Château de La Rivière
Château de La Rivière
Château de La Rivière
Château de La Rivière
Château de La Rivière
Château de La Rivière
Château de La Rivière
Château de La Rivière
Château de La Rivière
Château de La Rivière
Experience

Tour and Tasting - Château de La Rivière

From 10€ / pers

The Château de La Rivière is one of the architectural jewels of the Libournais. Embark on a journey back in time by visiting our ancient underground quarries! Walk through this maze of endless galleries, sit at the knights table and compare the different volumes of bottles and barrels.

  • An impressive building built in the 16th century
  • More than 12 miles of old underground quarries
  • Tasting of 3 wines, red, white and rosé
  • Many spaces in free access

Located on the remains of an old fortified camp built by Charlemagne in 769, the Castle of La Rivière dominates the Dordogne valley and offers a great view on its river and its 65 hectares of vineyard.

In the XVI century, Gaston De l’Isle, the mayor of Bordeaux – but also Lord of La Rivière – takes over the lands and starts the construction of the central main building of the castle. Redesigned by Duthoit – assistant of the famous architect Viollet Le Duc, during the XIX century – the property will pass from one noble family to another which will make the History of the Castle.

Producing two red wines in the Fronsac appellation, a white wine and a rosé wine in the Bordeaux appellation, Le Château de La Rivière is nowaday the widest domain of the Fronsac appellation. Our team is glad to introduce you our winemaking professions and the illustrious history of the castle. The guide will then take you to part of our 8 hectares of underground cellars where you will discover some 700,000 bottles in perfect aging condition as well as unusual reception areas. The tour ends with a guided tasting of 3 wines.

The chapel, the Arms room, the lady's bath, the educational room of the Living, the gardens, the courtyard are free access to extend the pleasure before or after the guided tour.

by Château de La Rivière
Bordeaux Tourist Office partner

Sustainable commitments

Le Château de La Rivière est certifié Haute Valeur Environnementale, ISO 14001 et Bordeaux Cultivons Demain RSE pour ses forts engagements environnementaux, sociaux et sociétaux. Le château adhère également à la charte Natura 2000.
Marie Rollet, responsable œnotourisme du Château de la Rivière, témoigne des engagements éco-responsables du domaine :« Le château de La Rivière est niché au creux d’un écrin exceptionnel : vignes et bois, coteaux et plateaux calcaires, dominant la Dordogne. C’est notre environnement immédiat qui nous impose notre engagement environnemental. Depuis maintenant 20 ans nous mettons tout en œuvre pour préserver ce patrimoine et offrir ainsi à nos visiteurs et clients un lieu unique et des vins uniques. »

Good to know

Duration

1H15

Number of participants

La visite à lieu à partir d' 1 participant.

Good to know

Dogs are not allowed in the cellars. 

Strollers hardly roll in the cellars, we advise you to use baby carriers (and jacket). 

Meeting point

Château de la Rivière, 33126 La Riviere, France

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Great tour!
Eddie Valentine 05/29/2024
Super cool experience walkthrough the limestone quarry and see the aged bottles throughout this location. The castle is incredible! Definitely worth the price for this tour.