Everyone would like to drive a Cadillac, this mythical American luxury cars brand. But who would like to have a walk in Cadillac, a charming little town located near Bordeaux in Southwestern France. Renown for its wines, the fortified town was created by Edouard 1st of England. Today, battlements, towers and a castle dating back from 16th c. witness of that period. Direction Cadillac.
The mythical American luxury cars brand was founded in 1902 by Henry Leland, a master in mechanics and a business man, who named the company Cadillac, the founder of the city of Detroit.
Meeting by the water pump .
Bar-Tabac Le Cadillac . In the background, the town hall.
Having a drink on a café terrace is a deeply rooted habit among the French.
Visit Cadillac – Bordeaux Cycling tour from vineyards to the Ocean. Click here.
The old town. Cadillac est une ancienne ville entourée de remparts que l’ on peut encore voir aujourd’ hui.
South West tower.
The ancient port of Cadillac
The Clock Gate.
The Sea Gate.
Cadillac yesterday : The Sea Gate- 1860
Cadillac yesterday : la porte de Benauges -gravure de 1868.
Cadillac yesterday – La place du marché (market square) – 1848
Cadillac yesterday – the Market Square – gravure from 1848
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The main courtyard.
Visit Cadillac – Bordeaux Cycling tour from vineyards to the Ocean. Click here.
The ” cabinet doré ” or golden cabinet.
The Duke of Epernon, early 17th century.
French-style fireplace
Visit Cadillac – Bordeaux Cycling tour from vineyards to the Ocean. Click here.
The Duke’s apartment : The reception chamber
The Duchess’ apartment : the reception chamber.
The prison chateau : The chateau was bought by the State and became a women’ s prison in 1818….
…then closed in 1890….
…when the building became a remand centre for girls until 1952.
Cave – Wine tasting.
WWI memorial.
Memorial to Cadillac’s “children” 1914 – 1918
– Car sharing – Cadillac
Canoeing -Cadillac-River Garonne.
Canoeing -Cadillac-River Garonne.
Cadillac – Côtes de Bordeaux – Red Vine .
Cadillac Vineyards .
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In 1931 an ambassador from Cadillac came on a visit to Cadillac, Michigan, U.S.A. and was treated to a dinner, concert, and gave a speech interpreted by the French liaison to Chicago. Our museum has the menu, program and table placard with names and dates. It would be fun to revive the honor.
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Lived and worked here in 2004.
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What beautiful photos of a magnificent area ! I had never heard of a town called “Cadillac” and honestly, between a ride in a Cadillac, and a walk in the area, along the vineyards, I would choose the second option. Wonderful post, thank you.
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I am enjoying following your blog. The pictures are spectacular!!!! You have captured the heart to the French culture. Thank you for sharing this
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What an interesting post: excellent! Lovely photos and very informative text. I am glad you still like “In search of unusual destinations”. Best wishes for Autumn! Phil.
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Bravo! D’autant plus que je suis Francais au Japon! J’ai toujours eu beaucoup de mal a expliquere ici que le mot Cadillac venait de France! LOL (Je suis Bourguignon, au fait!)
J’adore les buns of steel, puisque je me deplace toujours a velo ici a Shizuoka!
bien cordialement,
Robert-Gilles
http://shizuokagourmet.com/
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Beautiful photos!!
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Fascinating place 🙂
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Thanks for visiting and following my site! I look forward to further updates to your wonderful blog. Inspiring information to encourage another trip to France!!
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Marvelous! I’d much rather walk in Cadillac than drive a Cadillac!
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Beautiful photos!! Thanks!
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What great photos! I live in Southwestern France and always wish I was a better photographer 🙂
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Very nice pictures, the historical references are really interesting too.
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Love these photos, that castle interior is gorgeous
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The French are the masters of symmetry – It’s no wonder their buildings are the most beautiful and renowned in the world!
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Great photos. I love the sea gate and the clock gate. Beautiful area for biking.
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wonderful photographs of an amazing place that i will have to visit!
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Thank you ! if you need any information on our cycling or hiking tours in the region, just send me an email cecile@icietlanature.com
Have a nice day !
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The architectural design is very interesting.
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Wonderful shots!
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Cycling certainly has lots of benefits doesn’t it and i guess you see a lot more when you cycle rather than drive.
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Yes definitely. You can see more, hear more and smell the perfumes of Nature. You can stop when you want, you ride on quiet roads, have a break on a café terrace when you need, at your own pace ! Thank you for the comment. Cécile
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Beautiful photos! I really like the cycling diagram at the end.
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Just lovely
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Well put together! I love your photos and the cycling tour is definitely on my list of things to do.
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Thank you for the comment ! If you are interested I can send you a technical sheet with all the information on the cycling tour. Just send me an email to give me yours ! Have a nice day. Cécile
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