Margaux

Visit Margaux, Aquitaine

Margaux is a small village situated just north of Bordeaux, towards the south-east of the Medoc peninsula.

Heading north from Bordeaux, after about 25 kilometres the scenery changes: vineyards start to dominate the landscape, while small areas of woodland conceal impressive wine chateau accessed by long tree lined driveways.

You have entered the Chateau Margaux wine region, one of the most highly regarded in the world (indeed, as you enter the village of Margaux itself, a sign announces that it is 'THE most celebrated' wine name in the world). 

With such a reputation, the village of Margaux itself might be something of a disappointment - it is a pleasant enough village, pleasant enough for a stroll and with a few (wine-related) grand houses and chateaux to be seen, but it is small and would probably attract little attention if it wasn't for the famous wine region that surrounds it.

What it does have, apart from being the nerve centre of the wine region, are several wine outlets, and the very informative Chateau Margaux tourist information office. This is an indispensable first stop for wine enthusiasts visiting the Medoc, with details of many of the hundreds of wine chateaux in the region including their opening times, guided tours and prices (ask for the brochure 'Destination Vignobles en Medoc') among others.

Margaux wines

Some basic facts about Margaux wines:

• The Margaux wine region includes 79 winegrowers coevring a total area of 3300 acres (1336 hectares)
• Grapes in Margaux wine are usually Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot also used. Merlot is the predominant grape in the full-bodied wines, Cabernet Sauvignon is predominant in the lighter wines
• Our wine specialist recommends that you drink Margaux wines with strong cheeses and roast meats

See Aquitaine and Gironde (the region and department for Margaux) for more travel ideas...

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Suggested places to visit near Margaux, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Vertheuil 26km; Carcans 29km; Lacanau 33km; Hourtin 34km; Lesparre-Medoc 36km; Libourne 37km; Saint-Emilion 44km; Cap Ferret 46km; Montalivet 46km; Jonzac 49km;

Margaux tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Parc du château Lanessan - remarkable garden (9km) : Cave Pair-non-Pair - national monument (14km) : Pey-Berland Tower - national monument (24km) : Jardin du Fond de l’or - remarkable garden (28km) : Jardins du château de Vayres - remarkable garden (33km) : Sauve-Majeure Abbey - national monument (42km) : Abbaye de la Sauve Majeure (La Sauve) - religious monument (42km) : Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon - remarkable garden (43km) :

See more places and a map at places near Margaux