Sauveterre-de-Guyenne is characterised as a bastide by its geometrical urban layout. It was founded in 1281 by Edward I, King of England and Duke of Aquitaine. At its centre is a square surrounded by arcades known as the “couverts”.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne can earmark this place as a specific travel destination.
Culture
The Notre-Dame church of Sauveterre stands at the corner of the central square and two streets in the orthogonal urban layout. The Porte Saubotte preserves its staircase and vaulted rooms.
Le Réfectoire is located in the former dining hall of Sauveterre-de-Guyenne’s primary school. It displays an archaeological collection of 14th-century kitchen pottery and includes a participatory ecomuseum presenting local skills and the region’s viticultural heritage.
Routes
The Roger Lapébie greenway is exclusively intended for cyclists, roller skaters, pedestrians and people with reduced mobility. The Roger Lapébie route safely connects Sauveterre-de-Guyenne and Bordeaux on foot, by bicycle or on roller skates.
The 54-kilometre-long Roger Lapébie greenway runs from the centre of Bordeaux through the Entre-deux-Mers. Near Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, it leads from a wet valley to vineyard-covered slopes.
Experiences
The Tèrra Aventura treasure hunt “Lou qui a pas passat” starts at Place de la République and takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes on foot. Les Pistes de Robin is a one-hour tourist rally for children aged 4 to 8 and their families.
Local Life
In summer, the Tuesday market offers visitors wine tastings from local winegrowers under the arcades. Every summer, Sauveterre-de-Guyenne celebrates the winegrowers and their expertise at the Fête des Vins.
More local pages: Cadaujac, Carcans, Saint-Gervais, Créon, Cézac, Sigalens, Salignac, Saint-Sauveur-De-Puynormand.
