Fishermen settled on the right bank of the Dordogne in La Rivière; former port warehouses were also located there.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in La Rivière will plan their trip around this destination.
Culture
The Église Notre-Dame de La Rivière is a church in a mixed architectural style, featuring building elements from the 11th-century sanctuary, a nave with a pointed-arch vault from the 12th century, and alterations from the 19th century. It houses a Gothic statue of the Virgin and Child that is classified as a historic monument. The church can only be visited by prior appointment as part of a self-guided visit.
The Château de La Rivière is an imposing 16th-century château that imitates the style of 14th-century fortresses. A visit to the Château de La Rivière ends with a tasting of three characteristic wines from the estate.
Nature
The abandoned underground quarries of La Rivière have Natura 2000 site status. They are home to several protected bat species.
The Boucle de La Rivière offers views over the Dordogne Valley at several points along the hike. It starts at the car park of the Église Notre-Dame de La Rivière.
Further discoveries
The Château Ferrand and the Château de Pressac, both châteaux, are located in the wider regional area around La Rivière. The Abbaye de Bonlieu de Carbon-Blanc, a historic site, and the Cité du Vin, a museum, are also located in this wider regional area. The Grotte de Pair-non-Pair, a cave, as well as the Île de Croute, the Île d'Ambès, and the Île des Vaches, all islands, are also situated there.
Further destinations: Portets, Rauzan, Loubens, Saint-Laurent-Médoc, Arcins, Cénac, Uzeste, Escaudes
