DIRECTIONS From Bordeaux, take the ring road ("Rocade"), Exit No. 8 Direction Lesparre - Le Verdon (National Route 215). Once in Lesparre, turn right at the second traffic light in the Direction of Blaignan, then follow the signs to Saint Christoly de Medoc. Approximately 37 miles north of Bordeaux, the Maison du Douanier is located at the Port of Saint Christoly, on the banks of the Gironde River.