Berson: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Berson’s history includes the Maison forte du Boisset. It is a fortified house dating from the 14th century that was rebuilt between the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 16th century. Ring walls and water-filled moats surround the building; it was placed under heritage protection by decree of 25 July 2002.

Those considering Berson as a destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

In the hamlet of Taie d’huître, the soil contains hundreds of thousands of fossilised oyster shells.

At Le Cau, a stele erected on 19 August 2004 commemorates the battle of 19 August 1944 between the Resistance and the enemy.

Wine and Gastronomy

Château Tour Saint-Germain has a winemaking tradition dating back to 1800 and welcomes visitors to the estate.

Château Le Chay also welcomes visitors to the estate.

The origins of Château Grillet-Beauséjour date back to 1695. Château Grillet-Beauséjour shares an entrecôte bordelaise cooked over vine wood with visitors.

Landscape and Viticulture

Château Pinet La Roquette is located on a hilltop with beautiful panoramic views over the vineyards. During a visit there, visitors can learn about the work involved in viticulture.

Other places: Saint-Philippe-D'aiguille, Sainte-Eulalie, Donnezac, Saint-Laurent-Du-Bois, Marcheprime, Pugnac, Saint-Christophe-Des-Bardes, Quinsac

To the higher-level travel overview: Gironde.