Francs: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Francs is situated on a hill that reaches 96 metres. From here, a 360° panorama stretches across vineyards and a wooded massif. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Francs can keep Francs in mind as a destination when planning their trip.

Culture and History

The local history includes the Romanesque Catholic Church of Saint-Martin. It dates from the 12th century and was largely destroyed during the Huguenots’ final attack in 1586.

Château Ad Francos offers a guided tour of the historic château, a tour of the winery and a wine tasting. The Ad Francos winery is located within the walls of a former fortress. This fortress was built during the Hundred Years’ War by the de Ségur family on the orders of the English king Plantagenet.

Wine

Francs gives its name to the Côtes-de-Francs wine appellation.

Landscape and Trails

The sights and activities in Francs include local hiking trails. The Tayac–Francs–Saint-Cibard circular walking route leads into the village of Francs and continues along paths through vineyards and woodland.

Geographical Setting

Château de Pressac, a château, and Château Ferrand, a château, are located in the vicinity of Francs. The historic sites of Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Faise and Gallo-Roman Villa are also nearby.

Other places in the same selection are Saint-Ferme, Castelnau-De-Médoc, Saint-Léon, Berson, Bruges, Aillas, Saint-Martin-de-Lerm and Coutras.

To the higher-level travel overview: Gironde.