Gironde Cycle Tour: Stage 5 – Bazas to Saint-Symphorien (temporarily closed) to Bazas
24.33 km(s) 1h37 Difficulty : EasyEtape 1
From the track, turn left to reach the village. The village is known for its musical troupe, Lubat de Gascogne, which brings the evenings to life at the Théâtre Amusicien l'Estaminet. Good to know: the Café des Sports has a lovely indoor terrace for a welcome break. Not to be missed: the collegiate church with its magnificent stained-glass windows and the tomb of Clement V, carved from Carrara marble.Behind it, the small garden with its wash house by the stream is ideal for a picnic: tables are available.
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Cette fois-ci, vous prenez à droite pour vous rendre dans le centre. Restaurants et commerces sont à votre disposition. Le château en ruine est le site à ne pas manquer : ce palais forteresse du XIVe siècle a été édifié par le Pape Clément V. Sympa comme pied à terre dans son village de naissance ! Sachez qu’il existe un lien entre la rivière Le Ciron et les vins de Sauternes : sans les eaux de ce dernier, pas de vin liquoreux ! On vous laisse demander pourquoi lors de vos rencontres.Etape 3
Bienvenue dans le Parc Naturel Régional des Landes de Gascogne ! Ce petit village est plein de charme. N'hésitez pas à tourner à droite pour aller admirer l’église qui vaut vraiment le détour.Etape 4
The railway network in the area has been dismantled, allowing you to enjoy the cycle path that has replaced the old track. Incidentally, the workshops where trains used to be repaired are still there: you can see the building, but it is not yet open to visitors. You can, however, enjoy the grounds of Chalet Mauriac: this was the famous writer’s holiday home. In the grounds, you’ll find one of the works from the Contemporary Art Forest.We particularly love the Cercle des Ouvriers: a community-run bar offering meals and evening events. It’s well worth stopping off for a stopover full of fun!
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED – This is a stage where heritage reigns supreme. Or rather, the Pope reigns supreme; we’ll explain why. You enter via a cycle path on the ancestral lands of Bertrand de Got, who became Pope Clement V. He was born in Villandraut and his tomb is in the collegiate church of Uzeste. He also left his mark on many historic châteaux in the area.
Each village you pass through celebrates Gascon culture and local traditions. They all offer a range of services for cycle tourists.
This is the Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park. Your hosts are truly passionate about what they do: as members of the “Imaginaterres” association, they place solidarity, the environment and Gascon identity at the heart of their offering. If they also display the Accueil Vélo label, you can be sure of an authentic and immersive experience.
