Some renowned vineyards around Néac

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A completely flat route through the vineyards of grand cru wines and magnificent châteaux whose reputation is well established: the 20th-century Château Siaurac, listed as a Historic Monument, and its magnificent century-old park; Pomerol; Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé; Lalande de Pomerol...

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.02 km
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    Average duration: 2h 55 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 17 m
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    Descent: - 17 m
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    Highest point: 56 m
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    Lowest point: 34 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Néac (33500)
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    Start/End: N 44.936706° / W 0.183381°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1636E
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Néac

Description of the walk

Car park opposite the church in Néac.

(S/E) At the far end of the car park, a few metres to the right, take the path leading towards the stadium and the hamlet of La Forêt; walk past the stadium and turn left onto the road.

(1) At the exit, after the first isolated house, take the path on the right; at the end of the first vineyard, turn right then left.
You will come to the edge of a hedge on your left; continue and take the next path on the left.

(2) Turn right onto the road until you reach the bend; there, turn left then right to go round the copse. At the next copse, turn left then immediately take the path on the right.

(3) At the next T-junction, take the path on the right, then the path on the left to reach the copse. Keep to the right, following the edge of the copse until you reach the road.

(4) Turn left, then right at the T-junction; walk a few metres to the right, then take the path on the left. 100m further on, turn right whilst staying on the path; the aim is to reach the copse in front of you.

(5) After the copse, turn left to go round the next one, then right and right again to reach the D121E2.

(6) At the junction, cross the main road and head slightly to the right. At the Y-junction, keep right on the road.

(7) At the next X-junction, turn left.

(8) At the second bend, leave the road and take the path on the right, then immediately left to rejoin the road. Follow it to the right, ignore the two roads on the right and you’ll come to a crossroads.

(9) Take the hairpin bend to the right, then immediately left onto the path towards Château Chagneau. Join the road and turn left towards Chatain.
(10) You must pass through the hamlet of Chatain and follow the road to the right, which joins the D121.

(11) Turn left into the driveway of Château Siaurac, drive in and admire the majestic château and its outbuildings... Go round to the right and then along the main driveway, cross the road to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 39 m - Car park opposite the church in Néac. Near the - Barbanne
  2. 1 : km 0.71 - alt. 41 m - To the right
  3. 2 : km 1.63 - alt. 42 m - To the right
  4. 3 : km 2.39 - alt. 39 m - To the right
  5. 4 : km 3.31 - alt. 41 m - To the left
  6. 5 : km 4.38 - alt. 50 m - Left then right
  7. 6 : km 4.84 - alt. 52 m - To the right
  8. 7 : km 5.46 - alt. 51 m - Slightly to the left
  9. 8 : km 5.98 - alt. 56 m - To the right
  10. 9 : km 7.14 - alt. 41 m - Right, then left
  11. 10 : km 8.23 - alt. 36 m - To the right
  12. 11 : km 8.62 - alt. 41 m - Enter the grounds of Château de Siaurac
  13. S/E : km 10.02 - alt. 39 m - Car park opposite the church in Néac

Notes

Important: this route takes you off the beaten track. All the landmarks mentioned in the description (localities, château names, as well as high-voltage power lines, bridges, etc.) are shown on the corresponding IGN 1:25,000 map but are not always included on the scaled-down map.
It is strongly recommended that you either obtain the aforementioned map or use the app on a smartphone, which will also allow you to be geolocated at all times and thus track your movements accurately.
The route may cross or follow other marked trails. It is tempting to follow the markers! Unless otherwise specified, do not stray from the route.
Using walking poles can prove very useful and reassuring; as well as providing stability, they help distribute the strain.
When walking through the vineyards, always respect those working there; if necessary, alter your route by a few metres.

Worth a visit

Château de Siaurac:

In the Bordeaux region, a stone’s throw from the Châteaux Pétrus and Cheval Blanc, this property, listed as a historic monument, surprises with the rustic charm of its stonework and the lush romance of its grounds. Designed by L. B. Fischer, a landscape architect made famous for his work on Bordeaux’s public gardens, the grounds—comprising small lakes, vast lawns and open woodlands—feature rhododendrons, sequoias and tulip trees, in a setting where the vine is as precious as red gold. This bold choice, the brainchild of Joseph Brisson, a local politician and the estate’s first owner in the early 19th century, was continued by his grandson, Olivier Guichard. A staunch supporter of Siaurac, the ‘baron of Gaullism’, he entertained the cream of the political and business world there
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But do not be put off by the estate’s upmarket reputation. The vast residence is, above all, a family home, where life is good. Wherever you look, life is there, authentic, refined and embodied by hosts keen to share, with modesty, their love of wine, art and French savoir-vivre.

Reviews and comments

3.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
3.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.9 / 5
Route interest
3.4 / 5
martinet-galopins
martinet-galopins

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A classic route in the area. Nothing out of the ordinary to report

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Henri DELBIRANI
Henri DELBIRANI

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

There are too many sections of private property; coming out of a vineyard lane, you end up in the courtyard of a house by the roadside, and there is no way to get back to the road without opening the gate.
The Château Siaurac, whose grounds are private property.
It’s a shame, in such a beautiful region, that 90% of the route takes you through the vineyards.

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isabelle33
isabelle33

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

From junction 6 onwards, there were no more junctions, so we got lost. After that, we just drove along the road. What a shame.

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

Thank you for your comments; I’ll make the necessary changes.
It’s a shame – the castle is magnificent, set in a beautiful park covering around ten hectares.
Bruno 33500

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legolfeur
legolfeur

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Hello,

We recently went on this walk; it’s not particularly interesting: vineyards, vineyards and more vineyards...
Especially as, contrary to what is stated in the description, entry to the grounds of Château Siaurac is prohibited. Numerous signs, which appear to be fairly recent, have been put up at the various entrances, particularly the one indicated on the route. We therefore had to walk around the château without seeing it
The owners may no longer be willing to allow free access to the grounds.
Another error at point 4: you arrive at a private garden via the back of a house. It is obvious that you do not enter private property, especially as a gate prevents you from reaching the road. So you walk around it.

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

I’m a bit surprised that it’s not possible to at least drive past Siaurac Castle, given that they’re hosting ‘guests’: guests at the (very lovely) guesthouse and buyers of their fine wines...
Perhaps there was a reception? Such a beautiful hall, too...
Bruno 33500

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isèrevercors
isèrevercors

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A pleasant enough walk, nothing more... impossible to get lost. But access to Siaurac Castle is blocked??? There are ‘private property’ barriers and you can’t even see the castle – entry is prohibited......

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guy9999
guy9999

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a rather pleasant route through the vineyards

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micannie
micannie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

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bx86
bx86

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant walk that might otherwise have been monotonous amidst this sea of vineyards, but the hamlets, the ‘châteaux’, the occasional copses and the undulating terrain make it thoroughly enjoyable. Best avoided in… summer. No shade. Lovely view of the Calon mills. The 1:25,000 map (or GPS) helps you keep track of where you are, as the “right-left” directions through the vineyards can sometimes be a bit tricky to follow. But as you can see for miles, it’s easy to find your bearings.
Thank you

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