Quiet, relaxing and charming for an unforgettable stay, the Moulin de Rioupassat is 10 minutes from Saint Emilion, in the heart of the tourist, cultural and sports activities. Nicky & Denis await you in their water mill dating from the early seventeenth century, lovingly restored and decorated in accordance with the original materials of the beautiful region.
Moulin de Rioupassat, Rauzan
A hidden paradise in the vineyards and horse fields
The Moulin de Rioupassat offers rooms and a tree house, an unusual way to live unforgettable 8 metres from the ground, in a bicentenary tree.
After an active day in the beautiful region, enjoy a relaxing time at the pool, in the lush greenery of giant bamboo or in the sauna.
Beaches nearby
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Plage d'Eyrac Beach, Arcachon 
Plage d'Eyrac Beach, Arcachon
East of the main Plage d'Arcachon close to the marina and port
A small, peaceful and tranquil beach that is situated at the entrance to the marina and is the most sheltered of all the beaches around Arcachon due to its location within the basin.
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Plage d'Arcachon Beach, Arcahon 
Plage d'Arcachon Beach, Arcahon
The main beach along the seafront promenade of the town of Arcachon
An 800m strip of white sand situated between the Theirs and Eyrac piers this beach is very much in the Arcachon basin and sheltered from the strong Altlantic winds on the coast.
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Plage Pereire Beach, Arcachon 
Plage Pereire Beach, Arcachon
Around 3km of fine sand looking over to the Cap-Ferret peninsula
This is by far the largest and better known of the Arcachon beaches, stretching some 3km in length with wonderful views over to the chic town of Cap-Ferret and the peninsula beaches.
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Plage des Abatilles Beach, Arcachon 
Plage des Abatilles Beach, Arcachon
Running south along the west coast from the Pereire area
A wide walkway and promenade borders this beautiful beach. There are numerous things to do including games for children, surfing, beach volleyball and of course it's a great setting near the doors to the Atlantic ocean.
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La Plage Le Porge Oceane Beach, Le Porge 
La Plage Le Porge Oceane Beach, Le Porge
The closest beach to the city of Bordeaux, situated on the Atlantic Ocean
Le Porge beach is also known for its large waves and strong undertow, even if the rescuers are not far away, you must remain cautious as you would for many of the ocean beaches.
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Hourtin Lakeside Beach, Hourtin 
Hourtin Lakeside Beach, Hourtin
A calm lake beach on the largest fresh water lake in France
A protected natural reserve with wild marshes, sand dunes and pine forests, this huge body of water is perfect for outdoor activities such as sailing, swimming, water skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, fishing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, or walking and biking along the trails and cycle paths that line the shores of the lake.
Sights nearby
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Grotte Celestine Cave
Take a tour along Rauzan's underground river
These limestone caves run under the town of Rauzan and feature an underground river which has had many uses over the last two centuries.
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Eglise Saint-Symphorien Church, Castillon-la-Bataille 
Eglise Saint-Symphorien Church, Castillon-la-Bataille
18th-century church that dominates the centre of Castillon-la-Bataille
This impressive church was built in 1740 under the patronage of the Marchal of Turenne, count of Castillon, who had left money to the city in his will.
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La Tour du Chateau du Roi Tower, Saint Emilion
Medieval keep in Saint Emilion
Sited to the west of Saint-Emilion, the impressive square stone keep of this grand King's castle is all that now remains. The views of the city from the tower are well worth the 118 steps.
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Les Cordeliers Cloister, Saint Emilion
14th-century cloisters & home to a sparkling white wine
The monks originally lived just outside Saint-Emilion, but in 1338 they obtained permission from the Pope to establish a monastery within the walls. The cloister was built in the 14th-century.
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Eglise Monolithe Church, Saint-Emilion
Incredible underground church and catacombs
This church, sited in the higher part of Saint-Emilion town, is incredible underground feat, carved out of the rock over three centuries.
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Clocher de l'Eglise Monolithe Church Tower, Saint Emilion
Walk up 196 steps to reach the top of the bell tower
At 68 metres above the ground, looking down on the rooftops of the medieval town, take a deep breath and enjoy the 360° panoramic view of the most famous wine appellation.
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Towns nearby
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Castillon-la-Bataille 
Castillon-la-Bataille
Lively market town and the site of the last battle of the Hundred Years' War in 1453
You get a sense of this town's history as soon as you arrive, with are flags and coats of arms lining the roads that lead you to the main square.
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Saint-Emilion, Gironde 
Saint-Emilion, Gironde
One of the most beautiful villages in France and fabulous wines
Vineyards were planted around this old town in Roman times and whilst most people associate the name with the wine, the town itself is worth a visit for its ramparted old centre with interesting Romanesque churches and an incredible underground monolithic church.
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Sauveterre-de-Guyenne 
Sauveterre-de-Guyenne
A bastide town in the Gironde region, south east of Bordeaux
It has the typical square layout around a central market square that is common with towns of that time and they still hold a market there on Tuesday mornings. It's a good example of a bastide town; these towns were established mainly as commercial centres, encouraged by incentives set down in a charter.
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La Réole 
La Réole
A town close to the border of the department of the Gironde
This hilly town used to be the second largest in the region during medieval times, and it's home to the oldest town hall in France dating back to the 12th century.
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Saint-Macaire 
Saint-Macaire
Pretty town to the south east of the city of Bordeaux, on the Garonne river
The pretty town of Saint-Macaire is a good base for seeing the area around Langon. It dates back to the 1st century AD and grew as a battlement town in the first half of the last millennium.
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Langon 
Langon
Pretty town on the banks of the river Garonne, opposite Saint-Macaire
On the left bank of the Garonne, 50km inland, south east from Bordeaux, Langon is perfectly located for visiting the impressive Château de Roquetaillade and sampling the Sauternes wines to the east and the Entre-Deux-Mers wines to the north.
