Margaux
A beautiful town made famous for its fantastic winemaking
The small village of Margaux, just north of Bordeaux, is most famously associated with the wine châteaux which produce the excellent Margaux appellation Médoc wines.
From here you can easily visit the splendid Château Margaux and taste its fine wines, as well as Château Palmer. The village has an informative Maison du Vin and a wonderful chocolatier.
As an interesting fact well over half of the surface area in the commune of Margaux is covered in vineyards.
History & Culture in [locality]
The history of Margaux runs hand in hand with the long and rich history of wine making in the area, mainly that of the renowned Chateau Margaux. Being small and covering a little less than 2.9 square miles in area the population of Margaux is however an astounding 1,300 people. The area was developed by winemakers and as such is now very much a winemakers town.
During the 18th century the lard, which mainly comprised of wet marshland, was converted into wineland. In 1855 the classification of the Medoc included more Margaux producers than any other appellation.
Sights & Attractions in [locality]
You're in prime country here to taste some of the most amazing and popular of Bordeaux wines, a visit to vineyards of Château Margaux is a must.
Alongside this magnificent estate a visit to the equally attractive and popular vineyard of Châeau Palmer should be added to that list.
Sights in Bordeaux
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Tomb of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, Verdelais
The tomb of this important and colourful painter is located in the cemetery of the Baroque church in Verdelais.
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Musee des Douanes, Bordeaux
Located in Bordeaux
Sitting on the stunning Place de la Bourse, the museum of customs is located in the former customs house and presents the history of the customs administration.
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Museum of Art and Archeology, Soulac-sur-Mer
Located in Soulac-sur-Mer
A great place to get to grips with the history and modern culture of the area in one hit. Well laid out and a great space for a family trip.
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Grotte Celestine Cave, Rauzan
Located in Rauzan
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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Memorial de la Fortresse du Nord Medoc Museum, Soulac-sur-Mer
Located in Soulac-sur-Mer
The association "Memorial de la Forteresse du Nord-Medoc" wants to remember to future generations the history of men during the Second World War, and the efforts of French forces to destroy this German fortress.
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Malagar Centre Francois Mauriac Museum, Saint Macaire
The beautiful estate and house of the domain Malagar inspired many pages of writing in some of Mauriac's most famous novels; Flesh and Blood, Destinies and The Knot of Vipers.
Events in [locality]
If you happen to be in the area in November then bear in mind that one of the most fun events in the town is the Margaux Saveurs, where the townsfolk will be all too delighted to share their knowledge of wine with you and encourage you to taste a range of exciting bottles.
Things to do in [locality]
On this relaxing holiday what better thing to do before (or after!) a wine tasting than to take in a round of gold in the sunshine, why not try Garden Golf of Margaux which is situated within the grounds of the Relais de Margaux Golf and Spa hotel.
Not trip to this lovely small town would be complete without a visit to the Mademoiselle de Margaux, a speciality chocolatière.
Things To Do in Bordeaux
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Public Garden
Located in Bordeaux
The public garden in the city of Bordeaux houses an arboretum, a library and a Natural History Museum.
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Bordeaux City Tour
Located in Bordeaux
Take in Bordeaux’s historic landmarks and modern highlights on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour with panoramic views and audio commentary for all ages.
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Le Petit Train de Bordeaux, City of Bordeaux
Located in Bordeaux
As it passes through the oldest parts of Bordeaux, making the most of the landscape, the train takes you past the most famous places and monuments of the city.
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Estuaire Jet Ski, Le Verdon sur Mer
You will be able to hire and learn how to drive a jet ski, with the assistance of qualified instructors, you can be on the water within 15 minutes.
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Le Train des Grands Vignobles (Vineyard Train) Tour, Saint Emilion
Located in Saint-Emilion
After discovering the city of Saint Emilion this train tour takes you out into the countryside and surrounding vineyards to discover more about the history and culture of wine in this region.
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Tuk-Tuk Tour (Wine Tour), Saint Emilion
Located in Saint-Emilion
100% electric and 100% silent, the infamous tuk-tuk comes to Saint Emilion to take you on a tour or the town and the vineyards that surround it.
