La Brède is a commune in Graves on the left bank of the Bordeaux region, around 20km (12.5 miles) SE of Bordeaux itself. Locals (around 3,000 of them) are known as ‘Brédois.

Post code: F-33650.

Castle: Château La Brède, a moated Gothic style castle built from 1306 is classified a national historic monument. It was home to French writer and philosopher Montesquieu (1689-1765).

Wineries

Certified organic: Château Bichon Cassignols. | Château Chante l’Oiseau. | Château Méric.