Libourne is located in the Aquitaine region of southwestern France at the confluence of the Dordogne and Isle rivers. As the winemaking capital of the Gironde department, it is an excellent place for visitors who love to sample fine wines and excellent cuisine.

History lovers don’t despair, however! The Gothic church in Libourne was restored in the 19th century and boasts a 71-meter-high stone spire, while the clock tower on the quay was once a part of the city’s defensive walls and dates back to the 14th century. The 16th century town hall is located in the Place Abel Surchamp and now contains a library and modest museum. The main square also hosts the largest weekly fresh food market in the region, while the port still services a limited number of sea-faring vessels. The town received its name from Roger de Leyburn, an Englishman who founded it as a bastide, or fortified town in 1270.