Lot et Garonne

Here, vines share the hillsides of Guyenne – a phonic alteration of Aquitaine, dating back to the times of English presence – with plum trees, peach trees and tomato plants.

The spearhead of the Lot et Garonne appellations, Buzet wines are almost totally grouped into one cooperative winery. If you are interested, this winery can be visited all year round, even on Sundays during summer.

“The smallest of all the great wine areas” – this is how Côtes-de-Duras has come to be presented. There is a fabulous Château and an unobstructed view of the Dropt Valley.

Another set of sunny hillsides and another appellation: Côtes-du-Marmandais, with a particular feature: the presence of the Abouriou, a grape variety specific to South West France, and rare today.

To complete this sumptuous heritage there are fortified towns and fortresses, boat trips down the Baïse River or the canal, or horse-riding.