Location: Lot-et-Garonne < France
Nearest Airport:
Bergerac at 30
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Nearest Ferry:
St Malo at 600
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Nearest Train:
Marmande at 40
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Nearest Motorway:
Marmande at 50
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 120.0
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Car: necessary
20 minutes drive from Bergerac airport Castillonnès is situated on the national route 21. It is one of the 13th century bastide towns for which this area is famous. Surrounded by vineyards, sunflowers, walnut groves, prune orchards and the picturesque medieval towns of Villaréal, Eymet; Issigeac and Monflanquin it is steeped in history. There are weekly markets in all the neighbouring places and excellent regional food served in high class restaurants at competitive prices. Villeneuve sur lot and Bergerac are 30 minutes drive in opposite directions and provide not only retail therapy but cultural information about the surrounding region. Bergerac, Duras, Monbazillac and St Emilion wines are produced in the area along with many others giving this region its famous reputation for fine food and wine. The beaches of Arcachon, Biscarrosse and Mimizan are only 2 hours drive away and the city of Bordeaux one and a half hours drive through outstanding countryside and quaint towns and villages.