Our top activities to enjoy in the Libournais region!
On the water, in the countryside, amongst the vines, or in a museum… There are as many playgrounds in the Libournais region as there are activities. Whether your perfect holiday involves paddling down the Dordogne in a canoe, exploring the Libournais region on foot, or taking a guided tour learning from an expert… There’s an activity for everyone!
To keep everyone happy and to try out new activities, in the Libournais region you can:
🏰 Discover the heritage of Libourne, a city founded over 700 years ago!
🚣♂️ Dive into the Dordogne, the Isle, or one of their 8 tributaries!
🥾 Take a hike around a region covering more than 400 km2!
🍇 Take a peek behind the scenes in some of the world’s most prestigious vineyards!
Take the path well marked!
Are you a fan of leisurely walks or cycling excursions? Whatever means of travel you prefer, there are many activities to be discovered in the Libournais region, on the 20 marked circuits designed to let you discover the region. From the waterside to amongst the vines or the edges of a forest, you can discover the Libournais region:
- by rail bike
- on hikes
- on bike
- by canoe
Navigating calm waters
If all watersports seem the same to you, we’re pretty sure that spending some time in Libourne will surprise you, and perhaps even change your mind! On the town’s two main rivers and their eight tributaries, on a lack, or in an aquatic centre, discover truly unique experiences as you have a go at one of Libourne’s iconic activities:
- Pedal to the medal (on water) on water bikes
- Quench your need for speed with wakeboarding on a lake
- Have a go at fishing
- Organise a barbecue on the water
- Travel up the Dordogne in style with a cruise
Best of both worlds
Why not make the most of the fun to brush up on your culture and history knowledge? Museums, châteaux, gardens, guided tours… There are more than eight centuries of history to explore in the Libournais region! So, all that’s left for you to do is choose your favourite period and pick an activity from our huge range:
- Guided tour of Libourne Bastide
- Discover the treasures of Libourne’s Musée des Beaux-Arts
- Walk through the botanical gardens of the Château de Villatte
- Guided tour of Guîtres and its historic monuments
- Night tour of Libourne
Vine shoot meadows
You don’t need to be an expert wine connoisseur to enjoy excellent products in the Libournais region! With over a dozen wine estates, including prestigious names such as Pomerol, Fronsac and Saint-Émilion, you can’t go wrong with visiting a Libournais region vineyard. Taste, observe, learn… The region’s châteaux are opening their doors for you, ready to welcome you on a fruity, wine-filled adventure:
- A wine tour with friends
- Discovering the wine-producing world as a family
- A romantic tasting experience
- A fun workshop (Leg’oeno) in the Château de Boutinet