Budos Castle – Château de Villandraut loop from Encal

Budos Castle – Château de Villandraut loop from Encal

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Budos Castle – Château de Villandraut loop from Encal

03:09

78.6km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Landes de Gascogne

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.00 km

Bazas Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Bazas Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Bazas, Gironde, France. It is a national monument. The exterior is impressive, and if you wanted to stop a bit longer, you can take a look inside.

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9.03 km

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

It is best to visit in the evening or late afternoon because then the light is at its best for photographing the front of the cathedral

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9.18 km

very good mid-course position

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24.1 km

Old Roaillan Station

Highlight • Structure

Small train station, but private and unfortunately not used for the Bahntrassenradweg.

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32.9 km

Budos Castle

Highlight • Castle

Incredible ruins of the 14th century Budos castle, in the middle of the vineyards. Under restoration by Adichats association for about thirty years.

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54.2 km

The strange statue

Highlight • Monument

This statue is both a disturbing and funny curiosity. Pose for King Kysmar. Notice to word game lovers.

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55.0 km

Château de Villandraut

Highlight • Castle

Villandraut Castle is a well-preserved 12th century medieval castle. Its construction was completed in 1312. It is one of the oldest castles still accessible in Gironde.

If you want to visit it, all the info here:
chateaudevillandraut.fr/visites-animations/visites-guid%C3%A9es-visites-libres

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55.5 km