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Citadel of Blaye

Blaye, France

History

A Vauban citadel on the east bank of the Gironde, free to walk around, with shops and views across the wide estuary. The Lamarque–Blaye car ferry crosses in about 25 minutes.

Nearest town
Blaye, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.1287, -0.6632

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Bordeaux wine: Médoc, Blaye and Saint-Émilion – Fort Médoc 04© Remi Mathis · CC BY-SA 4.0
D2
Themed road trips

Bordeaux wine: Médoc, Blaye and Saint-Émilion

171 km8 stops3 days

Nearby

Fort Médoc 04© Remi Mathis · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

Fort Médoc

Cussac-Fort-Médoc, France
Monolithic church of Saint-Émilion – Saint-Emilion 23 Chapelle Trinite y monolito by-dpc© David Perez · CC BY 3.0
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History

Monolithic church of Saint-Émilion

Saint-Émilion, France
La Sauve-Majeure Abbey – Eglise St Pierre La Sauve 1© William Ellison · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

La Sauve-Majeure Abbey

La Sauve, France
Landes Dune Du Pilat 081984 - panoramio (2)© rene boulay · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Nature

Dune du Pilat

La Teste-de-Buch, France

Campsites nearby

  • Château Marquis de VaubanMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Citadel of Blaye · 30 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal GabarreysCampsite
    9 km from Citadel of Blaye · 58 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car Saint-LaurentMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Citadel of Blaye · 7 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-cars d’AzacMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Citadel of Blaye · 12 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Saint-Caprais-de-BlayeMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Citadel of Blaye · 9 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Chez GendronCampsite
    21 km from Citadel of Blaye
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Citadel of Blaye?

Citadel of Blaye is in Blaye, France, at GPS 45.1287, -0.6632. It is about 10 km from Pauillac.

Can you camp near Citadel of Blaye?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping municipal La Citadelle, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Citadel of Blaye?

Citadel of Blaye is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bordeaux wine: Médoc, Blaye and Saint-Émilion.

What is there to see near Citadel of Blaye?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fort Médoc (3 km), Monolithic church of Saint-Émilion (48 km), La Sauve-Majeure Abbey (48 km) and Dune du Pilat (74 km).

When is the best time to visit Citadel of Blaye?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)