Circuit de La Chapelle

Explore the commune of Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac, formerly an island nestling in the Gironde estuary, and discover an area rich in history and biodiversity. Along the paths, be surprised by the local fauna, including the Green Lizard (Lacerta viridis) and the European Cistude (Emys orbicularis), a discreet aquatic turtle. This walk is accessible to all, with no difficulty and no change in altitude, and offers an immersion experience that is both historical and natural. Along the way, explore the archaeological site of ‘La Chapelle Saint-Siméon’, where you can admire a life-size model recreating the remains of a Gallo-Roman temple, a funerary church and the chapel. Discovered in 2000 during agricultural work and enhanced since 2016, this site offers an immersion into the heart of local history. Your route will also take you through the meadows and mattes, land shaped by man to tame the waters of the estuary, before crossing the hamlet and reaching the Port de Goulée.