Saint-Seurin-De-Cadourne: Vineyards, Trails and the Gironde

Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne lies among vineyards on the slopes of a limestone hill. Several clearly defined themes can help you plan your trip: circular and hiking trails, the Port de la Maréchale at the Gironde estuary, and tastings and regional products. The municipality is also home to the ZNIEFF site “Site archéologique de Brion et Palus de Doyac.”

Trails with different destinations

The La Maréchale circular trail is 3 km long and offers panoramic views of the Gironde. The “Cabanes de vigne” route starts at the Maison du Tourisme et du Vin and leads to vineyard huts presented as local heritage. This gives you two distinct walking ideas: a circular trail with views of the Gironde, and a route to the vineyard huts.

On the grounds of Château Sociando-Mallet, a marked hiking trail about 4 km long winds through the vineyards to the winegrowers’ huts and a carrelet fishing hut. This route is about one kilometer longer than the 3 km circular trail. But the destinations also matter when comparing the two: this route takes in vineyards, huts and a carrelet, while La Maréchale is associated with panoramic views of the Gironde.

The Way of St. James leads to the Chapelle de Cadourne. This adds another cultural connection to the trails: the chapel is the named destination on the pilgrimage route. The different attractions range from views of the Gironde and vineyard huts to a destination along a pilgrimage route.

Harbor, history and crossings

The Port de la Maréchale is a fishing harbor at the mouth of the Gironde. Historically, like the neighboring ports of Castillon and Mapon, it had a military and defensive role. The fishing harbor and its former defensive function describe different aspects of this place’s history.

The Fête du Port harbor festival is held at the port every year on July 14. Specific event details may vary from year to year; if you are planning your trip specifically around it, it is best to check the program information for the relevant year.

Ferries run between La Maréchale and Vitrezay from the Port de la Maréchale. If you plan to take a crossing, check the current sailing times beforehand so you can work this option into your day’s itinerary.

Tastings and regional products

The Maison du Tourisme et du Vin offers free tastings throughout the year. Local honey, jams and regional confectionery are also sold there. The “Cabanes de vigne” route also starts at this Maison and leads from there to the vineyard huts presented as heritage sites.

Château Muret offers a cellar tour with a guided wine tasting. The two tasting experiences therefore differ in format: the Maison offers free tastings year-round and regional products, while at Château Muret the wine tasting is paired with a cellar tour. These details give you concrete options if you would like to include a tasting in your trip plans.

Discover more destinations: Haux, Saint-Jean-De-Blaignac, Espiet, Belvès-De-Castillon, Marions, Labarde, Canéjan, Frontenac.

For the overview of the wider region: Gironde.