Saint-Magne-De-Castillon offers several different ways to enjoy a stay: the Église Saint-Magne is a highlight of Romanesque architecture, while Château Beynat and Vignobles Meynard offer a taste of viticulture and wine tastings. The Balade du moulin adds an easy 55-minute walk to the mix, starting in Saint-Magne-de-Castillon. Depending on whether you are looking for architecture, wine or a walking route, you can give your visit a different focus.

Romanesque architecture at the Église Saint-Magne

The Église Saint-Magne is originally a Romanesque building. The surviving Romanesque part of the nave features a pointed barrel vault. A barrel vault forms a long, curved ceiling; here, its cross-section comes to a point. This lets you appreciate the architecture through a specific feature of the building, rather than simply describing the church as Romanesque. It has been listed as a historic monument since 5 October 1925.

Vineyards, cellars and tastings

Château Beynat is located in Saint-Magne-de-Castillon on south-facing slopes opposite the Dordogne. During the Prestige tour, you will learn more about the estate’s history, as well as its grape growing, winemaking and ageing; this is followed by a tasting of six of the estate’s wines. Another option is a discovery walk through organically farmed vineyards, followed by a tasting of its award-winning wines. You can choose whether to learn about the estate’s history and production stages or focus on a walk through the vineyards.

A tour at Vignobles Meynard includes explanations of vineyard work, winemaking and ageing in the barrel cellar. During the classic tasting, you can choose three wines from the selection of white, rosé and red wines. The gourmet tasting pairs wines with artisanal cheese, charcuterie or raw vegetables. The formats therefore differ both in the tour content and in the selection and pairing of wines. Check the current booking conditions in advance; advance booking may be required for the gourmet tasting. The difference lies in how the tastings are presented: at Château Beynat, the tasting follows a themed visit, while Vignobles Meynard offers classic and gourmet tastings as distinct formats.

Balade du moulin: an easy 55-minute walk

The Balade du moulin starts in Saint-Magne-de-Castillon and is an easy 55-minute walk. This duration gives you a specific point of reference when planning your route on foot. The route addresses a different planning need from the wine experiences, whose focus is determined by tour content and tasting formats. Route information may be updated, so check the latest details before setting off.

Plan your stay around your interests

The experiences listed here offer different highlights and do not need to be combined into a fixed itinerary.

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