Castillon-la-Bataille

Castillon-la-Bataille stands along the Dordogne River, surrounded by vineyards, located 13 kilometers from Saint-Emilion in southwestern France.

The commune gained its current name in 1953 to commemorate the Battle of Castillon in 1453, where the English forces led by John Talbot were defeated.

Every summer, hundreds of local volunteers participate in a large-scale historical reenactment of the Battle of Castillon with horses and period costumes.

The town's railway station connects travelers to major destinations including Bordeaux, Bergerac, and Sarlat-la-Canéda through regular train services.

A memorial known as Talbot's tomb marks the location where the English commander fell during the final battle of the Hundred Years' War.

Location: canton of Castillon-la-Bataille

Location: Gironde

Location: arrondissement of Libourne

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

Website: http://www.castillonlabataille.fr/

Shares border with: Belvès-de-Castillon, Lamothe-Montravel, Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne, Mouliets-et-Villemartin, Saint-Magne-de-Castillon

Phone: +33557400006

Email: mairie@castillonlabataille.fr

Website: http://castillonlabataille.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.85333,-0.04444

Latest update: June 12, 2025 03:22