Make a holiday rental property or villa in Libourne, France your home away from home

The Libourne area lies in the Girande region of Aquitaine in France. Those looking for typically French holidays to Libourne are in luck, as there could be few places with a more classically French region. The towns and villages of Libourne are filled with tree lined boulevards, family run boulangeries and are surrounded by the perfectly kempt vineyards that produce the most important French wines.

Things to do in Libourne, France

Libourne is the capital of the Girande wine region, and the stately chateaux that guard over the vineyard give the whole area a formidable atmosphere. Many of the chateaux are open for wine tasting sessions and vineyard tours for any budding wine connoisseurs on a French holiday to Libourne. Even if your knowledge of wine is limited only to knowing what you do and don’t like, taking a wine tasting lesson is an excellent idea, allowing you to choose the ideal accompaniment for the various gastronomic delights that you will undoubtedly enjoy from any of the restaurants in Libourne.

The River Dordogne passes through the Libourne area, and during a hot summers day, there is nothing more refreshing than taking a quick swim in the river or hiring a canoe and gently paddling your way along the river, watching nature and viewing some of the more impressive chateaux and half timbered houses that lie along the river banks from an entirely new angle. The Dordogne River also provides some of the nicest walking and horse riding routes in the region. Fishing permits for the Dordogne River are easy to get hold of, available from most of the tabacs in the Libourne area.

If you are travelling on a French holiday to Libourne with your family, there are some excellent activity centres to entertain children. Within half an hour’s drive of a holiday rental property in Libourne are an excellent water park, a go-karting track, a paint balling centre and many hot air balloon centres waiting to give you an unrivalled view of the Libourne landscape.

Places to visit on holiday in Libourne, France

Those with an interest in history will already know Castillon la Bataille as the site of the last battle of the 100 Years War, but today, the village has a huge amount to attract those on a French holiday to Libourne. The large lake that stands on the outskirts of the village is an absolute treat during the summer months, when swimming in the cool waters provides a much needed escape from the heat of the day. There are tennis courts, riding stables and a quad biking centre within the village.

Saint Emilion was actually the first UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to both the landscape and the famous Bordeaux vineyards. This is the oldest wine making area in France, and is a must-visit centre for any lovers of wine.

St Romain la Virvee is a charming village, home to the annual Cheese and Wine Festival held in the first week of May. If you are lucky enough to be staying in Libourne accommodation during the beginning of May, a visit to St Romain la Virvee is almost essential!

Weather in Libourne, France

Libourne enjoys a mild yet very sunny climate, perfect for the growing of grapes. During the summer months, you can expect to enjoy daily temperatures of more than 30?C. Even during the winter, temperatures remain mild, with temperatures of less than 5?C unlikely at any time.

Cheap flights to Libourne, France

Bergerac’s Merignac Airport (EGC) lies just 3km from the centre of Bergerac, and receives regular, direct flights from more than ten British airports. Flybe and Ryanair provide the huge majority of flights. Taking a hire car on a French holiday to Libourne is strongly recommended, as the area is predominantly rural.