The 10 Best Historic Sites in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

March 23, 2022 Yuk Petri

Nouvelle-Aquitaine is the largest administrative region in France, located in the southwest of the country.
Restaurants in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

1. Centre de la Memoire d’Oradour

L'Auze, 87520 Oradour-sur-Glane France +33 5 55 43 04 30 http://www.oradour.org/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,534 reviews

Centre de la Memoire d’Oradour

Reviewed By Ajb1207 - Champsac, France

Probably one of those places everybody should visit. A small town devastated by evil on the 10th June 1944. The information centre you pass through to get to the village is very informative.

2. Maison-Dieu

Rue des Augustins, 86500 Montmorillon France http://1001patrimoines.com/2014/01/11/chapelle-saint-laurent-maison-dieu-86-montmorillon/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Maison-Dieu

3. Eglise St-Clement

11 rue de l Eglise, 86360 Chasseneuil-du-Poitou France +33 5 49 52 77 19 http://www.ville-chasseneuil-du-poitou.fr/index.php
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Eglise St-Clement

4. Chateau Margaux

Margaux ave, 33460 Margaux France +33 5 57 88 83 83 [email protected] http://www.chateau-margaux.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Chateau Margaux

5. Chateau de Commarque

24260 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil France +33 5 53 59 00 25 [email protected] http://www.commarque.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,049 reviews

Chateau de Commarque

Castle of Commarque, the adventure from Prehistory to the Middle Ages Once upon a time, in a legendary valley, there was a grandiose pile of stones where dungeons and fortified castle, troglodytes and prehistoric grotto were superimposed on a rocky outcrop in a breathtaking landscape. You will engrave the stone with Cro-Magnon, you will draw with the bow like a true knight, you will draw with the pen the poems of the courtly love. You will discover the mysteries of Commarque through games and workshops, medieval investigation but also with free tours, guided tours, exhibitions and 3D projections. Adventure awaits you at Commarque Castle! The ticket includes: free visit, games of yesteryear, exhibitions and 3D projections. During holidays and school holidays are included: guided tours and workshops (archery, stone sculpture, draw me a castle, parietal layout, medieval calligraphy). Medieval survey with small supplement

Reviewed By Marosja - Auderghem, Belgium

We found this place in the book and prospects. And also was close on our way. GPS worked and short walk from parking lot under the trees is great. Go in the morning to enjoy it more. It was a sunny day and when you see valley opened is amazing. No cars, no noise, just history and nature. Greatly recommended for those who love this combination. Real oasis for relax. Small info tables, kiosk to buy a ticket, get your written guide in english and go. Start with meadows, stream, caves under the rock and castle. And “english” private castle on the opposite side. Private, no access. Enjoy as much as possible and let enough time to walk around. Climb to keep to learn castle history since 13 century, with genealogy aa well. Admirable job done by the owner. My respect and all best wishes to continue. Years of precise reconstruction. Middle age games for young and adults. What an idea! Only thing I was missing was a book, booklet to buy and bring piece of it to home. But it remains in us and our pictures.

6. Chateau de Castelnaud

Musee de la guerre au Moyen Age, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle France +33 5 53 31 30 00 [email protected] http://castelnaud.com/
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4.5 based on 2,573 reviews

Chateau de Castelnaud

Reviewed By phillipgodfreyv

Thoroughly enjoyed the walk around and through the chateau rooms, we were there for quite a few hours as there is so much to see and do and also fantastic views across the Dordogne Valley.

7. Chateau de Beynac

Route du Chateau, 24220 Beynac-et-Cazenac France +33 5 53 29 50 40 [email protected] http://www.chateau-beynac.com
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4.5 based on 2,352 reviews

Chateau de Beynac

Beynac, the most authentic Feudal Fortress of the Perigord. Visitor, welcome to the Feudal Fortress of Beynac. Here, between sky ans earth, time has stopped. Perched high on a cliff at breath-taking heights, the Castle of Beynac acts as a stone sentinel, which for nine centuries, has watched over the Dordogne. Château de Beynac is the most authentic Castle of the Périgord and one of the highlights of the Dordogne. Visiting Château de Beynac is an absolutlely unique and unforgetable experience, a never ending journey of discovery. Open all year, every day. From april until october, guided visit (in French) included in the ticket price. Departures every 30 minutes from 10 AM to 12 AM and from 2 PM to 6:30 PM Last departure 6:30 PM. Enjoy your visit at Beynac, the most emblematic Fortress of the Perigord!

Reviewed By docko1 - Chicago, United States

Unlike, say, Commarque, which is still only partially standing, Beynac is intact and well cared for. This fortified chateau is beautifully situated above the river, with spectacular views, even on to other such wonderful buildings. We spend two great hours there and learned a lot. Also, I'm devoted to small Romanesque churches, and the one at Beynac, perched on the edge of a precipice, is terrific.

8. Winter Town (Ville d’Hiver)

Old District, 33120 Arcachon France +33 5 57 52 97 97 http://www.lepetittraindarcachon.fr
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4.5 based on 1,161 reviews

Winter Town (Ville d’Hiver)

9. Martell Cognac's Visitors Center

16 avenue Paul Firino Martell, 16100 Cognac France +33 5 45 36 34 98 [email protected] http://www.martell.com/en-ww/visit-us
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4.5 based on 291 reviews

Martell Cognac's Visitors Center

Crossing the threshold of the Martell House, in Cognac, means entering into a unique story. It is the story of a man, Jean Martell who founded his cognac house, in 1715 under the reign of Louis XIV. It is the story of a house which, from one generation to the next, has kept alive the age-old knowhow of vine- growers, distillers, barrel-makers and cellar masters. It is the story of a beautiful region, whose crus bear poetic names: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois. It is the story of a French art of living made up of refinement and elegance, whose spirit gives Martell cognacs their clearly recognizable style. It is a story to be discovered, explored… and savoured.

Reviewed By Omer_Gazit_Shalev - Tel Aviv, Israel

We were a group of 4 and chose the more extensive Borderies tour, and were accompanied by a wonderful private guide. I have been in Cognac five times, in dozens of tours and distillery, and by far one of our best guides ever. That tour included a visit to the vineyards and the Guyenne Distillery which were very interesting. The tour concluded with a tasting of Reserve Borderies and a personalized bottle each - nice touch. Highly recommended!

10. The Maison Forte de Reignac

D706, 24620 Tursac France +33 5 53 50 69 54 [email protected] http://www.maison-forte-reignac.com
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4.5 based on 1,128 reviews

The Maison Forte de Reignac

Reviewed By Richlma

Had an excellent visit to the castle set in the rock side, Guide book in English given to us which was very informative. The have done an excellent job renovating the castle, and I am sure parents and children will thoroughly enjoy the experience. No cafe on site however, just back down the road Les Eyzies de Tayac , had several cafes and bars. An excellent day out.

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