The Château Gruaud-Larose winery dates back to the mid-18th century. In Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, wine-making tradition, paths through the countryside and stories from the village come together.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle can plan this type of accommodation for their own stay.
Wine and culture
Château Léoville Poyferré offers tours of the winery followed by wine tastings and suitable culinary accompaniments. The family-run wine shop Via Vinum is located on the village square in Saint-Julien, opposite the town hall. Isabelle and Mathieu welcome guests there all year round; tastings are offered during school holidays.
The tour of Château Talbot includes access to the estate's private park and vegetable garden and ends with a tasting of two red wines from the same vintage. The prestige tour includes three great Château Talbot vintages from 2016, 2010 and 2000, as well as the white wine Château Talbot Caillou Blanc 2023.
Paths and water
The hiking trails around Saint-Julien-Beychevelle lead to vineyards, the banks of the Gironde, carrelets and marshland. The Boucle de Saint-Julien-Beychevelle is a 6 km hiking trail that starts in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle.
The Sentier des légendes begins at the port of Beychevelle. Picnic tables are available at the ports of the municipality of Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, where visitors can rest and eat.
History and stories
Château Gruaud-Larose is fully protected as a historic monument; this also includes the tower and the agricultural hall. Some consider the Church of Saint-Julien exceptional, while others regard it as unlike any other church in the Médoc.
On the Sentier des Contes et Légendes, visitors can follow a route with information panels using a topographical guide and learn about local legends.
Other places: Coimères, Gardegan-Et-Tourtirac, Escaudes, Saint-Selve, Sigalens, Cérons, Begadan, Targon
