Gironde district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Preignac

Preignac is a town in Gironde district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 2,198 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are Château du Cros (4 km), Villa Gallo-Romaine de Saint-Romain (6 km) and Château Faugas (6 km).

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Preignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Preignac, Gironde district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Preignac at a glance

Location
Gironde district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 2,198
Coordinates
44.5849° N, 0.2952° W
Places within 50 km
113 (69 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Preignac

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Preignac: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Preignac

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Preignac. The closest is Château d'Armajan des Ormes (1 km); the best-known is Château du Cros (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Preignac

71 churches within 100 km of Preignac. The closest is Église Saint-Vincent (1 km); the best-known is Église Saint-Seurin (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Preignac

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Preignac. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Saucats Et la Brède (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Preignac

5 museums within 100 km of Preignac. The closest is Domaine de Malagar (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Preignac

2 caves within 100 km of Preignac. The closest is Grotte du Bois de Benauge (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Preignac

2 parks within 100 km of Preignac. The closest is Parc de Majolan (56 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Preignac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Preignac
  2. 4 km Château du Cros · heritage site, Gironde
  3. 2 km Villa Gallo-Romaine de Saint-Romain · heritage site, Gironde
  4. 4 km Château Faugas · heritage site, Gers
  5. 12 km Château de Fargues · heritage site, Gironde
  6. 4 km Château Yquem · heritage site, Gironde
  7. 6 km Back to Preignac

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How to reach Preignac

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    Within 15 km of Preignac

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Preignac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5387Château d'Armajan des Ormes (1 km)
    Churches4771Église Saint-Vincent (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Saucats Et la Brède (31 km)
    Museums55Domaine de Malagar (6 km)
    Caves22Grotte du Bois de Benauge (11 km)
    Parks02Parc de Majolan (56 km)
    Beaches & coast02Dune du Pilat (91 km)
    Treks11Des Bords de Garonne : Circuit Départemental (6 km)
    Other attractions11Esplanade des Quinconces (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Dune of Pilat (92 km)

    Preignac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Preignac?

    Château du Cros (heritage site, about 4 km), Villa Gallo-Romaine de Saint-Romain (heritage site, about 6 km), Château Faugas (heritage site, about 6 km), Château Yquem (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de Fargues (heritage site, about 7 km), Château de Tardes (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Preignac?

    Château d'Armajan des Ormes, about 1 km by road; Ancienne Église Saint-Maurice d'Aubiac (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Preignac?

    Église Saint-Vincent, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Maixant (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Preignac?

    Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Saucats Et la Brède, about 31 km by road; Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Preignac?

    Start in Preignac, visit Château du Cros, then Villa Gallo-Romaine de Saint-Romain, then Château Faugas, then Château de Fargues, then Château Yquem, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Preignac?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Preignac

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Preignac’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Preignac on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.