Castillon-la-Bataille, Administrative commune in Gironde, France
Castillon-la-Bataille is a town along the Dordogne River in southwestern France, surrounded by vineyards and wine-producing estates. It sits within the Gironde department, near the historic Saint-Émilion region.
In 1453, the Battle of Castillon took place here, a decisive engagement that ended the Hundred Years' War and ended English control of the region. The town adopted its current name in 1953 to commemorate this pivotal conflict.
Every summer, hundreds of local volunteers stage a large-scale reenactment of the Battle of Castillon using horses and period costumes. The event reflects how deeply this moment shapes the town's identity.
The town sits at a railway junction with regular connections to Bordeaux, Bergerac, and Sarlat, making travel straightforward. The countryside around it is rolling and walkable, with paths leading through vineyards.
The burial place of English commander John Talbot still stands in the town, marking where he fell in the final battle of the Hundred Years' War. Fewer visitors come here than to other medieval battlefields, yet the site offers a direct connection to this pivotal moment.
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