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Le Saint-James Bouliac

Bouliac, France

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architecture by Jean Nouvelroute des Châteauxcelebrates Nouvelle-Aquitaine cuisinepanoramic viewcellar with 1,700 wines

*** The Café de l’Espérance remains open during the hotel's closure. *** From the heart of the village of Bouliac, Le Saint-James offers spectacular views of Bordeaux and the Garonne Valley. Its distinctive design, by renowned architect Jean Nouvel, is inspired by traditional tobacco-drying barns, while its cuisine celebrates Aquitaine’s terroir, combining beauty and flavor for stays dedicated to the pleasures of the senses. Understatedly elegant guest rooms look out on to a pool that, in turn, opens onto the vineyard landscape, connecting the estate’s winemaking present to its past. A few hundred organically farmed Merlot vines produce an annual vintage served exclusively on-site. Respect for the terroir also guides the chef, whose refined cuisine reflects close ties with local producers and artisans. With 1,700 labels, the wine list focuses on wines from Bordeaux, offering a chance to get to know the region’s typical flavors, with the property ideally situated on the ‘Route des Châteaux.’

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From Bordeaux to the Lot : Emphasis on Culture and Nature

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Swim amid the vines

Positioned in the heart of the vineyards, the 80-foot-long/25-meter-long Saint-James pool offers breathtaking views of Bordeaux and its surroundings. After a few laps, relax poolside facing the property’s four pavilions, which are inspired by traditional tobacco-drying barns. A glass of Lillet–the region’s emblematic aperitif–is the perfect accompaniment on the 'Balcony of Bordeaux.'

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Harley-Davidson Suite

Experience the Saint-James exactly as architect Jean Nouvel envisioned it back in 1989. Now faithfully restored, the Harley-Davidson Suite has regained its original raw, minimalist aesthetic, featuring concrete floors, stucco walls and bold, graphic lines. The centerpiece of the decor–a motorcycle, transformed into an unexpected design statement that’s simply spectacular.

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Art at the Saint-James

Since its establishment in 1989, the Saint-James has cultivated close ties with the world of art, architecture and design. Alongside architect Jean Nouvel, sculptor César Baldaccini inaugurated the first vines planted in the gardens that same year. Today, the gallery–which connects the 18th-century farmhouse to its signature pavilions–hosts several exhibitions each year, showcasing the work of emerging talents and established artists, including painters, photographers, sculptors and more.