Rauzan Castle Circular Walk

Make the most of this pleasant walk to discover the charming village of Rauzan, its history, its vineyards and its rolling countryside.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.11 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 42 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 45 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 85 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 40 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Rauzan (33420)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.780503° / W 0.126128°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1637SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the small car park opposite Rauzan Castle.

(S/E) Head towards the castle and take the path leading down into the moat. Go round the castle on the right. Go down the steps and turn left along the embankment.

(1) Turn right onto the tarmac road towards Saint-Pierre Church. Take the small grassy path on the left (GRR Chemin d’Amadour) then return to the road.

(2) Turn left and continue to the stop sign. Take the road opposite. At the first bend, by the cemetery, turn right onto the dirt track between the vineyards. At the house, follow the track to the left then take the small path between the trees on your right.
Follow this path through the vineyards to the road to reach the hamlet of Roquenègre.

(3) At the road, turn right then left into the first street (Roquenègre) to reach Barigat.
At the three-way junction, take the street furthest to the right. Walk between the houses.

(4) After the last house, take the grassy path in front of you and follow the stone wall. Before passing the spring and the wash house at Laulan, take a short break to admire Rauzan Castle. Go round the wash house then head down along the low stone wall. Walk past the campsite and climb the stairs to return to the moat of Rauzan Castle. You can walk round it on the right to return to your starting point. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 60 m - Rauzan Castle - Château de Rauzan
  2. 1 : km 0.31 - alt. 50 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 0.57 - alt. 66 m - GR°°®°° Chemin d'Amadour
  4. 3 : km 1.74 - alt. 78 m - Roquenègre Castle
  5. 4 : km 2.57 - alt. 66 m - Blabot
  6. S/E : km 3.11 - alt. 65 m - Château de Rauzan

Notes

Rauzan Tourist Information Office
12 Rue de la Chapelle
33420 Rauzan
Tel: +33 (0)5 57 84 03 88
Email: contact@tourisme-castillonpujols.fr
https://www.tourisme-castillonpujols.fr/

You will find toilets and a drinking water point at the start of the circular route.
Picnic tables are located in the castle moat.

Worth a visit

Built at the request of John Lackland, Rauzan Castle bears witness to the Hundred Years’ War.
You can visit Rauzan Castle (self-guided or guided tour).
Further information: www.chateau-fort-rauzan.fr

The Célestine Cave is the only underground river in Gironde open to the public. You can explore the cave in ‘caving’ style.
More information: www.grotte-celestine.fr

Saint-Pierre Church in Rauzan is a remnant from the late 12th century that has been altered over time. The porch is listed as a Historic Monument.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 3684464

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk around the castle, very easy.

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Flosocaru
Flosocaru

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I had a bit of a struggle towards the end, out in the vineyards, but I managed it in the end, so...

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louis35
louis35

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk that takes you round the village. It’s easy to follow the route, which is described in great detail. The only downside is the barking dogs along the way, which disrupt the peace and quiet of the area… The variety of the walk, with the castle, the vineyards and the village, makes for a pleasant experience.

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DESMARIE
DESMARIE

8 May 2023 A lovely walk, very pleasant, with varied, rolling countryside. The ‘reading hut’ was a nice touch. Very little tarmac. My only criticism is the route description, which isn’t very clear due to the lack of an IGN map.
But I recommend it.

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ac33
ac33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant little walk to explore the village and its surroundings.

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