Origne, Gironde, Aquitaine

This circuit is located around Saint-Symphorien where François Mauriac's parents had a holiday chalet built. The young Mauriac, until his teenage years, travelled through these places, which remain unchanged today, and drew much of his inspiration from them.

In the footsteps of François Mauriac, discover the Paroupian country and the great diversity of its rural heritage (monumental adornment of its town), witness of its industrial past You will be seduced by these moorland landscapes, dotted with pine and heather. The path follows a section of the Bazas-Mios cycle track, located on the former line of the Compagnie des Chemins de Fer Economiques. If you are lucky, you will be able to see deer and hare at the edge of the woods.

This itinerary allows you to approach the secret and magical environment of the "lagoons", small circular bodies of water of glacial origin. Around the Gât Mort, the forest opens up onto an area of open moorland vast enough to evoke the landscapes of centuries past. The nearby water table allows some of these lagoons to maintain a small water level throughout the year, but not exceeding one metre. The route, marked out by a few observatories, allows an overall reading of the vegetation.

Discover Noaillan with the Municipal Youth Council! On the initiative of the Municipal Youth Council, the heritage trail was inaugurated on 17 November 2018. You leave from the site of Antonion on the edge of Ciron, you go up the Ciron river to discover the castle of Noaillan, the church, the children's forest, the Dubernet estate, the wash-house. This 2 hour walk along the water will make you discover the heritage of Noaillan. On the route, you will discover QR-Codes that you can flash with your smartphone to access additional information. This route is accessible to everyone, even children.

This route is temporarily closed. No one would suspect that under the transparent waters of the Hostens Lake was one of the largest deposits of lignite in the early 1930s. Today it is a beach open for swimming and a reserve for fishing and birdwatching. A look back at this vanished civilization. Have a nice walk !

The golden wine flows in the Sauternes region, known worldwide for its famous sweet white wines. The Sauternes region is crossed by the Ciron. This modest tributary from the Landes region is essential to the development of botrytis cinerea, which, in autumn, creates the great sweet wines, described by Mauriac as "an exaggeration of the exquisite". The Sauternes region is a gentle place to discover, rich in a thousand details, with its omnipresent stone walls revealing the abundance of limestone on the ground. The map-guide is available at the Tourist Office.

Wine lover or not, this walk is accessible to all! Come and discover the most emblematic and famous castles of the Sauternes region, as well as their vineyards. If you wish, you can of course complete the walk with a visit and tasting in one (or several!) of these properties.

Stroll through the heart of this internationally renowned vineyard to discover its famous castles and unique landscapes.

From the church of Sauternes, go to meet the Grands Crus Classés 1855 of the Sauternes-Barsac appellation. Recommended itinerary on the communes of Sauternes, Bommes, Preignac and Fargues de Langon. For the most voluntary, itinerary can be modified to discover Barsac and its castles.

This walk takes you in the footsteps of the Gascon Pope Clement V. You will then walk through pine and fern forests until you discover beautiful lagoons and the inevitable Ciron. If you are lucky, wild animals, roe deer or hares may surprise you during your walk!

We offer services for all your events. we have experience in the equestrian world, and our horses are our priority. All our services are linked to ecology, animal welfare and sharing a moment in nature. We offer a range of rides in the Landiras area, a commune surrounded by vineyards and maritime pines. other services available : - weddings, - christmas markets, - christenings, - demonstrations, - private parties (birthdays...).

Sports association offering canoeing and kayaking all through the year for all levels. Hire canoes in the summer and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful Ciron valley. Available on an individual or group basis, by appointment from May onwards.

Founded in the eighteenth century, Château La Tour Blanche is a 40 hectares estate located in the commune of Bommes. The last owner, Daniel "Osiris" Iffla, left the chateau to the French state, on the condition that a Wine School was set up offering free practical experience.

Château Guiraud takes its name from a Bordeaux negociant, Pierre Guiraud, who purchased the estate in 1766. Included among the first growths in the 1855 classification, Château Guiraud has more than a hundred hectares of vines. This magnificent property is well-known for their natural approach to viticulture. This entailed building an insect hotel, planting five kilometers of hedges, developing genetic diversity, studying and propagating vines in a conservatory, etc. Château Guiraud is currently the only first growth in the 1855 classification to be officially certified for organic viticulture. The estate’s ecological orientation helps to produce great wines with a strong personality and tremendous finesse. Château Guiraud is profound and well-focuses with fruity and mineral flavours of extreme freshness.

Château Sigalas Rabaud is the smallest estate of the 1855’s “1er Grands Crus”, with 14 hectares in one piece of homogeneous soil. At the heart of this land, you will find the Charterhouse (situated at less than 500 meters from the Château d'Yquem), surrounded by the storehouse and outbuildings. The vineyard is well exposed to the wind, which dry grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea (also known as noble rot). All the conditions are met to achieve excellence... For any technical visits and private wine tasting with the owners (group from 4 to 10 persons), please take an appointment before.

In 2018, we renovated a winemaker’s house in the heart of the Clos Floridène vineyard. We wanted to offer a unique experience at the crossroads of the appellations, Graves, Barsac and Sauternes. It is also an ideal playground for nature lovers at the gates of the Landes de Gascogne natural park and the Ciron valley with its particularly exotic hikes. Finally, gastronomic experiences in a nearby perimeter are not lacking: lafauriepeyragueylalique.com darroze.com This house, tastefully renovated has 4 bedrooms and all modern comforts. A partner chef can also arrange dinners or lunches on request.

The work of several centuries, Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Premier Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes in 1855, has been owned by Silvio Denz, who also owns the Lalique crystal factory, since 2014 The vineyard has 18 hectares throughout the appellation. The wine tourism team will be happy to welcome you to discover the history of the vineyard and its wines as well as the fusion between the Lalique crystal factory and the world of a Premier Grand Cru Classé. In the historic cellars, you will discover the Lalique crystal barrel, a unique piece of art created to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the estate.

Need to find yourself in family in a warm and quiet place, this house of 240 m² offers you all the comfort of a new house with the charm of the old. At 35 min from Bordeaux you can enjoy the charm of the city and its pleasures. In the heart of the Sauternes and Graves region, wine tours and oenological visits will be plentiful. Located 10 minutes from the prestigious Chateau Yquem you will have the opportunity to visit the site.

Family estate since 1800. 15.75 hectares spread over Bommes, Preignac and Sauternes in 50 parcels close to the biggest grands crus classés in the appellation. Access to the vineyard, visit to the maturing cellars and wine making facilities, tasting with talk. Camping Car Park (France Passion)

Château de Callac offers an intimate nature in the heart of a diversity of terroirs at the gates of Bordeaux. The property benefits from an ideal combination of elements: sky, sun, earth. Built of stones full of stories, the places invite immediate appeasement. Château de Callac offers healthy, serene and responsible hospitality in the heart of harmonious nature. The accommodation offered at the Maison de Callac allows you to retreat in a setting of elegant and spacious characters. On sunny days, the terrace and the park overlooking the vineyards soothe body and mind. As a return to basics, coming to Château de Callac allows you to disconnect and live a parenthesis conducive to exchanges and sharing. Visits and private receptions possible. Contact us.

To the right of the church of Saint-Léger de Balson, a small path runs through the woods; below on your right is the Saint-Clair fountain, once an important place of pilgrimage, especially in the Middle Ages. Its waters were reputed to heal the eyes and although the pilgrimage is much less important today, many people still make the detour by this spring.

This 12th century church, rebuilt in the 16th century, contains wall paintings depicting the work of the seasons, a harvester, a grape-picker and the killing of the pig. The altar is decorated with an antependium, a painted canvas from the 18th century. The painting of the altarpiece representing Saint Clair is from the 19th century.

Saint-Léger-de-Balson is known for its pilgrimage in honour of Saint Clair, which took place every year in the Saint-Léger church. The church has a Romanesque chevet and a façade with a bell tower. A large porch has long served to welcome the crowds during the pilgrimage.

This Gothic church dates from the end of the 16th century. The keystones of the vaults are decorated with characters including Saint Anthony Ermine and Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

7 Comets to come. David Boeno. St. Symphorian, 2014. Programmation : Didier Arnaudet. David Boeno invites you to a walk in the park, punctuated by 7 tree trunks cut according to cutting angles obtained from the calculation of the elliptical trajectory of 7 comets. A bevelled mirror, like a precious and sparkling object, is embedded in the heart of each section. On each mirror is engraved the name of the comet and the date of its future passage through perihelion, the point in the orbit closest to the Sun that causes the comet to cloud and make its hair highly incandescent. This confrontation of the present moment and the echo of a future coming from a sidereal distance, the constraint of an earthly life and the inaccessible depths of time and space, composes a consciousness of the world where the infinite threads of prospective geometries intertwine.

This Romanesque church was built in the 13th century and partially rebuilt in the 18th century. Murals from the 14th century depict scenes from the life of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and the martyrdom of Stephen.

Located near Villandraut, in the middle of the forest of the Gironde moors, the lake of Castagnet, is a calm and peaceful natural space. It allows pleasant walks and especially to indulge in the pleasures of trout fishing. The lake is ideal to spend a day of idleness, cut off from the noise of the city. Trout fishing enthusiasts will find what they are looking for! Here, no permit is required to fish the trout offered by the crystal-clear lake. All the equipment, fishing rod, landing net, bait are at your disposal.

Romanesque church restored in 1886.

Courbin Heritage Domain - vineyard in Budos in Gironde (33) - are welcoming you. Located in the south of the Bordeaux wine-growing region, this family exploitation invite you to share their story and to discover its great Graves, Sauternes and Bordeaux Clairet wine production. Come and enjoy the visiting of our wine warehouses and a free wine tasting of all of our wines! Wines only available by direct selling at the property and by delivery throughout France.

Château de Budos is a 25 hectares' estate existing since 1920 and transmitted from generation to generation. Ready for any visit, it is the opportunity to share almost a century of traditional viticulture’s practices. There, the wine tasting enables to figure out the existing link between wines and the Graves' land, characterised by both mere and complex aromas.

More than 40 different pizza recipes and our speciality "le Croc Pizz" (sandwich pizza). Croc Pizz' welcomes you in a warm family atmosphere. Come and taste our pizzas made with our fine home-made dough and our quality products. Come and discover each week the chef's suggestion and accompany it with one of our Italian or Bordeaux wines or other drinks. Snack, ice cream, honey.

Contrary to popular belief, the sweet wines of Château Climens match with many dishes, whether French gastronomy, Asian cuisine and even many cheeses. Our partner chefs offer you a lunch or dinner with dishes specially designed to enhance our selection of vintages of Château Climens. An exceptional moment in the private rooms of the castle! In partnership with the «chef à domicile» of the Maison Claude Darroze, restaurant awarded with a Michelin star, we offer a unique sensory experience. The pairing of the most subtle and refined dishes with our deli and airy wines will give you a moment of harmony and a sincere and unforgettable emotion. In the refined setting of our private rooms will be celebrated the French art of living!

Come and enjoy "the chicken coop" of the Ferme d'Illats. Emilie and her team offer you to eat in a natural setting with good local products, from the farm. Wooden tables and armchairs, lanterns, hammocks, appetizing dishes… everything is here to have a good time with family or friends. Reservation recommended. Theme evenings.

In the heart of the vineyard, this restaurant is located in a old wine storehouse of the 18th century. The visitors can enjoy the beautiful terrace in the middle of domain.

As a restaurant at cater, the owners welcome you in an intimist atmosphere for a break, in the vinyard of Sauternes, with a tasty cuisine.

"Here, we don't play, we have fun" Bowling: modern and for 50 people from 6 years old, we have bumpers for the little ones and projection on the lane in the evening Laser blade : game in a futuristic labyrinth : fluorescent lights, music and smoke immerse you in an electrifying universe Billiards: come and have a good time between amateur or experienced players, in a friendly atmosphere. For the adventurers, an Escape Room "Zoomanji", come and challenge the jungle. The arcade area: the best video and arcade games of the moment are waiting for you. Test your reflexes and your skill The Space bar welcomes you between your games.

At any time of the day, for lunch or a drink, take a break at Au Bureau. Au Bureau is an authentic and unique pub, with an Anglo-Saxon decor. You will find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in all Au Bureau. Au Bureau sets the pace for your day, from breakfast to early morning: meals with friends, drinks, sports, music, dancing... you'll love spending time at Au Bureau!

Passionate about cooking, Alexandra welcomes you to her vegetarian restaurant. Everything here is home-made, using local and seasonal products, often organic.

Change of ownership ! Since the beginning of February, Mr Callede welcomes you in his restaurant situated at the bottom of the village of Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, famous for its sweet wines and fossil oysters cliffs. The chef offers you a gourmand seasonal cooking that favours French south-west products. Sit in a spot near the fireplace or on the terrace with a view on the vineyards, this warm setting is perfect for pleasant and authentic moments. The cooking will satisfy all of your wishes and budget.

Detached house with pool and spa.

Situated in Saint-Symphorien, this old fully furnished building is located in the middle of the countryside where absolute calm reigns. Its universe is cosy, warm and endowed with a very contemporary comfort. A pond accompanies this serenity in which you can fish, swim or simply admire nature. Two houses can be rented: the Ferme d'Amaya, a traditional accommodation and the Bergerie, an annex of the property.

The Domaine de la Hure promises simple and invigorating moments, reading in the park near the river, birdsong, relaxing moments in the pool, reunions with friends and family. It is also the starting point for many discoveries in the Gironde: Bordeaux, the Bay of Arcachon, the castles, the vineyards, the cycle tracks, the walks. There is so much to do, especially to have fun, to be in the green, to relax in one of our four spacious rooms. You will also enjoy the gourmet breakfast served in the dining room, or by the swimming pool.

Old renovated sheepfold of 130m², in the heart of the forest of the Landes de Gascogne, 1 km from the Chalet François Mauriac in a closed airial of one hectare. Gîte 3 bedrooms, shower room, wc, fully equipped kitchen opening onto a large main room of 90m², terrace with garden furniture, plancha, table tennis, bikes, portico.

Located in the center of the village, in a quiet area, Le Paroupian offers a bar, restaurant and its three guest rooms. Close to the Regional Natural Park of the Landes de Gascogne, its green ways, its vineyards and tourist places such as the lakes of Hostens and the Castle of Villandraut... In a warm and friendly atmosphere. The three rooms on the first floor offer TV, shower, WC and Wifi access and are open all year round.

Our campsite offers a starting point for all kinds of cycling and walking tours. Relaxation and idleness in the middle of nature. Family and friendly atmosphere Rental of pitches and mobile homes Service areas for camper vans. Multiple activities: heated swimming pool, pond, pétanque, playground.. Open to all: bike hire, cocktail menu/bar, dance evenings (in high season).

In the heart of the forest of the Landes Girondines, near the village, an 18th century house opens its doors for a warm and friendly stay in a guest room.

Old house 35 minutes from Bordeaux, in a peaceful hamlet in the middle of the Landes de Gascogne nature park.

We welcome you on our family property of 2 ha with private access on the Ciron for swimming and canoeing. Located not far from Bordeaux and the Arcachon basin, between forest, river, vineyards, lakes and ocean, this country house offers first of all conviviality. The property is ideally located in the heart of a culturally rich tourist region. Our neighborhood is rural and quiet. Located in a natural area, many green tourism activities are possible (hiking, cycling, visiting castles, swimming etc. ...). The lodging is located at 5 minutes of all conveniences (bakery, press, pharmacy, supermarket...).

CHALET. 30 m². Ground floor. 1 bedroom, 1 double bed, 1 cabin, 2 single beds. Living room, sofa bed 2 persons, tv socket, kitchenette. Shower room. WC. Covered terrace, garden furniture, barbecue. Large area. Shared : Wash room, children playground, swimming pool.