The local area

The local area

Around your stay

Nestled in Abzac, at exit 11 of the A89, Claïla is an ideal base for exploring the Grand Libournais: gourmet markets, lakes, historic sites and characterful restaurants, all just minutes away.

Our local markets

A taste of the South-West

Two iconic covered markets just minutes from Claïla, to stock up on fresh local produce.

10 min · Coutras

Les Halles Justin Luquot

A 1930s covered market renovated in 2025: fresh local produce, terrace bar and a restaurant upstairs.

A central spot in Coutras, 10 minutes from the Claïla apart-hotels. The former covered market hosts local producers on Wednesday and Saturday from 7.30am to 1pm, and on Friday from 8.30am to 7.30pm, with a terrace bar and restaurant upstairs.

20 min · Libourne

The Libourne market and its halls

Voted the most beautiful market in France. Open-air on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday; covered halls 5 days a week.

The open-air market is held on Place Abel Surchamp on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from 8am to 12.30pm. The Halles de Libourne round out the experience with 16 food merchants.

Water activities

Lakes, beaches and waterside spots

Seven places to cool off, try a water sport or simply enjoy the waterside.

10 min · Coutras

Lac des Nauves

A leisure park with two lakes: supervised swimming, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking and pedal boats.

A natural leisure park 10 minutes from Claïla: supervised swimming in summer, fishing, walks, water activities, play areas, picnic spots, pétanque and summer events.

10 min · Coutras

Coutras municipal pool

An open-air pool by the Dronne, open in summer: heated pool, sun deck, water aerobics.

An open-air pool set by the Dronne: large heated outdoor pool, sun deck, leisure swimming, lap swimming, swimming lessons and water aerobics.

20 min · Libourne

Lac des Dagueys

A protected natural area: supervised beach, Aqua Fun park, rowing, sailing, kayaking.

A natural area loved for relaxing by the water: supervised beach in summer, Aqua Fun park, games, picnics, trails and water activities.

25 min · Libourne

La Calinésie

A modern aquatic centre: sports pools, a fun zone and a wellness area.

Libourne’s aquatic centre for leisure, relaxation and sport: sports pools, water games, slides, lazy river, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi.

20 min · Saint-Seurin-sur-l’Isle

Saint-Seurin-sur-l’Isle beach

A sandy beach and shaded lawns along the Isle, with supervised swimming in summer.

A swimming area set up along the Isle: sandy beach, shaded lawns, showers and toilets — ideal for sunny days, picnics and outdoor games.

5 min · Saint-Médard-de-Guizières

Le P’tit Cro-Magnon

A multi-activity park beside a lake: slides, inflatables, mini-golf, open-air café.

A leisure park 5 minutes from Claïla: slides, inflatables, pedal boats, electric boats, fishing, games, mini-golf, an open-air café and dining.

30 min · Vayres

The Saint-Pardon tidal bore

A spectacular natural phenomenon: a wave that travels up the Dordogne during high tides.

At the port of Saint-Pardon, near Vayres, a wave travels up the Dordogne against the current during high tides, drawing surfers, kayakers and onlookers.

Cultural activities

Heritage & discoveries

From Guîtres to Bordeaux, by way of Saint-Émilion: a rich heritage within easy reach of Claïla.

25 min · Guîtres

The Guîtres train

A tourist train, railway museum and rail-bike at a former station in the Gironde.

A leisure site celebrating the world of the railway: locomotives, vintage carriages, a tourist train, rail-bike, activities and occasional events.

40 min · Castillon-la-Bataille

The Battle of Castillon

An immersive site about the last great battle of the Hundred Years’ War.

Sets, re-enactments and storytelling immerse visitors in the final great episode of the Hundred Years’ War, on a site of major local history.

30 min · Saint-Émilion

Saint-Émilion

A UNESCO medieval village renowned for its vineyards and historic heritage.

A medieval village famous for its vineyards, its UNESCO-listed historic centre, cobbled streets, wine cellars, wine châteaux and its monolithic church.

1h · Bordeaux

Bordeaux

A major UNESCO city on the Garonne: architecture, heritage and wine culture.

Place de la Bourse, the Water Mirror, the Cité du Vin, Saint-André Cathedral, the Garonne quays, the Grand Théâtre, Rue Sainte-Catherine and markets — a full day of culture.

Where to eat

Our local picks

A selection of friendly restaurants and local tables in Abzac and nearby.