The circular route “Villeneuve-de-Duras, à l'orée de la Gironde” begins in Villeneuve-de-Duras and leads through vineyards, forests and Ente plum orchards.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment can keep Villeneuve-de-Duras in mind as a destination along the “Villeneuve-de-Duras, à l'orée de la Gironde” route.
Nature and trails
Almost the entire “Le Moulin de Marquet, dans les vignes de Villeneuve-de-Duras” route passes through vineyards, forests and some Ente plum orchards; the route offers beautiful viewpoints. A variant of this route passes close to the Domaine des Allégrets.
The “Saint-Léger, entre bois, vignes et vergers de pruniers” route also passes through vineyards, forests and Ente plum orchards for almost its entire length; the route is hardly difficult and offers beautiful viewpoints.
The landscape around Villeneuve-de-Duras also includes 292 hectares of forest. Two windmills complement the local scenery; one of them is very well preserved and offers beautiful viewpoints.
Culture
There are two calvaries in the centre of Villeneuve-de-Duras. As architectural heritage, the “Le Moulin de Marquet, dans les vignes de Villeneuve-de-Duras” route also takes in the Church of Saint-Léger.
Wine and regional produce
The Domaine des Allégrets is a family-run winery that has existed for more than 500 years, where several generations of a winemaking family have lived and worked around their shared passion for wine. The Domaine des Allégrets also produces plums and prunes. The winery offers tours and wine tastings.
Practical information
At the exit of Villeneuve-de-Duras, on the road to Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, there is a covered picnic area with tables.
