The town of Cadillac is at the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers, Gironde, about thirty kilometres south of Bordeaux. It is also an hour’s drive from the beaches of the Atlantic coast and the famous Arcachon.
Chief town of Canton, Cadillac enjoys an ideal location in the centre of a wine region of international fame.
This fortified town founded in 1280 by Jean de Grailly, representing the King of England, still retains its medieval structure, which can be discovered along the interpretive trail.
In the early seventeenth century, the Duke of Épernon, a favourite of Henry III, chooses Cadillac as a place of residence and burial and did build a castle. Would follow many constructions such as Closière or church Cadillac.
The wine is the main attraction of the town. There are several wine estates and house wine.
One can also make a stop at the port of Cadillac on the Garonne, where you can see the yachts, passenger ships and even cruising.