Gensac: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Gensac is an old village on a natural bastion overlooking the valleys of the Durèze and the Dordogne. Cobblestone streets, remains of the fortification walls, and restored medieval houses are among the features preserved by the village.
Those choosing Gensac as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
The Église Notre-Dame was rebuilt at the end of the 19th century in the Neo-Gothic style on the site of the former Romanesque church. Its choir features rich wall paintings created in 1897 by the Bordeaux painter Léon Millet. The church also contains an oil painting depicting Saint James, dating from the late 17th or early 18th century.
Archistoire is a free application that conveys the history of the village using augmented reality and geolocated tours. The Archistoire tour begins at Gensac Town Hall and follows the approximately 10 km hiking trail “Entre Durèze et Soulège” between Gensac and Pessac-sur-Dordogne.
Landscape and Trails
The “Entre Durèze et Soulège” circular hiking trail is 10.7 km long, begins in Gensac, and is classified as a moderately difficult hiking trail. The trail offers views of the valleys of the Durèze, the Soulège, and the Dordogne.
Wine and Local Tradition
At their boutique in Gensac, Domaines Fontana offer tastings of AOP wines from Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur, as well as sparkling wines. Domaines Fontana was founded in 1950; three generations have followed one another there since then.
At Château de Claribès, the family visit includes a tour of the vineyards followed by a wine tasting. The longer tour additionally includes a visit to the wine cellar.
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