Libourne
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A few kilometres northeast of Bordeaux, in the Saint-Émilion area, the town has some historic buildings.

Introduction to Libourne

A few kilometres northeast of Bordeaux, in the Saint-Émilion area, Libourne has some historic buildings.

Key facts

  • Type de lieu: small town.
  • Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Localisation: in Gironde, east of Bordeaux towards the Dordogne.
  • Heure locale: Heure : Libourne.
  • Population: 24,600 inhabitants (2014).
  • Superficie: 20.6 km².
  • Altitude: from 2 to 28 m.

History of Libourne

What to see and do in Libourne

Touristically, the sub-prefecture of Gironde offers a few traces of its past... and Santa’s Secretariat (which is not open to visitors).

Libourne City Centre
While not extraordinary, Libourne’s city centre offers a few urban traces of its past. You can discover the Tour du Grand Port, the Pont de Pierre, the fine arts museum, and various churches and chapels scattered throughout the town.
Libourne Museum of Fine Arts
Located in the same building as the town hall, the museum offers a collection of paintings, sculptures, and drawings dating from the 14th to the 20th century.

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather in Libourne

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Libourne City Centre
★ While not extraordinary, Libourne’s city centre offers a few urban traces of its past. You can discover the Tour du Grand Port, the…
Libourne Museum of Fine Arts
★ Located in the same building as the town hall, the museum offers a collection of paintings, sculptures, and drawings dating from the 14th…
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