And if you take advantage of the holidays, to (re)discover the heritage, historical and emblematic sites of Gironde? France Bleu and Gironde Tourisme invite you to explore the department with the special Michelin green guide “Les Iconiques en Gironde” in your pocket. You will in turn be able to transform yourself into an ambassador of these treasures to your loved ones, your friends who will not fail to come to us this summer.
Which site would you like to visit in Gironde?
Do you know the Château de Cazeneuve? The Jewel of Aquitaine, property of Henri IV where Queen Margot stayed. Have you ever visited the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, its permanent route but also its temporary exhibition event: Picasso, the effervescence of forms to see from April 15 to August 28, 2022. And the Citadel of Blaye, did you know that its primary purpose was to control navigation on the Gironde estuary? Do we need to introduce you to the king of lighthouses, the Cordouan Lighthouse, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a few months. The castles of La Brède and Vayres but also all the National Monuments, such as the Abbey of La Sauve Majeure which make up this selection of emblematic sites to visit.
Which do you want to visit? 2 entries are up for grabs for these sites and those grouped under the National Monuments label. Make your choice below.
The Michelin green guide “Iconiques en Gironde”
With your 2 entries for one of the emblematic sites, we offer you the new Michelin Aquitaine green guide whose network of Iconics of Gironde brings together 18 monuments in the department among the 900 sites listed. The Gironde is one of the most important departments in France in terms of historical heritage. The Michelin green guide thus proposes to highlight the nuggets of the territories.