Pauillac is a small wine town on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, between Bordeaux and the Pointe de Grave, and the wine capital of the Medoc, surrounded by some of the most famous estates in Bordeaux, among them Latour and Mouton… More about Pauillac →
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Ocean cruise ships dock at a jetty at Pauillac-Trompeloup, inside the port's terminal on the estuary north of the town, about 3.2 km by road from the town centre (about 5 minutes by car or 43 minutes on foot). River cruise ships moor on the town waterfront, a short walk from the quays and shops. Pauillac station is 2.4 km from the ocean jetty, and Bordeaux is about 55 km south by road.
3.2 km · 5–43 min by car
Tourist office and wine shop on the Pauillac waterfront, 3.2 km from the jetty by road: about 5 minutes by car or 43 minutes on foot along the riverside road north of town.
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Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Ocean ships dock at the Pauillac-Trompeloup jetty, about 3.2 km north of the town centre by road; river ships moor on the town waterfront. No shuttle is published, so check with the ship. Regional trains link Pauillac station with Bordeaux.
The lunch range covers casual cafes and bistros on the riverside quays.
The riverside quays in the town centre, lined with cafes, bistros and restaurants looking over the marina and the Gironde estuary.
Pauillac is a small wine town on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, between Bordeaux and the Pointe de Grave, and the wine capital of the Medoc, surrounded by some of the most famous estates in Bordeaux, among them Latour and Mouton Rothschild. Ocean cruise ships dock at a jetty at Trompeloup, about 3 km north of the town by road, while river cruise ships moor on the town waterfront. Visitors stroll the riverside quays, taste and buy Medoc wines at the Maison du Tourisme et du Vin, visit chateaux by appointment, or head south to Vauban's Fort Medoc.
One of the great First Growth estates of Pauillac, Mouton Rothschild lies among the vineyards just north-west of the town. Tours of the estate are by appointment only, must be booked well ahead and are subject to availability.
Pauillac's tourist office and wine house holds a wine shop with one of the widest choices of wines from the eight Medoc appellations, sold by the bottle at chateau prices. A free 12-minute film explains how Medoc wine is made and a free aroma trail introduces its scents. Entry is free, and staff can book chateau visits.
Built on marshy ground on the left bank of the Gironde, this square, four-bastioned fort formed part of Vauban's defensive lock on the estuary with the citadel of Blaye and Fort Pate, which together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors enter through the carved Porte Royale and walk the earth ramparts and grounds. Adult admission is EUR 4.