Take a walk through the Lussac vineyards and discover the history of this region, going back in time from prehistory to the 20th century. On this fairly flat 15km walk, you'll see the Picampeau Menhir, the Faise Abbey, the Calon Mills and the Libourne Ecomuseum.
The stages
Leave Montagne towards Puisseguin.
At the give-way, continue straight ahead.
You walk along the park of the Château des Tours and pass its large driveway on your right.
Turn right at the sign for Parsac and continue straight ahead on the route de Puisseguin.
At the top of the hill, take the path on the left to see the Picampeau menhir, or continue straight ahead.
At the top of the hill, take the path on the left to see the Picampeau menhir, or continue straight ahead.
After passing the Collège de Lussac, turn right.
At the junction, turn left towards Coutras.
At the roundabout, continue straight ahead.
Continue straight on towards Coutras (leave Les Artigues on your left).
Walk past the wooden hiking signs and take the next left (green-yellow markings). Follow the signs.
At Sauzet, turn left
Cross the stream, and at the crossroads opposite the gate, turn left.
At the crow's feet (opposite a yellow-green signpost), turn left.
You will see Faise Abbey on your left. Continue straight ahead.
The entrance to the abbey is on your left (private property). The road continues to the right.
At the 2 successive stop signs, turn left twice towards Lussac
At the junction, continue straight on towards Montagne
At the crossroads after the hamlet of Fontmurée, turn opposite towards Montagne.
At the top of the hill, turn right to see the Moulins de Calon, or left towards Montagne.
Turn left towards Moulins de Calon. Enjoy the view, then retrace your steps towards Montagne.
At the junction, go down to the right.
At the bottom of the descent, turn left and climb up to the Montagne church. You've arrived.
Grand Saint-Emilionnais Tourist Office
Le Doyenné - Place des Créneaux
33330 SAINT-EMILION
