-de-Cubzac on the RD669, the town of 1315 inhabitants is limited naturally by the Dordogne and the Moron south west and north.

The arms of the municipality is a reference to the mammoth cave of Pair No Pair. The letters P, M, C mean Prignac, Marcamps and Gazelles.


SIGHTSEEING

Rich in monuments and castles whose traces are among the oldest, is one of the few villages to have many churches, chapels and laundries to be missed.

One example Lurzines Chapels and San Felix, the washing of Nolly and Christoly, castles and Grissac Great Day, the Romanesque church of Saint-Michel Marcamps 12th century and now desecrated, it has since been beautifully restored to serve as a cultural space. It hosts including exhibitions and concerts.

Above the cave of Pair No Pair discovered in 1881 by Francis Dalleau, and his wonderful wall engravings of horses, goats, deer, mammoths and bovines dating from the Aurignacian (between 33,000 and 26,000 years BC). Moving evidence of artistic awakening of humanity, it is one of the most remarkable caves with Upper Paleolithic. A reception center houses tools and bones of prehistoric animals.

Nearby, a remarkable area of natural wildlife and flora of 22 hectares, the site's natural Moron, to the delight of fishermen, sportsmen and hikers.

Finally, on the road Marcamps, careers cut to extract the yellow stones of the region found in some buildings Bordeaux suffered its heyday in the 18th century.

Detailed information
Leisure centresCave of Pair-non-Pair
MonumentsChapel of Lurzine

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The former listed village of Bourg, Route de la Corniche, the mill at Grand Puy Lansac, the citadel of Blaye or the Cubzaguais are not to be missed!

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Laundry Nolly
Stained Glass of St Michael's Church
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 3°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -4°C - Max. 7°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 8°C
RESTAURANTS 
Lorelei
Pugnac
Family kitchen, rustic, located along the RD 137.
Located 6.9 km from Prignac-et-MarcampsFrom 10 € to 15 € per person 
La fontaine
La Lande-de-Fronsac
Traditional restaurant with local produce and a kitchen with some original notes and flavors of the world.
Located 10.7 km from Prignac-et-MarcampsFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
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 12.5 km from Prignac-et-MarcampsFrom 25 € to 55 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
123 chemin du bord de l'eau  
Macau
Come visit a dreamland, 15 minutes from Bordeaux, at the gate of the Medoc, facing the Gironde estuary: Le 123 chemin du bord de l'eau. Stéphanie and Serge Tchekhov welcome you to their...
Located 7 km from Prignac-et-MarcampsFrom 90 € to 250 € the double room 
Bien etre et detente    
9.8
Ambarès-et-Lagrave
15 m ² room with bed of 140 - a living room with day bed, TV Integrated Freeview, free wifi. - For those wishing to eat in option on request.  a meal, if provision of a microwave to...
Located 11.4 km from Prignac-et-Marcamps60 € the double room 
Chateau de Gourdet    
9.7
Saint-Mariens
Large and beautiful remains of the 17th century on a hill, very beautiful sight, surrounded by the vineyards of the 1st Cotes de Blaye, quiet. Ground floor: entrée-salon, room manger....
Located 11.9 km from Prignac-et-MarcampsFrom 55 € to 60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte de La Prévôté
Périssac
A winery is a lovely area of ​​60 m ² equipped to accommodate disabled guests with wide doors and / or sliding an Italian shower and WC on-high.
Located 12.6 km from Prignac-et-MarcampsFrom 310 € to 390 € per week 
2 gites (pour 8) au calme avec piscine.
Saugon
The farmhouse is situated in the wine-producing region of Blaye on the Gironde estuary, 40 minutes north of Bordeaux. The 2 gites sleep 8 each. Both face south across the garden and...
Located 16.3 km from Prignac-et-MarcampsFrom 500 € to 1225 € per week 
La Maison des Ecureuils  
8.6
Artigues-près-Bordeaux
Small house of 48 m², registered with Gites de France. In a park of 5 hectares and wood, 8 km from Bordeaux. Cottage Rental in the week, or mini three days 200 €, 500 € or monthly off-season...
Located 19.3 km from Prignac-et-Marcamps380 € per week 

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HOTELS
Acadien 
Ambès
Just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Ambes, this residence offers free Wi-Fi access and free private parking on site. It is a 30-minute drive from the 18th-century Bordeaux and its...
Located 3.4 km from Prignac-et-MarcampsRoom from 25 €
Relais du Château Julie 
Virsac
Set in an 18th-century château with a vineyard, this guest house is located 1 km from the centre of Virsac. You can sample the château’s wines with your meals, which consist of regional...
Located 4.2 km from Prignac-et-MarcampsRoom from 80 €
1.2.3 Chemin du Bord de l'Eau 
Macau
Facing the Gironde Estuary, this guest house is just a 10-minute drive from the Medoc vineyards. You can go wine tasting on site or relax by the outdoor swimming pool. The rooms and...
Located 7 km from Prignac-et-MarcampsRoom from 90 €

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