Probably the most important monument of Saint Macaire is its Eglise de Saint Sauveur et Saint-Martin. Another monument not to miss is Porte de la Benauge, the main gate to the old city whose historic center is surrounded by ramparts. Place Mercadiou, surrounded by beautiful medieval houses is the main square of the village, where the market takes place every Thursday morning. Visiting Saint Macaire can be a great half-day trip if you take the time to discover its rich heritage, the narrow streets, and beautiful old houses and monuments. During the 13th and 14th centuries, it was one of the most prosperous cities in Aquitaine due to its significant agricultural and trade activities. What today seems like a sleepy town in the Entre Deux Mers wine appellation was once an important city under British rule and was declared the “Ville royale d’Angleterre” (An English royal city) in 1341. Saint Macaire is a very attractive destination for those interested in history and beautiful architecture. Saint Macaireįirst on my list is Saint Macaire, a little medieval town located on the banks of the Garonne river, about 50km from Bordeaux. I did, however, add public transport routes to these places just for completeness. Public transport is not extremely developed in this part of Gironde so it’s better to travel by car or bike if you like cycling a lot.
Most of the villages on my list are located close to one another so you can visit them all in one weekend. This is one of the most beautiful parts in the southwest of France, embodying the historic and cultural richness of this region.
I decided to start my list with the Entre Deux Mers region and the South of Gironde as they’re usually my go-to places when I’m in a mood for beautiful medieval towns. Now let’s hit the road and discover the most beautiful villages in Gironde.
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