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La Sauve-Majeure Abbey

La Sauve, France

History

The ruins of an 11th-century Benedictine abbey among the vineyards of Entre-Deux-Mers, with finely carved capitals. Climb the bell tower for a view of the rolling countryside.

Nearest town
La Sauve, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
44.7703, -0.3150

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

Monolithic church of Saint-Émilion – Saint-Emilion 23 Chapelle Trinite y monolito by-dpc© David Perez · CC BY 3.0
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Citadel of Blaye

Blaye, France
Fort Médoc 04© Remi Mathis · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fort Médoc

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire de camping-cars de CréonMotorhome stopover
    3 km from La Sauve-Majeure Abbey · 5 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car de Cadillac-sur-GaronneMotorhome stopover
    15 km from La Sauve-Majeure Abbey · 23 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire St-Sulpice-de-FaleyrensMotorhome stopover
    15 km from La Sauve-Majeure Abbey
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car du Lac de DagueysMotorhome stopover
    21 km from La Sauve-Majeure Abbey · 17 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Yelloh! VillageCampsite
    21 km from La Sauve-Majeure Abbey
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping BeausoleilCampsite
    25 km from La Sauve-Majeure Abbey · 31 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is La Sauve-Majeure Abbey?

La Sauve-Majeure Abbey is in La Sauve, France, at GPS 44.7703, -0.3150. It is about 15 km from Cadillac.

Can you camp near La Sauve-Majeure Abbey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de camping-cars de Créon, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 50 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass La Sauve-Majeure Abbey?

La Sauve-Majeure Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bordeaux wine: Médoc, Blaye and Saint-Émilion.

What is there to see near La Sauve-Majeure Abbey?

Places worth a stop nearby: Monolithic church of Saint-Émilion (19 km), Citadel of Blaye (48 km), Fort Médoc (49 km) and Dune du Pilat (74 km).

When is the best time to visit La Sauve-Majeure Abbey?

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)