Chateau Rigaud Hotel, East Bordeaux
Blurring the boundaries between boutique hotel & private house rental
This rural chateau set in the heart of the Bordeaux vines. With a passionate, attentive team running this working French country estate. Most bookings are for the chateau as a whole, group holidays, birthdays, parties and weddings. Or you can book just a room and join in the party.
Chateau Rigaud boast a variety of superior suites each one spacious and unique. Many with large 4 poster beds and roll top baths. A few also have small annex's which can fit small beds or cots for children.
This Medieval Chateau has a great sense of space, with ancient stone fireplaces and enormous oak beams. A comfortable cinema room, family lounge with roaring log fires, the chapel bar is the scene of many late night/early mornings, Maroc lounge for a bit or peace and quiet, the boudoir spa for massage and relaxation and the children's nursery means that whether you are relaxing or partying you can always find something to do.
But if the chateau itself doesn't entertain you enough well then there is plenty to do in the grounds. A large heated swimming pool with sun loungers, an adventure playground, a games barn with table tennis, a vegetable garden you can get involved with and help pick something for that evenings meal. Or tire yourself out by playing and walking the resident chateau dog, Hobo in the chateau's woodland walks or just in the fields.
Things to do nearby
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Tourist Train, Blaye
Located in Blaye
Offering guided tours to allow you explore the heritage and history of the Blaye area.
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Le Train des Grands Vignobles (Vineyard Train) Tour, Saint Emilion
Located in Saint-Emilion
After discovering the city of Saint Emilion this train tour takes you out into the countryside and surrounding vineyards to discover more about the history and culture of wine in this region.
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Bordeaux City Tour
Located in Bordeaux
Take in Bordeaux’s historic landmarks and modern highlights on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour with panoramic views and audio commentary for all ages.
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Pointe-de-Gravet to Phare de Cordouan Boat Trip
Since 1983 Vedettes La Bohême welcome you to visit the Cordouan lighthouse or to discover the mouth of the estuary of the Gironde.
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Margaux Garden Golf Course, Margaux
Situated within the ground of the hotel Relais de Margaux Golf & Spa this beautiful course sits on the banks of the Gironde estuary.
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Tuk-Tuk Tour (Wine Tour), Saint Emilion
Located in Saint-Emilion
100% electric and 100% silent, the infamous tuk-tuk comes to Saint Emilion to take you on a tour or the town and the vineyards that surround it.
Restaurants nearby
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La Grand'Vigne Restaurant, Martillac
Located in Martillac
Chef Nicolas Masse offers in this restaurant a combination of traditional French cuisine, made with fresh seasonal ingredients from the southwest sourced from local producers, with unusual influences from all around the world. His creations can be paired with a large selection of wines, by the counsel of head sommelier Aurélien Farouil.
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Pierre Gagnaire Restaurant
Located in Bordeaux
Situated in a gorgeous white stone townhouse built in the classical style of the late 19th century, this restaurant is part of the joint project of Bernard Magrez, owner of various wineries in the Bordeaux area, and Pierre Gagnaire.
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Le Pressoir d'Argent Restaurant
Located in Bordeaux
Situated in the luxurious surroundings of Le Grand Hotel de Bordeaux, this restaurant offers diners an elegant yet intimate restaurant styled in a palette of mauve and orange with a handcrafted marquetry floor.
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Hostellerie de Plaisance Restaurant, Saint Emilion
Located in Saint-Emilion
This elegant and sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant offers creative dishes designed by chef Cédric Béchade, who plays with colours and textures in his cuisine.
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Chateau de Sanse Restaurant, Sainte-Radegonde
This restaurant is located in the Chateau de Sanse, a beautiful hotel among the vineyards. They serve modern French cuisine in their elegant dining room which has stunning panoramic views of the countryside thanks to its high standpoint.
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Tentazioni Restaurant
Located in Bordeaux
This small Italian restaurant serves fresh market cuisine in its modern dining room and terrace. They also have an assortment of Italian wines from various regions.
Nightlife nearby
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La Conserverie-Converserie Bar
Located in Bordeaux
This bar has an old-fashioned decoration that creates a very warm atmosphere. Their wine list includes many French references, as well as from other parts of the world. They can be enjoyed in their cosy interior or the patio, accompanied by selections of local delicatessen.
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Casino d'Arcachon, Arcachon
Located in Arcachon
The beautiful building of Chateau Deganne was converted in 1904 into a casino. In the early twentieth century Paris and Bordeaux bourgeoisie came to spend the summer in Arcachon. Thus the town had to create distractions - a casino.
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Le Caillou
Located in Bordeaux
A diverse music programming that showcases some of the best local and national talent in jazz, music of the World, blues and many other expressions.
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La Ligne Rouge Bar
Located in Bordeaux
Situated at the foot of the historical Porte Cailhau, this bar has a list of more than 100 wines. They are focused on international products as well as some lesser-known wines from Bordeaux.
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Bar a vin
Located in Bordeaux
One of the best places to taste wines from the Bordeaux region. Located on the ground floor of the headquarters of the Conseil Interprofessionel du Vin de Bordeaux, the bar's team is very knowledgeable and passionate. They give tasting advice, extensive information on the grapes and suggestions for matching food and wine.
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Aux Quatre Coins du Vin Bar
Located in Bordeaux
Centrally located, this bar offers a large selection of wines, especially French but also from other parts of the world. Customers can taste them through a self-service method, and they can be accompanied by regional delicatessen.
Beaches nearby
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Plage d'Eyrac Beach, Arcachon
Located 91.8 km away
A small, peaceful and tranquil beach that is situated at the entrance to the marina and is the most sheltered of all the beaches around Arcachon due to its location within the basin.
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Plage d'Arcachon Beach, Arcahon
Located 92.7 km away
An 800m strip of white sand situated between the Theirs and Eyrac piers this beach is very much in the Arcachon basin and sheltered from the strong Altlantic winds on the coast.
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Hourtin Lakeside Beach, Hourtin
Located 93.4 km away
A protected natural reserve with wild marshes, sand dunes and pine forests, this huge body of water is perfect for outdoor activities such as sailing, swimming, water skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, fishing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, or walking and biking along the trails and cycle paths that line the shores of the lake.
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Plage Pereire Beach, Arcachon
Located 94.6 km away
This is by far the largest and better known of the Arcachon beaches, stretching some 3km in length with wonderful views over to the chic town of Cap-Ferret and the peninsula beaches.
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Plage des Abatilles Beach, Arcachon
Located 95.1 km away
A wide walkway and promenade borders this beautiful beach. There are numerous things to do including games for children, surfing, beach volleyball and of course it's a great setting near the doors to the Atlantic ocean.
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La Plage Le Porge Oceane Beach, Le Porge
Located 95.2 km away
Le Porge beach is also known for its large waves and strong undertow, even if the rescuers are not far away, you must remain cautious as you would for many of the ocean beaches.
Sights nearby
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Eglise Saint-Symphorien Church, Castillon-la-Bataille
Located 4.0 km away
This impressive church was built in 1740 under the patronage of the Marchal of Turenne, count of Castillon, who had left money to the city in his will.
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Chateau de Montaigne, Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne
Located 7.1 km away
The home and birth place of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), he was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance, known for popularising the essay as a literary genre.
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Gallo-Roman Villa, Montcaret
Located 7.3 km away
The remains have been partly excavated (only about a tenth) and are a magnificent archaeological example.
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Grotte Celestine Cave, Rauzan
Located 10.1 km away
These limestone caves run under the town of Rauzan and feature an underground river which has had many uses over the last two centuries.
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La Tour du Chateau du Roi Tower, Saint Emilion
Located 13.5 km away
Sited to the west of Saint-Emilion, the impressive square stone keep of this grand King's castle is all that now remains. The views of the city from the tower are well worth the 118 steps.
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Les Cordeliers Cloister, Saint Emilion
Located 13.6 km away
The monks originally lived just outside Saint-Emilion, but in 1338 they obtained permission from the Pope to establish a monastery within the walls. The cloister was built in the 14th-century.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Bordeaux
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Lacanau Garden Golf Course, Lacanau
Located in Lacanau
Situated in the heart of the forest between the lake and the ocean, the 18 hole Ardilouse ensures a quiet round in some stunning scenery
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Margaux Garden Golf Course, Margaux
Situated within the ground of the hotel Relais de Margaux Golf & Spa this beautiful course sits on the banks of the Gironde estuary.
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Golf du Medoc Golf Courses, Le Pian Medoc
Created in 1989, the Golf du Médoc offers 2 remarkable 18-hole courses: Les Châteaux and Les Vignes.
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Arcachon International Golf Course, Arcachon
Located in Arcachon
The course, whose tree lined fairways are set in natural forests of maritime pines, mimosas, oaks and evergreen strawberry bushes, is hilly on the front nine and flatter over the back nine with several water hazards.
Towns nearby
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Castillon-la-Bataille
Located 4.1 km away
You get a sense of this town's history as soon as you arrive, with are flags and coats of arms lining the roads that lead you to the main square.
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Saint-Emilion, Gironde
Located 13.7 km away
Vineyards were planted around this old town in Roman times and whilst most people associate the name with the wine, the town itself is worth a visit for its ramparted old centre with interesting Romanesque churches and an incredible underground monolithic church.
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Sauveterre-de-Guyenne
Located 15.5 km away
It has the typical square layout around a central market square that is common with towns of that time and they still hold a market there on Tuesday mornings. It's a good example of a bastide town; these towns were established mainly as commercial centres, encouraged by incentives set down in a charter.
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Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde
Located 18.5 km away
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande sits on the south bank of the Dordogne river. This attractive walled bastide town still has some of its medieval houses and is a good base for visiting the surrounding Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux wine region and nearby Château de Montaigne, home of Michel de Montaigne.
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La Réole
Located 26.9 km away
This hilly town used to be the second largest in the region during medieval times, and it's home to the oldest town hall in France dating back to the 12th century.
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Saint-Macaire
Located 33.2 km away
The pretty town of Saint-Macaire is a good base for seeing the area around Langon. It dates back to the 1st century AD and grew as a battlement town in the first half of the last millennium.