Guided strolls around the Bastide or market of Libourne

Information on request
1.5 hours
Tel : 05 57 51 15 04

Back to its English roots

In the depths of the Gironde estuary, the port bastide of Libourne owes its birth to a British knight. Export of Bordeaux wines and salt bags to England, were the trade that made this former fortified village renowned.

Are you a lovers of history and heritage? Opt for a guided tour of La Bastide, accompanied by a an English-speaking guide.

3 good reasons to visit the Bastide de Libourne:

⏳ better understand the city and its commercial past with England

⭐ Discover the favorite sites that have shaped its history

🍷 Learn more about the prestigious wine regions around

 

“Come one, come all brave people, the guided tour will begin!”

Before going to discover the Bastide de Libourne or “La Filleule de Bordeaux”, watch a little overview of what it is waiting for you!

Libourne: History, vineyards and gluttony

Taking a tour of the Libournais market is surveying the central square of the Bastide where for 600 years, market gardeners have gathered. The opportunity to fill up on local products to delight your taste buds!

Surrounded by the most prestigious vineyards in the Bordeaux region, the Bastide de Libourne has some very special neighbors: Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. Suffice to say that châteaux and charming areas are waiting for you! So what are you waiting for?

        

 

The most common questions

  • When can we visit the Bastide? All year round free of charge with our booklet “Discover Libourne”. or All year round for groups with a guide at the price of €160 to €200 for the whole group, on request.

What to do on site?

  • Visit the temporary exhibition at the Carmel Chapel and the Museum of Fine Arts
  • Visit wine estates and taste the good Bordeaux wine.
  • Surf the mascaret, this wave surge on the Dordogne, resulting from the phenomenon of the tides
  • Take the time to discover the architecture of the city by electric bike
  • Enjoy a cannelé (famous bordelais dessert)

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