Explore a Historic Chateau

Treasure a visit to an authentic French château built centuries ago on this delightful tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Sauternes wine region, where the vineyards stretch to the horizon, and arrive at one of two notable châteaux specially chosen for their allure, either Château de Cazeneuve or Château de Roquetaillade. You’ll learn Château de Cazeneuve was built in the 11th century and remained the property of the Dukes d’Albret and Kings of Navarre for four centuries, today still belonging to the d’Albret’s descendants, the Sabran-Pontevès, an illustrious family that has engendered five queens, two kings, two saints and one pope. In the impressive château, see exquisite period pieces in the royal bedrooms, Queen Margot’s drawing room, Louis XVI’s bedroom and the medieval kitchen. Alternatively, tour spectacular, fortress-like Château de Roquetaillade, which features an 11th-century keep, the seigneur’s 12th-century quarters and an early 14th-century fortified gateway. Appreciate the château’s excellent state of preservation, due to the fact that it has been owned and inhabited by the Vicomtes de Baritault du Carpia for more than 600 years. You’ll feel transported to the middle ages on this visit to a château immaculately preserved in time.

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.