Gironde, Department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Gironde extends across 9,975 square kilometers of southwestern France, featuring the Gironde estuary, Atlantic coastline, forests, and agricultural territories.
The department of Gironde was established on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution as part of the national administrative reorganization process.
The regional identity combines influences from Basque, Occitan, and Poitevin traditions, reflected in local festivals, cuisine, and architectural styles.
The department contains 535 municipalities, with Bordeaux serving as the administrative center and main transportation hub for the entire region.
The Gironde estuary stands as the largest in Western Europe, forming a natural waterway that shaped the development of maritime trade routes.
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Inception: March 4, 1790
Capital city: Bordeaux
Shares border with: Charente-Maritime, Dordogne, Lot-et-Garonne, Landes
Website: https://gironde.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.83333,-0.66667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:34
The wine estates of Bordeaux spread across the Gironde department and produce wines under more than 60 appellations. The châteaux combine winemaking traditions with modern cellar techniques. Many properties open their doors to visitors, offering tours of vineyards, fermentation rooms, and barrel cellars. The grand estates of the Médoc, such as Château Margaux, Château Latour, or Château Mouton Rothschild, rank among the most recognized addresses in the region. In Saint-Émilion, châteaux cluster around the medieval village. The Entre-deux-Mers area features numerous smaller family operations. Wine routes traverse landscapes of vine rows and historic buildings. The architecture of the châteaux ranges from medieval fortresses to 18th and 19th-century residences. Some estates have commissioned contemporary cellars from architects like Norman Foster or Jean Nouvel. Tasting rooms allow visitors to sample different vintages and blends. Many domains also organize oenology workshops and receptions in their vineyards.
Dune of Pilat
50.1 km
Château Lafite Rothschild
44.4 km
Château d'Yquem
41.9 km
Château Margaux
23.5 km
Château Mouton Rothschild
43.3 km
Cordouan Lighthouse
92.8 km
Château Cheval Blanc
38.9 km
Pont Jacques-Chaban-Delmas
9.5 km
Stade Chaban-Delmas
5.4 km
Pont de pierre
8.2 km
Place des Quinconces
7.5 km
Bordeaux Cathedral
7.1 km
Pont d'Aquitaine
11.5 km
Cité du Vin
9.7 km
Rue Sainte-Catherine
7.4 km
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean railway station
8.8 km
Statue of Heracles, Arcachon
44.5 km
Place de la Bourse
7.7 km
Pessac-Léognan
9.6 km
Côte d'Argent
53.9 km
Monument aux Girondins
7.4 km
Cabane tchanquée
42.4 km
Passerelle Eiffel
9 km
Hourtin-Carcans Lake
48.8 km
Miroir d'eau
7.8 km
Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
7.4 km
Château de Roquetaillade
49.3 km
Château Latour
38.7 kmReviews
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