Saint-Symphorien – Bazas
The route is full of tourist attractions: paddle down the Ciron in Villandraut, admire the collegiate church in Uzeste or take a detour through the vineyards of Sauternes.
In Bazas, there is a link to the Tour de Gironde cycle route, which leads to the Canal de la Garonne and then on to La Réole. Click on “link lanes”.
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Alternative itinerary, recommended by CTE
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- Trains : from Langon (17 km from Bazas), TER services to Bordeaux, Agen and Marmande
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Saint-Léger de Balson : 12th–16th-century church, Saint-Clair fountain
Villandraut : the castle – a 14th-century fortified palace, and the 19th-century St Martin’s Church
Uzeste : Uzeste Collegiate Church (Clement’s tomb), 15th- and 16th-century houses, the Amusicien l’Estaminet theatre (performance venue, home to the Lubat theatre company, hosting jazz and improvised music festivals)
Link of the stage « Saint-Symphorien – Bazas »
This stage takes you to the Garonne side canal at Castillon-de-Castets. The route initially follows small roads lined with meadows, woods, fields and market gardens. Between Cazats and Savignac, there is slightly more traffic, but then you reach the peaceful, shaded towpath.
Near the trail, why not explore the Cistercian Abbey of Sainte-Marie du Rivet, the Pont d’Or bridge in Pondaurat and the ancient medieval streets of La Réole?
Alternative to the stage « Saint-Symphorien – Bazas »
At Le Nizan Gare, there are two routes available:
- The official route of the Scandibérique : it heads towards Langon and takes a detour through the Pays d’Albret.
- The CycloTransEurope route : taking a more direct route, it heads towards Bazas and then due south.
You cycle along a lovely greenway through pine trees, surrounded by the scent of pine resin, heather and the Gironde countryside.
Be sure to visit the Roquetaillade site, 3 km from the course – there are a few hills, but it’s well worth the detour! The medieval castle and the newer castle, the chapel and the grounds.