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Bow of the barge
The locks between la Garonne and the Canal des Deux Mers
Le château de Roquetaillade. This site exists since prehistoric times. In 1306, Cardinal de la Mothe built a fortress here: Ch鈚eau Neuf de Roquetaillade. It has undergone several restorations since, with major overhauls during the Renaissance and then again in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc.
Glasses of Sauternes.
Sauternes vineyard. In the background, Chateau d'Yquem, Premier Grand Cru Classe Superieur.
The medieval fortified town of Saint-Macaire . Place du Mercadiou.
The medieval fortified town of Saint-Macaire . Place du Mercadiou.
The medieval fortified town of Saint-Macaire. La place du Mercadiou (close-up).
Sainte Croix du Mont. fossilised oyster shells.
Sainte Croix du Mont. Le château de Tastes.
Barsac. A birol is a sort of small fishing boat... without fishermen!
Barsac. A birol, close-up of the nets.
The village of Loupiac.
Cadillac. Cadillac château of the Dukes of Epernon.
Bordeaux. La rue Saint-James et la Grosse Cloche
Bordeaux. Place de la Bourse.
Bordeaux. Le pont de Pierre (beautiful stone bridge in Bordeaux).
Bordeaux. The Grand Theatre.
Citadelle de Blaye
Château FALFAS In Bayon.In the 14th and 15th centuries, this estate belonged to the Lords of Lansac, who owed allegiance to the English crown.
John and Veronique Cochran will welcome you at their chateau in Bourg-sur-Gironde.
The medieval town of Saint Emilion. St. Emilion is classed a UNESCO world heritage site.
Saint-Emilion. the arcades.
Saint-Emilion. terrace of a cafe