Blaye - Blaye

Blaye is a french City in the department Gironde.

background

Blaye is the capital of the Arrondissement Blaye and the administrative seat of the Canton Blaye.

The city lies on the eastern bank of the Gironde estuary. She goes to the Roman settlement Blavia back. Today's cityscape is shaped by the mighty citadel, which is located on a 45 meter high rock on the Gironde.

The municipality gives its name to the appellation Blaye (or Blayais), which has had the status of an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC for short) since 1938.

getting there

By plane

By train

By bus

In the street

By boat

mobility

Tourist Attractions

Castles, chateaus and palaces

• Citadelle de Blaye. The citadel.last change: not specified
  Type is group designation

activities

shop

They are a local specialty Praslines de Playe (a type of praline) that have been made since the 17th century.

kitchen

nightlife

accommodation

Learn

Work

security

health

Practical advice

trips

literature

Web links

http://www.blaye.fr - Blaye's official website