Cadillac, France Cruise Port

While cruising to Cadillac, France, keep in mind its connection with the United States: Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, a French explorer and adventurer, eventually ended up in the U.S. as the Governor of Louisiana and founder of Detroit; it’s for him that the Cadillac division of General Motors is named. The town of Cadillac was founded in 1280 to serve Jean I de Grailly, as a river port for his castle. Directly across the Garonne River from Sauternes, Cadillac is famous for its sweet dessert wines under the Cadillac Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) designation. No surprise, as it is part of the Bordeaux wine growing region. If soaking up history, walking through a pleasant countryside, and the desire to stop and smell the flowers is part of your agenda, add this list of more of our favorite experiences for the cruise port of Cadillac, France:

The Château de Cadillac (Cadillac Castle) is a centerpiece of the town; the actual castle, moat, and garden are classified as monuments. Some of the main attractions when touring the castle are its paved courtyard, restored chapel, and wine tasting rooms. Part of the castle's past wasn't as illustrious, as it housed a women's prison for a time.
The Collégiale Saint-Blaise, part of the Parish of Saint-Martin de Cadillac, is where the first duke of Épernon and his duchess are buried (Jean-Louis de Nogaret de la Valette and Marguerite de Foix-Candale). The duke drew up elaborate plans for this mausoleum, which was later ransacked during the French Revolution.
In an area known for its wines, it's easy to find a wine tour. One of the things you'll learn about creating the distinct taste of Cadillac's sweet wines (most notably Sauternes) is its unique process. The grapes for this wine are purposely afflicted with "noble rot," which causes the grapes' raisin-like decay as the water evaporates.
HWhen the time comes to take a break from all of the sightseeing, Cadillac’s city center is extremely charming; it’s easy to find a place to grab a sandwich, then settle in to take a look at the town’s picturesque buildings.

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