Lesparre-Médoc


Lesparre-Médoc is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.

Geography

Lesparre is on the Médoc peninsula about 80 km north of Bordeaux.

History

In the High Middle Ages it was the site of castle. The troubadour Aimeric de Belenoi was born here.

Population

International relations

Lesparre is twinned with Drayton in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England.

Notable persons