Bommes on the Right Bank of the Ciron

Bommes on the Ciron in the Sauternais

Bommes lies on the right bank of the Ciron, in the classified area of the Sauternais. The river shapes several specific aspects of a stay: four old washhouses on the Ciron are part of the local heritage, its banks have a nature-rich area for picnicking and camping, and there is an adventure course in the forest. There is also a paddling school that operates year-round and trips in the Ciron Valley, which are offered from spring onwards. Bommes therefore puts both local history and outdoor activities in the spotlight. When planning your stay, you can decide whether to focus more on the historic buildings or on the activities around the Ciron.

Architectural history between the church and the manor house

The Church of Saint Martin dates from the 12th century and was rebuilt in 1840. The construction history of Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey follows a different sequence: the former manor house dates from the 14th century and was remodelled in the 17th and 19th centuries. An enclosure is a built boundary; at the château, parts of it have been preserved with battlements and round towers. The two buildings offer different insights: the church draws attention to its origins and rebuilding, while the manor house reflects several phases of remodelling and a preserved section of the enclosure. The four old washhouses on the Ciron are also part of the local heritage; one of them dates from the 14th century. Together, the church, former manor house and washhouses bring different types of buildings and periods of construction together.

Paddling, trips and time by the river

Canoë Kayak Bommes Nautique operates a paddling school throughout the year; public trips in the Ciron Valley begin in spring. The timeframes apply to two different offerings: the paddling school operates year-round, while the trips start in spring. If you are planning a trip, check the specific dates for your travel period. There is also a nature-rich area by the river for picnicking and camping. The forest adventure course adds an activity in the woods to the options along the Ciron. This gives you a choice of different ways to spend your time: by the river, paddling, on a public trip in the Ciron Valley, or on the adventure course.

A cycling loop and visits by appointment

The recommended “Boucle vélo – Sauternes 1855” cycling loop passes through Sauternes, Bommes, Preignac and Fargues de Langon. Bommes is therefore part of a route that covers several municipalities. This offers a regional connection to the Sauternais, while the paddling activities and recreational area are centred on the Ciron. Visits to Château Sigalas Rabaud offer a different way to plan: expert-led tours and private tastings with the owners are available by appointment. Arrange such visits in advance and factor the agreed time into your plans. The cycling loop through several municipalities and the appointment-only tours therefore also differ in how you can fit them into your stay.

Discover more destinations: Bonzac, Puynormand, Saint-Christoly-Médoc, Cavignac, Carcans-Plage, Saint-Christophe-Des-Bardes, Lamothe-Landerron, Cessac

For the broader travel overview: Gironde.