Blasimon: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Domaine nature de Blasimon features a seven-hectare lake with areas for fishing and swimming. The site also includes woodland and meadow areas.

Nature

The Domaine nature de Blasimon has been designated an Espace Naturel Sensible since 2012. It is home to endemic insects, small rodents typical of this ecosystem, and migratory birds.

Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin Yoku or Japanese sylvotherapy, is practiced at the Domaine de Blasimon.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment for their stay in Blasimon can include this in their personal planning.

Culture and History

The Bastide de Blasimon was founded between 1317 and 1322 under the rule of Edward II of England. It retains a regular geometric layout with a square central square, partially covered walkways, and streets extending at right angles from its four corners.

The Moulin de Labarthe was rebuilt in the 14th century as a fortified house with six levels. It depended on the Abbey of Blasimon and has been designated a historic monument since 11 April 1926.

The Abbey of Saint-Maurice de Blasimon was founded as a daughter house of the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d’Angély; its monks followed the Rule of Saint Benedict.

The HOA! Musée de Blasimon offers an introduction to archaeology. By reservation, it provides guided interactive tours for groups of 10 or more.

In the vicinity of Blasimon is the Château de Pressac, a château. The Château Ferrand is a château in the wider region around Blasimon, as is the Château Benauge. The Gallo-Roman Villa is a historic site in the wider region around Blasimon. The Château de Malle is also classified as a park there.

Other destinations: Les Artigues-De-Lussac, Saint-Caprais-De-Bordeaux, Saint-Germain-D'esteuil, Mouliets-Et-Villemartin, Villenave-de-Rions, Tresses, Camiran, Talence.

For the higher-level travel overview: Gironde.