Culture
The Saint Marcel Church in Beychac has medieval origins. It is a Romanesque foundation; the transept, choir and sanctuary have been preserved. The nave and bell tower date from the late 12th century.
The painting “Saint Marcel” is located in the Saint-Marcel Church in the Beychac district and is listed as protected movable cultural heritage. It is an oil painting on canvas from the 17th century and depicts Pope Marcellus I, Saint Catherine of Alexandria and the martyrdom by arrows of Saint Sebastian.
Those choosing Beychac-Et-Caillau as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Wine and Crafts
The Musée du Vin et de la Tonnellerie features an old cooperage workshop, old tools, the original fermentation and pressing room, and a traditional cellar with an earthen floor. The visit lasts one hour.
The visit to the Atelier du Vin et de la Tonnellerie ends with a guided tasting of three wines from the estate, accompanied by regional products.
Planète Bordeaux is located in Beychac-et-Caillau on the RN 89 and can be reached via Exit 5. Planète Bordeaux’s Cave des Bordeaux features more than 600 wine references. Planète Bordeaux offers a fun, interactive discovery tour of Bordeaux wines with six experiential areas. The visit to Planète Bordeaux ends in the Cave des 1001 Châteaux, which stores 1,001 Bordeaux wines.
Golf de Teynac is located on a former wine estate. The former pressing house of Golf de Teynac housed a clubhouse and a restaurant serving regional cuisine.
Landscape
Hilly landscapes at elevations of 15 to 80 metres stretch between the Laurence and the Gestas. Vineyards lie on the plateaus, while meadows are found in the valleys.
Getting Around
The “La Laurence” route has been open to the public for mountain biking and hiking since the beginning of summer 2012. It comprises three loops of 16, 32 and 45 kilometres that pass through Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac, Beychac-et-Caillau, Sallebœuf, Pompignac, Montussan, Yvrac and Saint-Loubès. The start of the route in Beychac-et-Caillau is located at the La Trappe car park.
Bus route 302 between Bordeaux Buttinière and Libourne via the RN 89 serves the L’Intendant–Beychac stop at Exit 5.
More destinations: Landerrouet-sur-Ségur, Canéjan, Martignas-Sur-Jalle, Les Artigues-De-Lussac, Saint-Ferme, Isle-Saint-Georges, Belin-Béliet, Ludon-Médoc.
