Places to see:

• Saint-Emilion (famous medieval city and wine region) (10 mins)
  
• Libourne (15 mins)
  
• Castillon La Bataille (great Monday market & site of the last battle and annual re-enactment (August) of the hundred years war) (15 mins)
  
• Bordeaux (city of 18th Century grandeur) (50 mins)
  
• Ste. Foy-la Grande (famous bastide market town on the river Dordogne)
  
• Arcachon, the Atlantic ocean and the Pyla dune
  
• Medoc and Entre deux mers wine regions
  
• Dordogne villages such as Sarlat and Domme

Things to Do:

• Tours and tastings at local Chateaux (nearest is 200 metres)
  
• Explore historic towns
  
• Canoeing on the Dordogne (20 mins)
  
• Lake Gurcon with sandy beach (20 mins)
  
• New swimming complex in St Seurin
  
• Cycling, mountain biking and walking (all around)
  
• Golf at Chateaux Vigiers
  
• Horse riding
  
• Fishing
  
• Wine appreciation courses (10 mins)
  
• The cruiser Colbert - an exciting nautical attraction for all ages
  
• Planet Bordeaux, the Wax museum, Animal and attraction park, equestrian museum, vintage transport museum, the gastronomy museum
  
• Medieval castles
  
• Aqua Park Junior Land
  
• Boat cruises
  
• Cookery and art courses
  
• The famous caves and cave paintings such as Lascaux
  
• Days out to the coast, the Dordogne, or even San Sebastian or Paris by train