Sauternes

Sauternes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSauternesBommes at 1.9 km
Insee code33504Léogeats at 2.8 km
Postcode33210Budos at 3.4 km
Latitude44.5310320Pujols-sur-Ciron at 3.6 km
Longitude-0.3432680Fargues at 3.9 km
AltitudeFrom 13 to 89 metersNoaillan at 6 km
Surface11.32 km²Roaillan at 6 km
Population693 inhabitantsLandiras at 7 km
Density60 inhabitants/km²Preignac at 7.1 km
Chief townBordeaux (at 48 km, 41 min)Toulenne at 7.2 km
DepartmentGirondeIllats at 7.7 km
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located 40 km south of Bordeaux, this village of 600 inhabitants in the heart of the vineyards will enchant you with its discreet charm.

Sauternes, famous for its white wine, "the best dessert in the world" is dotted with castles and old mansions.

Its proximity to the Mites, a tributary of the Garonne, in fact an ideal resting place for nature lovers.


SIGHTSEEING
  • House Sauternes.
  • Chateau d'Arche (AOC Sauternes and Barsac).
  • Castle Filhot (AOC Sauternes and Barsac).
  • Chateau Guiraud (AOC Sauternes and Barsac).
  • Chateau Lamothe Despujols (AOC Sauternes and Barsac).
  • Chateau Lamothe Guignard (AOC Sauternes and Barsac).
  • Chateau Raymond Lafon (AOC Sauternes and Barsac).
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Sauternes
MonumentsCastle of Yquem,   Church Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Open AOC Barsac Sauternes: early November.
  • The Raisin d'Or Sauternes: bike tours, walks, meals: early November.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Field trips to the half-day, day and weekend are offered by the Tourist Office of Sauternes.

PHOTOS
Glass Sauternes
 
Village Sauternes
Town Hall Square
 
City Hall Square
City Hall Square
 
Laundry
Vineyards
 
Pressoir
Vines
 
Vineyard
Vineyards
 
View on the castle Lafaurie Peyraguey from the vineyards of Chateau d'Yquem
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -4°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 9°C
RESTAURANTS 
La cuillere a pot
Origne
Located in the Regional Park of Landes de Gascogne. To 39 km south of Bordeaux and 15 km from Langon, Origne is an authentic village in the country paroupian loan of calm and serenity,...
Located 13.3 km from SauternesFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'hôtes du Château deJayle    
10
Saint-Martin-de-Sescas
Welcome to Castle Jayle 20 minutes south of Bordeaux in the Entre-Deux-Mers, the small commune of Saint Martin de Sescas, we welcome you to our 4 guest rooms tastefully decorated, air...
Located 14.5 km from Sauternes65 € the double room 
La Bastide  
Préchac
Welcome at La Bastide (English) - In the South-East of France, about 43 miles south from Bordeaux, you will find a comfortable and quiet place to stay. Surrounded by the huge forests...
Located 16.7 km from Sauternes60 € the double room 
Ferme de Mouline, Villa René  
Saint-André-du-Bois
Ferme de Mouline B&B is easy to find on the « Bis » road D 672. Half way between Saint Emilion and Sauternes, at Sainte Foy la Longue. Surrounded by vineyards our completely renovated...
Located 17.7 km from Sauternes60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîtes Salix Viminalis
Pondaurat
The single piece all wood, with a catch-all area (organized for backpackers), opens onto a large patio shade - partial sun, discovering the park and pool. On: bathroom surprises!
Located 21 km from SauternesFrom 280 € to 360 € per week 
La dorépontaise
Pondaurat
Try an unusual holiday in Aquitaine: A yurt as a shelter for original holiday surrounded by nature.
Located 21 km from SauternesFrom 390 € to 560 € per week 
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 27 km from SauternesFrom 1300 € to 1800 € per week 

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HOTELS
Relais du Chateau d'Arche     
8.7
Sauternes
Overlooking the village of Sauternes, the XVIII century charming charterhouse, located on a hill in the heart of the vineyard, offers an outstanding panorama. The Relais du Château...
Located in SauternesRoom from 60 €
La Farguaise    
7.5
Langon
This residence sits in a garden surrounded by a pine forest, 48 km south of Bordeaux. It offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, en suite facilities and a terrace....
Located 5.5 km from SauternesRoom from 60 €
Hotel Alienor     
9.4
Langon
Hotel Alienor is a quiet hotel situated near the A62 motorway, and just a 25-minute drive from Bordeaux. The guest rooms are spacious and include a television and air conditioning....
Located 6.4 km from SauternesRoom from 75 €

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Gironde
Grand Barrail Chateau, Resort & Spa
Located next to the Dordogne River, this 19th-century Château is 3 km from Saint-Emilion. It has an outdoor swimming pool,...
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