Cenon

If the Palmer Park has seduced you for its walks and hiking or mountain biking, the eponymous castle should titillate your curiosity. Built in the 18th century, the house belonged to General Palmer, a British officer. The large balcony, supported by columns, offers an unobstructed view of the 25-hectare park which now houses a cultural center, picnic tables, children's playgrounds and the Palmer Rock, a dedicated stage To the cultures of the world. But the view is especially beautiful because of the variety of nature that makes up the park. Pines umbrellas and marines intertwine in a fluid dance where a point of exoticism is joined with the palm trees. You will also find robust and solid oaks, odorous laurels and graceful lime trees. A myriad of vegetations to relax and unwind in this unique space a stone's throw from the city. Nearby, the charterhouse of the Loret welcomes you for shows and concerts unpublished in a vast park where the rare and remarkable species flourish gaily. You can see cedars of the Atlas, giant sequoia trees or elms of the Caucasus. The park of the Cypressat is a true haven of peace for the fauna and possesses a remarkable Mediterranean flora.

Cenon has a truly remarkable historical religious heritage. The church of Saint-Romain, dating from the twelfth century, has been revised throughout history and acquired its present physiognomy only in 1864. At least it presents a neo-gothic bell tower majestically, A stone arrow of the Entre-de-Mers quite splendid. Moreover, a renovation made it possible to render the brilliance of the whiteness to its stone facade of the country. From the forecourt of the church, you can admire Bordeaux spread out at your feet.

Cenon is a clever mix of culture and nature. If the natural side has seduced you, you will appreciate the multitude of theaters and cultural complexes where all the arts are represented. You will be able to attend various concerts, plays, dance performances and other literary meetings throughout the year.

During the summer, VAP's become the queens of the road to Cenon. But what is VAP's? Unusual, unprecedented, it is the pedal cars that make their championship. In front of the town hall of Cenon, the departure of this atypical race where many fans of VAP's give each year appointment, will start on the hats. Come encourage these riders not like the others who will compete for effort to win this unusual championship. The kids love it and the adults ask for it again, immersing themselves for a moment in their memories of childhood. The colorful and customized cars rush on the roads of Cenon without thrilling their engine, but to the rhythm of the participants' breath.