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Castillon-la-Bataille

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Castillon-la-Bataille

Castillon-la-Bataille is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lamothe-Montravel, 10km from Saint-Emilion.

Castillon-la-Bataille is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 3,203, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castillon-la-Bataille sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Castillon-la-Bataille to your route.

About Castillon-la-Bataille

Castillon-la-Bataille (French pronunciation: [kastijɔ̃ la bataj]; Occitan: Castilhon de la Batalha) is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It lies on the right (northern) bank of the river Dordogne. Castillon station has rail connections to Bordeaux, Bergerac and

Read more Sarlat-la-Canéda. This area was the site of the last battle of the Hundred Years' War, the Battle of Castillon, fought 17 July 1453. The battle in which John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, charged valiantly but foolishly at the French artillery and was slain at the age of nearly 70, along with his son, John Talbot, 1st Viscount Lisle, and most of the small English force that had gone out to prevent Bordeaux falling to the French king. Near La Mothe-Montraval, on the right bank of the Dordogne, a tumulus is pointed out under the name of Talbot's tomb; but it is known that his body was removed by his friends to St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, in Shropshire in England. On 27 November 1953, the name of the town was changed from Castillon-sur-Dordogne to its current name.

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Where is Castillon-la-Bataille located?

Castillon-la-Bataille is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.8531 latitude, -0.0451 longitude.

What is the population of Castillon-la-Bataille?

Castillon-la-Bataille has a population of approximately 3,203 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,203
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.8531, -0.0451

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Castillon-la-Bataille

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Saint-Emilion

A UNESCO-listed medieval village surrounded by world-famous vineyards, featuring a remarkable monolithic church carved from solid limestone.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Bordeaux Wine Region

The world's most prestigious wine-producing region, with thousands of chateaux spread across legendary appellations like Medoc and Pomerol.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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