Saint-Antoine-Du-Queyret offers several distinct ways to enjoy a stay: the history of its church, the winegrowing at Château Queyret-Pouillac and the horse-riding activities at Les Ecuries du Gaudoux. If you are looking for a holiday rental, it is best to choose your focus based on what you would like to do locally: explore the church’s history and its phases of construction, learn about the history of a wine estate, or ride a horse yourself. These themes offer different perspectives—from dated architecture and winegrowing history to an active pursuit.
A church with several phases of construction
The church of Saint-Antoine-du-Queyret was founded in the early 11th century. Its western portal dates from the late 12th century; the bell tower above the façade was built around 1830. Its construction history can therefore be read as a sequence of several clearly distinct phases. The church can be visited free of charge, by appointment only. Arrange your visit in advance before making firm plans.
Winegrowing and architecture at Château Queyret-Pouillac
The vineyards of Château Queyret-Pouillac are located in the commune of Saint-Antoine-du-Queyret and on the Plateau de Ruch. The estate’s history of winegrowing and wine dates back to the Middle Ages, when monks planted vines there. The château in its present form dates from the 18th century; a stone lintel on the manor house is dated 1783. The entire estate was restored in the Girondin style. Two different scales are involved: the Girondin-style restoration concerns the entire estate, while 1783 is the date of a single architectural feature. The estate thus combines a history of winegrowing with an architectural history that can be traced through a specific detail.
The church and the château offer different historical perspectives: the church’s foundation and phases of construction take centre stage, while the estate brings together the history of winegrowing and the property’s later appearance. For choosing what interests you, this means a distinction between the history of a religious building and that of a wine estate whose winegrowing dates back to the Middle Ages.
Horse-riding activities in a green setting
Les Ecuries du Gaudoux is an FFE-affiliated equestrian centre and riding school. Visitors can take riding lessons or go on horseback rides there. The site covers 20 hectares in a green setting, bordering a forest of old oak trees and a magnificent rabbit warren. Lessons and rides are different formats: lessons focus on learning to ride, while a ride is an outing on horseback. The landscape description refers to the centre’s location; the two riding activities are the specific ways to enjoy an active stay locally.
Directions towards Saint-Antoine-du-Queyret
A tourist route of the Castillon-Pujols Tourist Office is signposted first towards Saint-Antoine-du-Queyret and then onward towards Mauriac. If you plan to follow this route, check the current signs in advance, as signposting can change.
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