Lesparre-Medoc travel guide
Visit Lesparre-Medoc (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)
Photo Gallery Book a visitLesparre is a quiet town towards the north of the Medoc peninsula in Gironde, north of Bordeaux and the Arcachon basin. In medieval times the town was home to an important local family of lords and it has long been the regional administrative centre for this part of the Medoc.
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France This Way review: Lesparre-Medoc is worth a visit when you are exploring the Medoc, but does not have enough highlights to justify a long journey to get here if you are not already in the area.
There are a couple of points of interest in Lesparre, the most interesting of them being the large Tower of Honour. This is a substantial square tower that is all that remains of the medieval castle of the once powerful Lords of Lesparre.
The tower now contains a small museum dedicated to local history and traditions. The tower and museum are only open to visitors during summer months.
There are two churches in Lesparre-Medoc:
(1) the gothic style Church of Saint-Trelody, which has many decorative elements including small 'towers' on each of the flying buttresses. You should be aware that despite the 14th century appearance of the church it is actually in the neo-gothic style and was built in the 19th century
(2) the 19th century Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, built on the site of an earlier chapel
Other monuments in Lesparre-Médoc include the 19th century Palace of Justice and the nearby prison, built on rue Gramont at the same time, and several other buildings dating from the same period.
You will find all facilities in the small shops along the main high street in Lesparre-Medoc.
Exploring near Lesparre-Médoc
The renowned vineyards and wine chateaux of the Medoc region are to the south-east of Lesparre-Medoc, while various resorts such as Montalivet on the Atlantic coast are easily eaccessible a little to the west, making the town a practical location for exploring both of these very different environments.
Explore elsewhere in the Medoc. You can find more travel ideas in the Gironde guide and the Aquitaine guide.
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Vertheuil
In this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the ruins of an ancient castle
Vertheuil guide
Montalivet
The resort of Montaliver has a 12 kilometre beach, and has been popular since the 19th century
Montalivet guide
Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc
While Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc would not be considered a tourist destination, you might like to stop and admire the church when you are passing
Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc guide
Hourtin
As well as its long beach, Hourtin also has the largest lake in France with lots of leisure activities
Hourtin guide
Pauillac
The small town of Pauillac is best known for the surrounding wine chateaux such as Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Chateau Latour and Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Pauillac guide
Talmont
Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for the imposing roman style church
Talmont guide... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Gironde
Address: Lesparre-Médoc, Aquitaine, 33340, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 45.307778, longitude -0.936389
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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon: remarkable garden (23 km)
- Talmont: most beautiful village (25 km)
- Pointe de Grave: site of natural beauty (26 km)
- Parc du château Lanessan: remarkable garden (27 km)
- Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes): heritage site (27 km)
- Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications): heritage site (29 km)
- Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications): heritage site (29 km)
- Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications): heritage site (29 km)
- Forêt de la Lande: site of natural beauty (30 km)
- Forêt de Suzac: site of natural beauty (31 km)
- Pointe de Suzac: site of natural beauty (33 km)
- Royan: town of art and history (35 km)
The French version of this page is at Lesparre-Medoc (Francais)