Craig’s guidebook
City/town information
Montendre, 10km away (12 mins in the car) is our nearest big towns. The market, on Thursday, is one of the best in the area. During the summer season the ‘marché nocturne’ is a must visit (sadly not on 2021 due to COVID).
The town itself has several bars, restaurants and the nearest big supermarket, also has a train station with direct trains to Bordeaux and La Rochelle.
Also has a big Lac with plage, great for walks or even a quick dip on a hot day. This is right next to the "Mysterra, Parc Des Labyrinthes à Montendre" which is great for kids.
23 locals recommend
Montendre
Montendre, 10km away (12 mins in the car) is our nearest big towns. The market, on Thursday, is one of the best in the area. During the summer season the ‘marché nocturne’ is a must visit (sadly not on 2021 due to COVID).
The town itself has several bars, restaurants and the nearest big supermarket, also has a train station with direct trains to Bordeaux and La Rochelle.
Also has a big Lac with plage, great for walks or even a quick dip on a hot day. This is right next to the "Mysterra, Parc Des Labyrinthes à Montendre" which is great for kids.
Jonzac (25 min drive) is a great town full of history, covered market shops, restaurants and much more. Its our go to place, particularly recommended is the Chez Loic restaurant.
45 locals recommend
Jonzac
Jonzac (25 min drive) is a great town full of history, covered market shops, restaurants and much more. Its our go to place, particularly recommended is the Chez Loic restaurant.
Saint-Émilion
The home of some of the most renowned wines in the world.
24 miles, 45 min drive
Busy market town on the edge of the Gironde estuary. Guarded by the UNESCO Heritage - Citadelle de Blaye designed by Vauban to defend Bordeaux and the Gironde.
Also has a car ferry which crosses the Gironde making it a great place to explore the world famous Medoc chateaux and vineyards.
91 locals recommend
Blaye
24 miles, 45 min drive
Busy market town on the edge of the Gironde estuary. Guarded by the UNESCO Heritage - Citadelle de Blaye designed by Vauban to defend Bordeaux and the Gironde.
Also has a car ferry which crosses the Gironde making it a great place to explore the world famous Medoc chateaux and vineyards.
Heart of the Cognac spirit making appellation. Multiple tours around the largest distilleries. Great shopping and a renowned Blues festival.
182 locals recommend
Cognac
Heart of the Cognac spirit making appellation. Multiple tours around the largest distilleries. Great shopping and a renowned Blues festival.
On of the major parts of the Bordeaux wine region. Great town with many chateau to visit nearby. Stop off at the Tourist Office, by the river front for all the information as to what is happening.
30 locals recommend
Pauillac
On of the major parts of the Bordeaux wine region. Great town with many chateau to visit nearby. Stop off at the Tourist Office, by the river front for all the information as to what is happening.
Just 45 miles away, 1 hour by car (park in one of the many Park and Rides and take the tram in) or direct by train from Montendre.
Voted best tourist city in the world in 2015.
716 locals recommend
Bordeaux
Just 45 miles away, 1 hour by car (park in one of the many Park and Rides and take the tram in) or direct by train from Montendre.
Voted best tourist city in the world in 2015.
Wine Tasting
An opportunity to taste some of the best wine in the Bordeaux region in one of the most beautiful Chateau. Tastings need to be booked in advance.
6 locals recommend
Chateau Pichon Baron
D2An opportunity to taste some of the best wine in the Bordeaux region in one of the most beautiful Chateau. Tastings need to be booked in advance.
Château Siffle Merle
1 Le MerleCall Emeline first and she will set up a tasting for you, tell her we sent you.
Great selection of wines, make sure you get to taste some of the older Blaye - Cotes de Bordeaux AOC.
7 locals recommend
La Petite Cave
1 Rue Saint-SimonGreat selection of wines, make sure you get to taste some of the older Blaye - Cotes de Bordeaux AOC.
One of the up and coming chateaux in the area. Their Cru Bourgeois is really very good, hand harvesting really shows through here.
Château du Moulin Rouge
16 Rue de CostesOne of the up and coming chateaux in the area. Their Cru Bourgeois is really very good, hand harvesting really shows through here.
Food scene
On a warm summer evening, this restaurant is a 45 minute walk through the French countryside, serving great food.
6 locals recommend
La Diligence
Le BourgOn a warm summer evening, this restaurant is a 45 minute walk through the French countryside, serving great food.
Classy but informal, with simply fantastic food and great staff. Needs booking in advance.
12 locals recommend
bistrot gourmand chez loic
37 Pl. du ChâteauClassy but informal, with simply fantastic food and great staff. Needs booking in advance.