What to do locally
Arts & Culture
Beautiful theatre and also great for shopping and the new wine museum
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Bordeaux
Beautiful theatre and also great for shopping and the new wine museum
Supermarkets, Shops
Please check for public holidays in France as supermarkets are often closed. Some shops still observe the traditional French lunchtime between 12pm - 2pm. Half-day closing on Sunday.
Weekly market on Friday. A small selection of shops and restaurants. Supermarket and petrol station.
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Monségur
Please check for public holidays in France as supermarkets are often closed. Some shops still observe the traditional French lunchtime between 12pm - 2pm. Half-day closing on Sunday.
Weekly market on Friday. A small selection of shops and restaurants. Supermarket and petrol station.
Please check for public holidays in France as supermarkets are often closed. Some shops still observe the traditional French lunchtime between 12pm - 2pm. Half-day closing on Sunday.
Weekly market on Monday. A small selection of shops and restaurants. Supermarket and petrol station.
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Duras
Please check for public holidays in France as supermarkets are often closed. Some shops still observe the traditional French lunchtime between 12pm - 2pm. Half-day closing on Sunday.
Weekly market on Monday. A small selection of shops and restaurants. Supermarket and petrol station.
Several large supermarkets including l'Eclerc, Intermarche, Lidl, Super U.
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Marmande
Several large supermarkets including l'Eclerc, Intermarche, Lidl, Super U.
Pineuilh
A huge hypermarket plus a Lidl.
Biocoop Du Marmandais
Route de BordeauxBio Coop in Marmande, quality local produce.
Food Scene and restaurants
www.lovingaquitaine.com offer private catering, picnics, wine and historical tours.
Sainte-Colombe-de-Duras
www.lovingaquitaine.com offer private catering, picnics, wine and historical tours.
Maison Guinguet gourmet chocolate, a nice shop to visit, also selling gifts. Near Duras.
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Maison Guinguet
163 Les CavalesMaison Guinguet gourmet chocolate, a nice shop to visit, also selling gifts. Near Duras.
Simple, family run restaurant and hotel. Great value lunch menu with wine included.
Restaurant Hôtel Les Tilleuls
Simple, family run restaurant and hotel. Great value lunch menu with wine included.
Shopping
One of the most popular markets in the region, held every Saturday morning.
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Sainte-Foy-la-Grande
One of the most popular markets in the region, held every Saturday morning.
Parks & Nature
Blasimon
Lake with manmade beach, popular with families
Beautiful beach in a protected bay. Don't travel at weekends in July & August as the traffic is very busy
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Arcachon
67 Bd de la PlageBeautiful beach in a protected bay. Don't travel at weekends in July & August as the traffic is very busy
Large lake with manmade beach, picnic and children's play areas.
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Casteljaloux
Large lake with manmade beach, picnic and children's play areas.
Zip wire adventure and climbing park, ideal for all ages.
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Des-Chenes-toi Aventure
775 Route des couronneauxZip wire adventure and climbing park, ideal for all ages.
Jardin de Boissona has six little gardens, each with its own character. Outside and inside seating. Especially known for their teas and delicious cakes.
Le Jardin de Boissonna
Jardin de Boissona has six little gardens, each with its own character. Outside and inside seating. Especially known for their teas and delicious cakes.
Griffon Park
205 route de GriffonAnimals, play areas and snack bar.
Aqua Park
26 Route de BordeauxBeach, canoeing and a water park.
Izoo Bordeaux Pessac
3 Chemin du TransvaalEntertainment & Activities
Look out for films advertised as (VOSTF), this means that they are usually in English with French subtitles. In Monsegur.
Cinéma Eden
7 Rue Prte du DroptLook out for films advertised as (VOSTF), this means that they are usually in English with French subtitles. In Monsegur.
Sightseeing
Famous town located on the river, take a boat trip, wander round the old streets, have lunch in a cafe/bistro.
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Bergerac
Famous town located on the river, take a boat trip, wander round the old streets, have lunch in a cafe/bistro.
The famous Chateau de Duras. It’s well worth a visit, climb to the top and see the stunning 360-degree vista.
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I-Castle yamaDukes of Duras
Place du ChâteauThe famous Chateau de Duras. It’s well worth a visit, climb to the top and see the stunning 360-degree vista.
World famous for it's wine. A beautiful place to explore, a tour of the underground monolithic church is well worth it.
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Saint-Émilion
World famous for it's wine. A beautiful place to explore, a tour of the underground monolithic church is well worth it.
Gorgeous small town with a Sunday morning market, get there early to get a car parking space!
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Issigeac
Gorgeous small town with a Sunday morning market, get there early to get a car parking space!
Visit Europe’s largest sand dune. Reward yourself with fresh seafood from the Bay of Arcachon or take the ferry to Cap Ferret.
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Dune of Pilat
Av. de BiscarrosseVisit Europe’s largest sand dune. Reward yourself with fresh seafood from the Bay of Arcachon or take the ferry to Cap Ferret.