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Margaux

Margaux is a town in Gironde district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France of about 1,455 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Villa Gallo-Romaine de Plassac, Fort Médoc and Fort Paté.

45.0414° N, 0.6765° WPop. 1,455

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km64
Must-see198
Notable3
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Margaux

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

70 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Margaux
  2. Fort Médocfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Citadelle de Blayeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Villa Gallo-Romaine de Plassacheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ruines de la Chapelle de Lurzinechurch · 30 min
  6. Château Clément-Pichonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Margaux
Today’s loopMargauxStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Margaux?

Villa Gallo-Romaine de Plassac (heritage site, about 9 km), Fort Médoc (fort, about 10 km), Fort Paté (fort, about 11 km), Citadelle de Blaye (heritage site, about 12 km), Basilique Saint-Romain (church, about 12 km), Château des Rudel (heritage site, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Margaux?

64 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest fort to Margaux?

Château Lascombes, about 1 km by road; Cantenac-Brown (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Margaux?

Église Saint-Michel, about 1 km by road; Basilique Saint-Romain (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Margaux?

Start in Margaux, visit Fort Médoc, then Citadelle de Blaye, then Villa Gallo-Romaine de Plassac, then Ruines de la Chapelle de Lurzine, then Château Clément-Pichon, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.