The Église Saint-Brice de Néac is a spacious 19th-century building overlooking the Barbanne. It stands on the site of an earlier church dating from the 11th century and dedicated to Saint Brice. The present-day Église Saint-Brice was rebuilt in 1866 after the previous church had been demolished.
Those choosing Néac as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature
The 4 km circular hiking trail “Boucle pédestre: sur les chemins de Néac” follows the paths around Néac and offers remarkable views of the vineyards of Saint-Émilionnais and the Barbanne valleys.
The Château Tournefeuille vineyard is situated on a unique clay-and-gravel ridge in the municipality of Néac, opposite the most prestigious terroirs of Pomerol. The grounds of Château Siaurac feature remarkable trees, including a 350-year-old holm oak, a 250-year-old pyramidal oak, an Atlas cedar, a tulip tree and a giant sequoia.
Culture
The grounds of Château Siaurac are classified as a “Jardin Remarquable” and included on the list of Monuments Historiques. Château Ferrand, a château, is located in the vicinity of Néac. Château de Pressac, also a château, is likewise located near Néac. The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Faise is also situated in the vicinity of Néac.
The historic site of Abbaye de La Sauve-Majeure is located in the wider region surrounding Néac. The Grotte de Pair-non-Pair cave is also located in the wider surrounding region.
Wine and Gastronomy
Château Haut-Chaigneau offers tours and wine tastings by prior arrangement. In the park, a picnic basket is available with cheese, cold cuts, dessert, a vegetarian option and wine from Château Haut-Chaigneau.
