Cadillac-sur-Garonne (France)

Cadillac-sur-Garonne (Cadilhac in Gascon and Cadillac until December 31, 2022) is a commune in southwestern France, located in the Gironde department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Its inhabitants are called the Cadillacais.

Located in a wine-growing region with a specific appellation (Cadillac, a Bordeaux), the Cadillac vineyard produces a renowned sweet wine.

The neighboring communes are Omet to the northeast, Loupiac to the southeast, Béguey to the west, and Laroque to the north. On the left bank of the Garonne river are Barsac to the south and Cérons to the southwest.

Tourism

The Cadillac Castle, built by Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette (Duke of Épernon) during the reign of Henry IV, is a classical-style castle overlooking the ancient city walls. It has been a listed building since 1862.

The Cadillac Ramparts are a collection of remnants of the city’s fortifications. The remains of the city walls are scattered around the city center. The main remaining elements are the Porte de la Mer (Sea Gate), the Porte de l’Horloge (Clock Gate), the towers located to the southeast and southwest of the city, the walls connecting the latter two to the Sea Gate, and a tower located on the Route de Branne. All of these remains were listed as historic monuments in 1886.

The Saint-Martin Church is a Catholic church listed as a historic monument in 2002. It was built between the late 14th and early 15th centuries. A funeral chapel adjoins it which houses the tombs of the Dukes of Épernon.