The Domaine du Papillon is a guest house right in the heart of the beautiful Medoc between Bordeaux, Montalivet, Pauillac and the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by delightful natural scenery and far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Domaine du Papillon, Lesparre Medoc
B&B not far from the Atlantic ocean
The house was renovated carefully and passionately and offers four brightly decorated guest rooms. Each of them enjoys a view of the lovely park and its mighty sycamore tree and dignified mature trees.
The well-maintained property features an enchanting park, a terrace, a small gym and a large refreshing swimming pool.
Beaches nearby
Beaches in Bordeaux
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Hourtin Lakeside Beach, Hourtin
A calm lake beach on the largest fresh water lake in France
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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Hourtin Plage Beach, Hourtin
Beautiful ocean beach on the west coast of the Gironde
Just 12km away from the town of Hourtin, the beach of Hourtin Plage sits on the Atlantic ocean and offers a wide range of watersports for all levels.
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Soulac-sur-Mer Beaches
Most northerly beaches of the 'Côte d'Argent' at Soulac-sur-Mer
The beaches extend to 7km of fine-sand beaches along the Atlantic coast; Centre Beach, South Beach and Amelie Beach making up the most popular and closest to the town.
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Carcans Plage Beach, Carcans
Central beach on the long stretch of west coast known as Côte d'Agent
Backed by the small town of Carcans Océan, this white sand beach on the western Atlantic coast is a popular surf spot.
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Lacanau Ocean Beach, Lacanau
A 15km stretch of sand beach situated on the Atlantic Ocean
Over time, the wind and ocean currents have gradually created a wall of sand dunes, behind which streams and rivers have allowed the formation of lakes and freshwater ponds.
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La Plage Le Porge Oceane Beach, Le Porge
The closest beach to the city of Bordeaux, situated on the Atlantic Ocean
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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Château Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
Premier Cru Pauillac appellation wines in a stunning château setting
Owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, this château produces some of the great Médocs.
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Eglise Saint-Martin de Pauillac
Greek style church situated in the heart of Pauillac
The building itself was regenerated and built with the materials from a previous church when it became too small!
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Tourist Train
A delightful coastal train that takes you from the tip of the Medoc peninsula
Travelling from the port at the very tip of the peninsula, at the opening of the Gironde estuary, La Pointe de Grave, the train travels down through Le Verdon and on to Soulac-sur-Mer.
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Basilique Notre-Dame de la Fin des Terres, Soulac-sur-Mer
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this is a magnificent church
The origin of this church can be traced back to the legend of the Sainte-Véronique. In the first century AD, after the death of the Virgin, Sainte-Veronica, Saint Amadour and Saint Martial from Palestine, come to live in Soulac.
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Museum of Art and Archeology, Soulac-sur-Mer
Featuring modern art and ancient artefacts from the region
A great place to get to grips with the history and modern culture of the area in one hit. Well laid out and a great space for a family trip.
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Memorial de la Fortresse du Nord Medoc Museum
A museum & guided tour of the historical sites from WWII
The association "Memorial de la Forteresse du Nord-Medoc" wants to remember to future generations the history of men during the Second World War, and the efforts of French forces to destroy this German fortress.
Towns nearby
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Medoc Region
Northwest of Bordeaux, the Médoc region sits on the left bank of Gironde estuary
Huge amounts of the region are covered in vines, growing the grapes which produce some of Bordeaux's finest wines. across around 1,500 vineyards.
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Hourtin
Small town and seaside resort, half way up the west coast of the Médoc peninsula
Part of the Médoc's Lakes which is made up of the municipalities of Lacanau, Carcans, and Hourtin.
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Pauillac
Small town north of Bordeaux which forms part of Médoc wine region
The vineyards around this town produce some of the best wines in Bordeaux. Located on the Gironde estuary, Pauillac itself has grown up as a port town.
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Village de Bages
A small village next to the Château Lynch Bages
An entire village that had been abandoned by the middle of the 20th century, was beautifully restored in 2003.
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Soulac-sur-Mer
Seaside resort situated at the top of Médoc peninsula on the Côte d'Argent
North of Bordeaux by about 90km, this popular seaside resort is a favourite with families who want to have a break by the beach with plenty of activities to keep them happy.
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Carcans
A great family resort in the western Medoc-Oceane area of the Gironde
Part of the Médoc's Lakes which is made up of the municipalities of Lacanau, Carcans, and Hourtin.
