Distance: 1,1 km
walk
Duration: 15 mn
Difficulty : Very easy
with wheels
Duration: 25 mn
Difficulty : Easy-to-use
Elevation: 10 D +
Departure: PODENSAC
Urban
PODENSAC
Listed as a Historic Monument in 2006, the castle and the park overlooking the Garonne were built in 1917 for the industrialist François Thévenot.
The exceptional park, planted with cedars, redwoods, magnolias, etc... is populated by numerous and remarkable statues. Bequeathed to the municipality, Parc Chavat has been the municipality's public garden since 1999.
The Balades à Roulettes® (BR®) are short, quiet walks, with a stroller or a small bicycle, or adapted for people with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair), offered by the French Hiking Federation of the Gironde.
The exceptional park, planted with cedars, redwoods, magnolias, etc... is populated by numerous and remarkable statues. Bequeathed to the municipality, Parc Chavat has been the municipality's public garden since 1999.
The Balades à Roulettes® (BR®) are short, quiet walks, with a stroller or a small bicycle, or adapted for people with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair), offered by the French Hiking Federation of the Gironde.
Your itinerary
1
The start
Enter through the large gate and go to the right, after 200 m turn right by a small path to reach the large driveway bordered by a balustrade. From this there is a very beautiful view of the Garonne and the village of Rions located on the other bank. At the end of this driveway turn left towards the castle.
2
Back
Go around it and continue straight through the main driveway; stay on it and turn to the left. A hundred meters later, possibility of descending to the left to see the superb statuary "the mystery of life" by Ernesto Gazzeri (1866-1965). Retrace your steps and go back to the left to end the walk.
Points of interest
Chavat Park
Chavat Park (continued)