Inaugurated in January 1853, the railway line became a main axis for the city of Langon and communications with all the south Gironde. 4 topics related to commissioning: * The Château Mauriac, called Château Génitrix, was built in 1865 by Jacques Mauriac, François' grandfather. He came from the Arrocs to Saint Pierre d'Aurillac, where he traded in wood and wine. The prosperity of his activity led him to Langon near the Garonne and the railway to optimize the transport of goods. François Mauriac will be inspired by this place to write "Génitrix" dark and tragic work. * The crime of Langon. On February 6, 1907, an insurance agent from La Réole arrived on the 1:30 train. He heads to the Café Hôtel de la Gare run by shady owners with a loaded judicial past. The insurance agent will be found 8 months later floating on the Garonne. Against the backdrop of theft, a crime of cruelty. * The Oliver family, or the excellence of French gastronomy in the 20th century. 5 generations of cooks,
Access
Ligne de chemin de fer Bordeaux/Langon. Parking de la gare.
Phone
06 68 07 99 26

Address
Place Henri Labit, 33210 Langon, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France