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Sauveterre-de-Guyenne is a bastide. A bastide is a type of French medieval town, founded in the 13th and 14th centuries, primarily in southwestern France. A bastide is characterized by a rectangular street pattern that divides the town into eight blocks around a central market square. The Treaty of Paris (1229) prohibited the building of walls around new towns. Many bastides were provided with some form of fortification, such as gates, after their founding to provide some protection during turbulent times. Most bastides had only local significance and did not develop into large towns. As a result, many bastides, such as that of Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, have been preserved in their original state.

The Gava bakery (closed on Mondays) near the campsite offers a small grocery store, with a bicycle rack in front of the entrance.

Big efforts made by town

Looks like a cafe was part of the old station, but doesn’t seem open every day…

Great ride!

Nice passage through an old railway tunnel. Well lit.

This is the Château du Grand Puch, accessible via the Salleboeuf road. Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Plenty of information about the architecture and history of this 14th-century castle can be found on their website. Tours and tastings are available upon reservation; the price is €5.

One of the most famous, former Grand Cru Classé A - from the entrance: superb view of the village of Saint-Émilion...