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Things to do in the area

ToDo_04There is an enormous variety of interesting and enjoyable things to do and sights to see within easy reach of Chateau Soussac.

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The charming medieval village of Castel Moron d’Albret, France’s smallest village, is just 5 minutes away whilst the longest pedestrian shopping street in France is an hour away in Bordeaux.
ToDo_01And the incredible open air museum that is the town of St Emilion, one of the most famous wine towns in the world is just 30 minutes away. In between there are many activities to enjoy from golf, horse riding., canoeing on the Dordogne, fishing and swimming to wine tastings, bastide towns, historic roman churches, royal chateaux and mouth watering markets. The only difficult part is choosing which lovely place to visit or activity to enjoy.
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Golf

Tphoto_golf1he Graves and Sauternais golf course is just 30 minutes from Chateau Soussac (we can lend you clubs). The shady tree lined parkland course makes this 18 hole golf course suitable for playing all year round.

Chateau Vigiers golf course is just 40 minutes away, near Bergerac. The beautiful chateau and large lake make stunning backdrops to this immaculately presented course.

Canoeing on the River Dordogne

Sphoto_canoe2tart your boat trip at the pretty village of Pessac, just 15 minutes from Chateau Soussac. Drift (at your own speed) down the Dordogne and admire the chateaux not visible from the road while your wine cools in the watertight barrel (provided with the canoe) as it drifts behind you in the flowing waters of the Dordogne. Stop for lunch or enjoy a picnic on the riverbank and a swim in the river.

Horse riding

Lphoto_horse1es Ecuries de Gaudoux is a very professionally riding stables 5minutes from Chateau Soussac. They have a good selection of very well kept horses and ponies for all standards.

 

Walking and Rambling

OPhoto_grappe-1n your doorstep – you can wander for miles through the vineyards, around the nearby lakes, or take the shorter stroll up to the Butte de Launay – the highest point in Entre Deux Mers.

 

Villages and Roman Churches

TToDo_06he bastide villages of Sauveterre de Guyenne, Monsegur, Blasimon and Pellegrue are all within minutes of Chateau Soussac. Enjoy a glass of wine in the arcades while you watch the life of these charming villages unfold. There are stunningly beautiful Roman churches in Blasimon and St. Ferme.

 

 

ToDo_05And there is a wealth of village fetes, wine festivals and musical events – both classical and contemporary – where you can join in the fun with the very friendly and hospitable people of Entre Deux Mers