From one vineyard to another, this trip is specially designed for connoisseurs of great vintages. You’ll get to wander through the Médoc and Sauternes regions before an enchanting stopover in Saint-Émilion. The names of great chateaux follow one another to your delight. You’ll discover Cap Ferret and the Arcachon basin, the Cité du Vin, and the amazing Millésima wine cellars in the heart of Bordeaux before heading up to the citadel of Blaye and the Cognaçais region for a wine tasting experience in which the degree of alcohol will determine your degree of happiness! (Drink responsibly)
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Restaurant and hotel in a vineyard. Located between the estuary and the beaches of the Atlantic, this classic Gironde charterhouse is a lively place where the Cazes family cultivates the discreet charm and warm elegance of a home surrounded by vineyards and adorned with the works of contemporary artists. The wine list, with more than 1,800 vintages, includes Bordeaux Grands Crus such as the renowned Château Lynch-Bages, which has been with the family since 1939. During a winemaking session, assemble your own wine and start tasting. A few steps away, the village of Bages is an essential stop on the Bordeaux wine route, where you can wander at your leisure and truly experience art de vivre! ... Learn moreless
This property is temporarily closed. Reopening on 4/30/25
Hotel and restaurant in a village. The Saint-James occupies buildings designed in 1989 by the famous architect Jean Nouvel. They nestle in the delightful little village of Bouliac, in a garden fragrant with lemon trees and antique roses. Inspired by the old tobacco drying lofts, four pavilions, linked by a gallery, create a modern pure space. Far away, you can see the Landes of Gascogne forest, the biggest collection of maritime pines in Europe. The gourmet cuisine is one of the major attractions of the Saint James: the chef serves cuisine which is full of flavour and based on local market ingredients, rounded off by the selection of wines from an outstanding cellar and panoramic views of Bordeaux. ... Learn moreless
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Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard. It is in Bommes, in southwestern France, where the Hôtel & Restaurant LALIQUE at Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey upholds an art de vivre of unparalleled refinement. In harmony with the Gironde, a region enriched with a terroir of infinite treasures, this exceptional hotel reveals itself through an unprecedented symbiosis of worlds: Sauternes wine, crystal, gastronomy and hospitality. Located less than an hour from Bordeaux, the hotel boasts ten luxurious rooms and three suites of rare elegance that offer spectacular views over the estate’s vineyards. Enthusiasts and wine lovers alike flock here to celebrate the wonders of oenology with family and friends, pampered by the house’s wine specialists. These same connoisseurs welcome you to the gastronomic restaurant, where the decorative splendour and brilliance of the setting and service are matched only by the bewitching cuisine of renowned chef Jérôme Schilling. Hallmarks of the Hôtel & Restaurant LALIQUE at Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, a stay here is one of peacefulness, intimacy, epicureanism and a sense of sharing. ... Learn moreless
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Hotel and restaurant in a village. An essential stop along the famed Route des Grands Crus, the charming medieval village of Saint-Emilion is home to Hôtel de Pavie, an intimate establishment with an elegant atmosphere. With its gastronomic restaurant–whose menu is spearheaded by Yannick Alléno–it’s a must-visit for epicureans that’s just 40 minutes from Bordeaux. Rooms and suites are arranged around three buildings: La Maison du Clocher (or Bell Tower), named for its neighboring, iconic church; La Maison de Village, a historic residence featuring Roman ceramics and English style; and La Maison des Suites, which juxtaposes contemporary decor with the historic character of its 18th-century origins. Its restaurant–La Table de Pavie–offers its interpretation of regional haute cuisine, paired with wines from surrounding vineyards. You can admire the landscape from the raised terrace, which also offers breathtaking views over the city’s rooftops. ... Learn moreless
This property is annually closed. Reopening on 12/11/24
Hotel and restaurant in a village. Set in a bucolic haven just a few kilometres from Cognac, "La Nauve Hôtel & Jardin" invites you to relax and recharge. Enjoy a few lengths of the pool or take a stroll in the formal gardens, which extend over nearly 10 acres (four hectares) to the Charente river. You can also reach the center of Cognac, an iconic city of art and history, by private boat, via a canal that crosses the property. This Belle Epoque residence and former distillery, dating to the 19th century, have been meticulously restored by a local architect. Local materials, such as avy stone, bring soul and authenticity to the rooms and shared spaces. In the kitchen, Chef Anthony Carballo channels glorious nature, highlighting products from the hotel's vegetable garden and orchard. ... Learn moreless
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** Offer cannot be combined, valid for an itinerary in at least 2 different Relais & Châteaux establishments, reserved with Relais & Châteaux concierges, discount applicable on certain rates and certain establishments. List available from our concierges.
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Jean-Michel Cazes, a wine tourism pioneer, who was voted “Man of the Year 2003” by Decanter magazine, is the owner of the Château Cordeillan-Bages and producer of the grand cru classé Château Lynch-Bages. "I divided my youth between our home and the family’s vineyard. I love the Médoc more than any other place. For its wine, of course, but also for its landscapes. Here, pine forests border endless sandy beaches. Then there is the estuary and the ocean. There’s Bordeaux too. The route that I suggest winds through vineyards, taking in some of the most prestigious wines in the Bordeaux region. It takes you down into the Sauternes region before making a stopover in Saint-Émilion. Finally, as in any good meal, it follows the estuary and the vine-covered slopes of Bourg and Blaye to finish off with an excellent digestif. Cognac is right before you."