Les Salles-De-Castillon: Menhir, Wine and Nature

Les Salles-De-Castillon offers travelers several distinct points of interest: a protohistoric monument, Romanesque church architecture, wine visits with different tasting formats, and a natural area with diverse habitats. You can shape your trip around culture, wine, or nature, depending on your interests.

Culture and Architectural History

Menhir de Clotte is located in Clotte, in the area of Les Salles-De-Castillon. The menhir-like monument dates from the protohistoric period and was classified as a historical monument in 1889. The year 1889 refers to its classification, not the monument’s date of origin. Église Saint-Pierre offers a different architectural highlight: it is a Romanesque church with a distinctive dome beneath the bell tower. It also consists of two naves built in different periods. Here, “naves” means the lengthwise sections of the church interior; the two naves of different ages make the building’s history tangible within a single structure. The menhir and church thus offer two different ways to explore local history: a protohistoric monument and a church building with several construction phases.

Wine Visits and Tastings

Château Les Armes de Brandeau offers tours and wine tastings. The estate combines wine production with an equestrian center and is home to a rich variety of biodiversity. Rides through the vineyards are also available; reservations are required. Check availability before your trip. The tour and tasting focus on the wines, while the ride is a separate activity that takes you through the vineyards.

Domaine ADH welcomes visitors on weekends by appointment. Every offering at Domaine ADH includes a guided tasting of the estate’s wines. A visit to MAUPERIER includes a tasting of five cuvées; the producer is certified organic. The tasting formats are easy to compare: at MAUPERIER, the number of cuvées is specified, while commentary is included with every offering at Domaine ADH. Travel arrangements also differ: a weekend visit to Domaine ADH requires an appointment, while rides must be reserved. The organic certification applies to production; the tasting of five cuvées, by contrast, describes the visit format.

Nature and Hiking

Coteau de Pey Landry is home to dry grasslands, meadows, and wooded areas, as well as a wide variety of orchids. It is also home to two protected butterfly species: the Large Blue and the Marsh Fritillary. Nearby, the walking trail “Sur les hauteurs de Pey Landry” starts in Saint-Philippe-d’Aiguille. It leads to Coteau de Pey Landry and continues to a megalith. You can choose between visiting the natural area as a destination in its own right and taking a hike that goes beyond the Coteau to another destination.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Vincent-De-Paul, Escoussans, Saint-Aignan, Cadillac-En-Fronsadais, Grayan-Et-L'hôpital, Saint-Martin-De-Laye, Gradignan, Castelnau-De-Médoc

For the regional travel guide: Gironde.