Easy access

Blaye is 80 km, south of Royan, either by the scenic road which goes along the estuary, D25, D145, D255, by Meschers, Saint-Fort, Saint-Bonnet, Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde or by a faster route, D730, A10 then exit number 38 towards Blaye.

On arriving at Blaye, the simplest way is to follow the signs for the "Citadel" and you will arrive on the long esplanade (cours de La Republique, cours de Lattre de Tassigny, cours Vauban, place de la Citadelle, cours du Port), which separates the town from the citadel. Car parks are available there.

An historical town

History tells us that Blaye already had an economic and an important strategic position in the gallo-Roman time but it was during the reign of Louis XIV, with the construction of the citadel by Vauban, that it became what it is today.

The harbour on the estuary of Gironde

Blaye is also a commercial harbour. The port is situated to the south of the town. The jetty leads to the ferry which crosses the estuary to the Médoc region at Lamarque.

The wines of the Côtes de Blaye vineyard

Please, don't leave Blaye without a visit to the Maison du Vin, and to its shop situated on cours Vauban in front of the citadel.
Maison du Vin des Premières Côtes de Blaye
11, cours Vauban, BP 122
33390 Blaye, phone 33 (0)5 57 42 91 19

The asparagus "Reine blanche du Blayais"

Besides the vineyard, the soil of the region is renowned for the production of asparagus.

The asparagus "Reine blanche du Blayais" delights us from March until June. When the first asparagus of Blayais appears in the markets of the region, it's really the forerunner of spring.

Restaurant

Also in front of the citadel, on the cours du Port, there is a small, very nice restaurant, with a wide range of menus which include the specialities of the estuary.

Restaurant " Le Petit Port "
2, cours du Port
Phone 33 (0)5 57 42 99 95