Macau: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Macau combines a history shaped by its port and river with religious architecture, historic châteaux and vineyards. Macau’s port was active as a trading port in the Middle Ages.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Macau considers this type of accommodation as part of their travel planning.

Culture and history

The Notre-Dame de Macau church dates back to the 12th century and retains its original bell tower. Since 1893, the bell tower of Notre-Dame de Macau has been classified as a historic monument.

Château Plaisance includes a park, areas used for agriculture and a wine cellar. Château Plaisance in Macau is protected as a historic monument.

The chartreuses of Macau are houses typical of Gascony, aligned along the Chemin du bord de l’eau towards the estuary.

The remains of a medieval motte have been preserved at Château Cantemerle in Macau. Château Cantemerle in Macau was part of a series of fortifications used to control the Gironde estuary.

Water and landscape

ÃŽle Macau lies opposite the port of Macau, is not open to visitors and can be viewed from the mainland.

The Mascaret can sometimes be observed from the port of Macau during high tides in August or September.

Wine and regional tradition

Château Cantemerle offers tours of its vineyard, the winemaking process and its history, followed by a guided tasting of Château Cantemerle’s wines.

Château Cantemerle offers workshops on nature and wellbeing in its park.

Château Maucamps offers tours of its estate buildings and vineyard, including during the grape harvest, combined with a wine tasting.

The famous artichoke from Macau was introduced in Macau.

Geographical location

The 31-kilometre-long Route de l’estuaire runs from Cussac via Lamarque, Arcins, Margaux, Issan and Labarde to the port of Macau.

The Bordeaux–Le Verdon-sur-Mer TER railway line runs through the Médoc; Macau station is listed as a recommended stop.

Further destinations: Saint-Vivien-De-Médoc, Saint Christoly De Blaye, Saint-Germain-de-la-Rivière, Pleine Selve, Lansac, Cauvignac, Avensan, Saint-Martial

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