Lesparre-Médoc

The only remnant of the castle of the lords of Lesparre, the Honor Tower is now classified as an historic monument. Imposing square dungeon from the early fourteenth century, it is thirty meters high and twelve wide. Located at the southern corner of the old fortress, it has a vaulted ogival ground floor and four floors. It now houses a museum and an art exhibition from July to the end of September. It can be visited by appointment the rest of the year.

Built in the mid-nineteenth century, the church of St. Trélody replaces an old building of the eleventh century. In neo-Gothic style, it reveals in its interior the relics of Saint Clair and Saint Allodius.

At the same time, the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church also presents neo-Gothic architecture. Inside you can discover a large part of the furniture of the old church, as the wooden crucifix of the sixteenth century, the font of the seventeenth, or a pulpit, stalls and stained glass windows of the nineteenth.

Turned towards viticulture and the production of great wines, the castle of Escot dates from the 18th century. It is possible to discover the secrets of production.

As you stroll through the town, do not miss to admire the exterior of the Palace of Justice built in 1832. The Costume Palace will also allow you to discover the personal collection of costumes of M. Mazarin ranging from prehistory to the Belle Epoque.

Weekly markets are held on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.

For Easter, place at the Festival of the Lamb with its festivities and its animated meals.

On the Ascension weekend, the Rosière festival offers entertainment in Saint-Trélody.

The first weekend of August, come participate in four days of festivities for the wine fair with tastings, concerts or fireworks.

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