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Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc

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Town in Gironde, in Aquitaine region Nova, Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc takes place about fifteen kilometers from Bordeaux and about ten kilometers from the international airport. It is located forty kilometers from the coast of Atlantic Ocean, bordering the Landes de Gascogne, and not far from Merignac, Eysines or Saint-Médard-en-Jalles.

Large heath agricultural, Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc the town knows a real development in the late eighteenth century following the events of the French Revolution. Therefore, it extends and has a real economic boom linked mainly to agriculture and livestock.

Today Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc continues to attract visitors as much by its rich historical and architectural heritage by its proximity to some of the most beautiful cities in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Aubin-de-Médoc
Postcode33160
Tourism label
Latitude44.9131300 (N 44° 54’ 47”)
Longitude-0.7235110 (W 0° 43’ 25”)
AltitudeFrom 23m to 51m
Surface area34.72 km²
Population7789 inhabitants
Density224 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBordeaux (17.9 km, 31 min)
Insee code33376
IntercommunalityME Bordeaux Métropole
DepartmentGironde
TerritoryAquitaine
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Médard-en-Jalles2.3 km (5 min)
Le Taillan-Médoc5.4 km (10 min)
Le Pian-Médoc7.3 km (9 min)
Le Haillan8.3 km (10 min)
Eysines8.5 km (12 min)
Blanquefort9.2 km (13 min)
Salaunes10.3 km (9 min)
Bruges11.1 km (15 min)
Arsac11.8 km (14 min)
Mérignac12.4 km (18 min)
Parempuyre12.7 km (18 min)
Le Bouscat12.7 km (18 min)
Martignas-sur-Jalle13.4 km (18 min)
Ludon-Médoc14.4 km (18 min)
Sainte-Hélène15.4 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

Main architectural attraction of the town, the church dates from the twelfth century and replaces another building built on the remains of an ancient Roman temple. Romanesque style, it has many elements reworked several times over the centuries that followed, like the choir, the bell tower or the main nave. Inside, include exploring the mural remains in the small original oratory, chopped door of the tabernacle or monstrance offered by Napoleon III.

Strolling down Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc, be sure not to admire the room of Villepreux, the former stronghold of Saint-Aubin lords turned into a Trappist monastery in the nineteenth century, or the castle of Cujac. Former important wine center, it was entirely rebuilt in the second half of the eighteenth century.

The town also has several bicycle paths popular with locals and visitors passing.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Weather

Friday 31 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 21°C
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Saturday 1 june
Min. 11°C - Max. 20°C
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Sunday 2 june
Min. 13°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Bike hire
Sports sensations15 € to 65 € Bordeaux (13.8 km)
Gourmet day : tastings and wine tours !
Local flavours175 € Bordeaux (13.8 km)
Afternoon in the Médoc : visit of a classified Grand Cru and wine tastings !
Local flavours95 € Bordeaux (13.9 km)
Explore the Saint-Emilion vineyard : visit châteaux and wine tasting
Local flavours95 € Bordeaux (14.1 km)
Discover Arcachon Bay and the vineyards of Médoc
Nature and the great outdoors175 € Bordeaux (14.1 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Europe loop
HikeEasy3:20Saint-Laurent-d'Arce (24 km)
Vineyard in Citadel - Blaye Loop
HikeEasy2:50Blaye (25 km)
The Triassic Loop - Saint Giron d'Aiguevives / Saint Vivien de Blaye
HikeIntermediate5:55Saint-Girons-d'Aiguevives (29 km)
Loop of Cubnezais - ​​cubnezais
HikeIntermediate3:25Cubnezais (31 km)
Boucle des Moulins - blaye civrac / saint savin
HikeIntermediate4:40Civrac-de-Blaye (31 km)

Restaurants

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Campsites

Hotels

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