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Libourne

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Libourne is a French city about 50km northeast of Bordeaux. It is is near Saint-Emilion and Pomerol, both known for their wines. It is located on the river Dordogne where the Isle joins it. It was created as a bastide by Roger de Leybourne in 1270. The name transformed a little. Its original aim was to be a port to ship wine.