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Ruch

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Gironde

Ruch - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Gironde
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Located 50 km from Bordeaux, the prefecture, it is equidistant to 30 km of Langon, La Réole, Libourne and Sainte-Foy-la-Grande. An area large compared to the municipalities of the Entre-Deux-Mers, 1449 hectares, it is crossed by two rivers, the Gamage and Escouach, tributaries of the Dordogne, which are at the same time limits . Ruch at the beginning of the century with a population of 750 inhabitants, the rural exodus will reduce the number Ruchel to 600 currently. The economy ruchelaise, geared mainly to the wine industry, is driven by the presence of the wine cooperative "Les Chais de Vaure" and several private cellars.

Geographical information

MunicipalityRuch
Postcode33350
Latitude44.7755480 (N 44° 46’ 32”)
Longitude-0.0399440 (W 0° 2’ 24”)
AltitudeFrom 17m to 110m
Surface area14.49 km²
Population587 inhabitants
Density40 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBordeaux (55 km, 1:03)
Insee code33361
IntercommunalityCC Castillon/Pujols
DepartmentGironde
TerritoryAquitaine
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Bossugan2.8 km (6 min)
Mauriac4.3 km (7 min)
Pujols4.8 km (9 min)
Saint-Antoine-du-Queyret5.2 km (9 min)
Mérignas5.3 km (8 min)
Doulezon5.5 km (12 min)
Blasimon5.7 km (8 min)
Saint-Pey-de-Castets6.9 km (11 min)
Cleyrac7.5 km (11 min)
Sainte-Florence7.5 km (12 min)
Rauzan8.1 km (11 min)
Listrac-de-Durèze8.3 km (14 min)
Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas9.2 km (12 min)
Civrac-sur-Dordogne9.5 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

The Tower of Ausonius, the 15th century Benedictine priory, which now houses the town hall.

The Church of St. Stephen Roman foundation and again restored.

The "make the stern." According to old beliefs, the water of this fountain had the power to cure sterility in women.

The town was also famous as a pilgrimage site designed to promote breastfeeding.

The Chais de Vaure, wine cooperative.

Courteillac Castle, Castle Vaure, noble houses and the Lardier Haille (no access).

Places of interest

Monuments

Photos

Vaure Castle (private)
Vaure Castle (private)
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Tour of Ausonius
Tour of Ausonius
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Church
Church
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Vineyard Ruch
Vineyard Ruch
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 18°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 17°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Rauzan: gourmet walk the second weekend in June, flea market in April and October.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Explore the Dordogne by canoe or kayak
Sports sensations12 € to 20 € Pessac-sur-Dordogne (10.6 km)
River outing on the Dordogne
Nature and the great outdoors10 € to 50 € Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt (21 km)
Maiden flight and microlight discovery flight
Sports sensations80 € to 225 € La Réole (23 km)
Tasting and sales at the Borderie vineyards
Local flavoursFreeSaint-Médard-de-Guizières (27 km)
Pays Gabay o Guîtres railbike
Nature and the great outdoors35 € Guîtres (32 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Bossugan-Ruch through the vineyard
HikeEasy2:30Bossugan (1.8 km)
"Between vineyards and Dordogne" in Saint Emilion
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate1:30Saint-Émilion (16 km)
Laubardemont Canal
HikeEasy1:00Sablons (30 km)
Mios-Bazas cycle path
Cycling itineraryEasy8:00Le Nizan (37 km)
Templar Route in Marcenais
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy45 minMarcenais (39 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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