Pauillac, Wine commune in Médoc, France
Pauillac is a commune in the Médoc region situated between Bordeaux and Pointe de Grave. The village stretches along the Gironde estuary with vineyards surrounding the settlement.
In 1777, French general Lafayette departed from Pauillac's port to join the American War of Independence. A commemorative monument in town marks this historical moment.
The Saint-Martin Church dominates the town center with its neoclassical design and distinctive octagonal tower. It serves as a gathering point for residents and anchors the community's daily life.
The central market takes place every Saturday morning at Place de la République, offering local products and regional specialties. This is the best time to shop or sample what locals produce.
Three of Bordeaux's five first-growth wine producers are located here: Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Mouton Rothschild. This makes the town a hub for those seeking top-tier red wines from this renowned region.
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Château Lafite Rothschild
3.4 km
Château Mouton Rothschild
2.3 km
Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France
2.7 km
Château Latour
2.6 km
Château Pichon Longueville Baron
2.7 km
Château Cos d'Estournel
4 km
Château Pontet-Canet
2 km
Château Léoville-Poyferré
4.1 km
Château Batailley
3.2 km
Château Lafon-Rochet
4.5 km
Château Pédesclaux
1.5 km
Château Lilian Ladouys
5 km
Église Saint-Martin de Pauillac
112 mChâteau Hourtin-Ducasse
4.2 kmChâteau Puy Castéra
5.1 km
Église Saint-Julien de Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
4.1 kmChâteau fort du Breuil
5.6 kmChâteau Hourtin-Ducasse
4.1 kmWork of art
297 mStatue, Work of art
1.9 kmStatue, Work of art
1.6 kmStatue, Work of art
2 kmWork of art, sculpture
4.4 kmWayside cross
1 kmChâteau Peyrabon
5.4 kmMemorial
3.9 kmMonument
2.8 kmMonument
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