Le Saint-James
Restaurant and hotel and restaurant in a village
In the heart of Bouliac, a pretty little village on a hill overlooking Bordeaux and its river, Le Saint-James is located in the contemporary buildings designed in 1989 by the famous architect Jean Nouvel, surrounded by a park full of trees and a fragrant garden of citrus trees and ancient roses. Inspired by the old tobacco drying lofts, four pavilions, linked by an open gallery, create a pure space, with the lights of Bordeaux illuminating the landscape at night. Far away, you can see the Landes of Gascogne forest, the biggest marine pine ensemble in Europe. A few houses away, Le Café de l’Espérance proposes bistro cuisine that in summer is served under the gazebo. The property offers the possibility to attend cooking classes at the Côté Cours cooking school.  ...Read more
France, Bouliac

Château Cordeillan-Bages
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in a vineyard
This 17th century former Carthusian monastery is a prime location for relaxation and an awakening of the senses. In the restaurant, Grand Chef Jean-Luc Rocha works with style and subtlety. His contemporary and sophisticated cuisine – pain perdu with seaweed and thin cuttlefish strips, baby lamb in citrus dressing with fava beans and creamy peas – makes every meal a surprising experience. The menu, inspired by the great tradition of French cuisine, is enhanced by the best wines from Bordeaux and elsewhere. Located amongst the vineyards, this contemporary hotel offers the ideal combination for a comfortable, relaxed and revitalizing stay. In partnership with wine experts Château Lynch-Bages, Cordeillan-Bages proposes an epicurean itinerary through the universe of wine and cuisine. ...Read more
France, Pauillac

Hostellerie de Plaisance
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in a village
Wine enthusiasts will instantly recognise the name Saint-Émilion as one of the principal appellations of Bordeaux. The village itself is a gem, one of the most delightful spots in France. Savour some great wines at the Hostellerie de Plaisance, where hosts Chantal and Gérard Perse warmly welcome guests to their elegant but relaxed retreat with stunning views of the vineyards as well as the medieval village, a Unesco World Heritage site. The interiors are an excellent blend of sophistication and comfort. At the restaurant be spoiled by the cuisine of Grand Chef Philippe Etchebest, who draws inspiration from the fresh food markets, treasures of local farmers and rhythms of the seasons to develop his menus. ...Read more
France, Saint-Emilion