La Graule sits between two regions of outstanding natural beauty, famous for their history, culture, food and wine: the Dordogne and the Gironde.

The Gironde to the west is home to the world's finest vineyards. La Graule is 20 mins drive from the picturesque town of St Emillion - the most famous of all of the wine making centres. You could spend a week here wine-tasting in the local wineries and chateaux and would have only sampled a fraction of what's on offer. Further east you arrive at the historic city of Bordeaux (1hr 15mins) and the Atlantic Coast with great beaches.

In the Dordogne to the east the scenery becomes more dramatic as cliffs begin to rise up above the river. The Dordogne boasts as many as 1000 castles and châteaux ranging from ruins to those that are still inhabited.  Many have dramatic settings with splendid views over the river and are open to the public. The history is fascinating, dating back to the hundred years war where the French and English faced each other from their respective sides of the river