Bureau d'Information Touristique de Rauzan Discover Rauzan and its hidden treasures in Gironde

Castillon Pujols Tourist Office, the village of Rauzan

This charming town is located in Entre-Deux-Mers, east of the Gironde less than an hour from Bordeaux, at the crossroads between Saint-Emilion and Sauveterre de Guyenne, between Garonne and Dordogne, between past and present.

Rauzan, from the past to the present

This small village of 1200 inhabitants might seem unassuming if it hadn't won the lottery of history and made the duty of passing on its heritage its guiding principle. Rauzan is indeed endowed with a very rich historical heritage. …

The Tourist Office offers tours (self-guided or guided) of the Château de Rauzan, a relic of the Hundred Years' War, whose various phases of construction span from the late Middle Ages to the Renaissance. A medieval fortress that, over the centuries, became a residential castle, it is linked to the names of great men such as John Lackland, Bertrand du Guesclin, and Léo Drouyn.

It is at the famous Antiques and Flea Market Village of Rauzan that past and present converge. All year round, from Wednesday to Sunday, you can find an original gift, enhance your interior decoration or stroll around in search of hidden treasures !

Rauzan, between nature and heritage

To reconcile nature and history, hiking trails will take you through the castle moats, the Romanesque church of Saint-Pierre de Rauzan, through vineyards, fields and forests, to the Curton dolmen, dating from the Neolithic period, in the neighboring commune.

The Les Caves de Rauzan wine cooperative will offer you a wide selection of the famous Bordeaux nectar from nearly 300 winegrowers committed to sustainable development.

Finally, it is truly underground that Rauzan will reveal its most impressive secret : the Grotte Célestine, a subterranean river dating back to the Quaternary period. Accessible in the heart of the village by reservation at the Tourist Office, it will welcome the most curious and courageous among you!

As you've probably guessed, Rauzan has more than one trick up his sleeve, and many more secrets to reveal …

Around Rauzan

Download the Romanesque Churches Guide here and explore the area around Rauzan through several walking tours. Each village has its church, each village has its charm… In Ruch, take a moment to admire the Ausone Tower, this small manor house from the late ^15th century which now houses the town hall.

You can continue your walk by strolling through the newly created arboretum in the heart of the village of Sainte-Florence. With a focus on preserving biodiversity, this 1-hectare park will allow you to discover more than 60 species of trees and shrubs.

In the heart of Pujols Castle, the town hall's wine library offers a free escape game throughout the summer on the theme "The Mystery of the Winemaker" which will delight fans of treasure hunts!

This territory , rich in a unique heritage, will reveal itself as you explore and is sure to surprise you!