Les Vignobles de Marmande

Location:  Lot & Garonne,  on the Bordeaux side of  Marmande, junction of  the D933 with the D813

At the junction of the Mont de Marsan to Périgueux road (the new D933) and the Agen road (the D813) on the edge of Marmande, there is an imposing roundabout suitable for the entrance to a town that is proud of its wines.

In the autumn the leaves on the vines have a golden hue, and the evergreens form an elegant backdrop.

The text announces:  "Vignobles des Côtes du Marmandais" (Vinyards of the Marmandais hillsides) 

Memorial

Location: Lot & Garonne, Marmande, D933, junction with D708

The D933 is now a smart new by-pass round the outskirts of Marmande, heading north towards Périgueux and Bergerac and South to Mount de Marsan. 

The recent construction has been an opportunity to build and design new roundabouts.  One of the most dramatic, on the crossroads with the D708 that leads into Marmande town centre, is topped by this powerful sculpture in memory of the holocaust.

Miramont Ring Road

Location: Miramont-de-Guyenne, Lot & Garonne, on the ring road, turning for D933 towards Marmande and Mont de Marsan

D933 / D116 Outside Marmande

Location: Lot & Garonne, going south from Marmande, junction with the D933, a loop onto the N113 and the D116 towards Cocumont

This is a roundabout where each half of the circle is in stark contrast.

On one side we have grass and a small boat nestling in flower beds.

On the other side there is a steep slope of concrete and in the middle a bed of bright annuals. There's also a sign at the moment for a summer tomato festival. Marmande is famous for the quality of its tomatoes.

Peage Marmande Turn-off

Location: Turning from D933 south of Marmande, Lot & Garonne, onto the toll motorway A62/E72 (Bordeaux < > Toulouse, junction 5)

This roundabout reminds us of Marmandais vineyards in the locality. The metal writing says "Les Vignerons du Marmandais". The "g" is intriguing, because only the top half of the letter is evident, so it looks like an "a".

I think the pebbles are meant to represent the Garonne, with the vines growing on the valley sides.