Gaume Villa, Pyla-sur-Mer
Villa Gaume is located on the front line a few steps from the famous Dune du Pyla and the Corniche.
Discover the top Bordeaux places to stay
France's most renowned wine region sees hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, and has holiday destinations and accommodation to suit each one.
From city breaks to countryside retreats and beach holidays with a bit of surf, the region has a lot to offer, regardless of your time, budget or desires. The north of the Gironde area along the coast of the Gironde estuary, the Medoc, is filled with vineyards, chateaux and small towns that will invite you into a more rural world. If you are looking to discover the wine region and vineyards of the region then any of the guest houses, B&B's and hotels here will suit.
The west coast where the Atlantic crashes into the long golden sands is a huge draw for surfers from around the globe. But this is not the only sport that takes place along this coastline and in fact, the area is perfect for a relaxing seaside holiday with its soft golden sand beaches. Lacanau is a lively town split into two part - Lacanau and Lacanau Ocean. Most of the accommodation can be found in Lacanau proper and here you have access to the Etang de Lacanau, a calm lake that is perfect for younger families who prefer to be away from the rough surf of the Atlantic. For the true surfers, Lacanau Ocean is a meca.
Further south and you will reach the Arcachon basin, an area rich in nature and the legendary Cap Ferret, known as the 'Hamptons' of France. After passing through the town of Lege-Cap-Ferret which is rather quiet and non-descript you will travel down the peninsula to the tip of the Cap. Passing the wonderful small towns of Le Four, Le Petit Piquey and L'Herbe before you reach Le Cap Ferret and the gated community that hides elaborate seaside holiday homes, this peninsula is lined with thick pine forest, a golden sand beach on one coast and oyster-rich waters on the other.
Directly opposite lies the town of Arcachon and a coastline of lovely beaches that lead down to the largest sand dune in Europe, the Dune du Pilat. Arcachon is an ideal place to spend a family holiday as it offers plenty of inland and water based activities as well as the amenities of a lovely seaside town.
Further inland the cosmopolitan city of Bordeaux offers accommodation to suit all tastes and requirements, from elegant boutique hotels, to 5-star international quality and charming bed and breakfasts. With so much to see and do Bordeaux is great for a short city break but equally as nice for a week or longer holiday with family or friends.
Take a look at our selection of places to stay in our Hotel listings, our charming B&B's and our Boutique Hotel page to find your ideal spot.
Villa Gaume is located on the front line a few steps from the famous Dune du Pyla and the Corniche.
This apartment is located in Residence Les Oyats with lift on the 1st floor, 100 metres from the beach and 50 metres from the shopping area.
Nestled in the picturesque countryside not far from the pretty bastide of Lalinde on the banks of the River Dordogne, Le Clos des Chênes is one of the most beautifully restored farmhouses and its setting one of the most restful we have come across.
Beautiful villa of 300m2 living space located on the heights of the Canon in the heart of Cap Ferret with a nice view of Arcachon Bay.
This apartment is located in the Residence Ortal in Lacanau-Ocean centre, directly on the beach with sea view from the balcony.
Excellent wines and delicious food are synonymous with South West France and so it is with great pleasure that they include Villa Marie in their portfolio, where gastronomic delights are to be found on the doorstep: the vineyards of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte are just 1.3km away (a 20 minute walk), with the restaurants of the renowned spa hotel, Les Sources de Caudalie, a few 100 metres further along. Equally enticing is the proximity of the region’s capital, Bordeaux. Easily accessible by both car and public transport, visits to this wonderful city will become an integral part of the holiday.
Located between Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion, in the heart of vineyards, discover the Manoir d'Astrée, an authentic Gironde charterhouse from the 18th century where Beatrice and Luc RENGNER welcome you in a friendly atmosphere.
Refuge Luxe is a charming boutique guesthouse set among the vineyards, created from a beautifully restored former winegrower’s house on a spacious 6000 square metre plot. With sweeping views across the vines, this peaceful retreat offers an idyllic setting for relaxing breaks in the heart of the Bordeaux region.
Generous volumes, beautiful heights under ceiling, series of linked rooms, majestic fireplaces, Château of Courtebotte, printed of the XVIIth century presents timeless architecture.
The Guest house is a former winery located in the heart of the Medoc peninsula in the village of Vertheuil. In the middle of a 2 hectares landscaped park, the outbuildings have been restored in an old stone style.
Chez Dupont has been delighting Bordeaux foodies for over 25 years and now offers guest rooms opposite the restaurant in the heart of the Chartrons quarter.
Quiet, relaxing and charming for an unforgettable stay, the Moulin de Rioupassat is 10 minutes from Saint Emilion, in the heart of the tourist, cultural and sports activities. Nicky & Denis await you in their water mill dating from the early seventeenth century, lovingly restored and decorated in accordance with the original materials of the beautiful region.
The Hostellerie de Plaisance is an unusual and unique place, offering surprising perspectives on the village’s architecture and the edges of the vineyard landscapes.
Right in the centre of Bordeaux, you'll find Mama Shelter on Place Saint Christoly, not far from the Mollat bookshop and the town hall. Barely 10 minutes from the Saint Jean railway station and 30 minutes from the airport, in the blink of an eye you can find yourself in this other world bordered by the Garonne river.
L'Estanquet has the main house with bespoke bedrooms and a newly converted barn. Situated between the pine forest of Les Landes and the Atlantic Ocean it is perfect place for you to stop and immediately rest & relax. Biscarrosse lake is a stones throw away & sandy beaches lead into the freshwater lake.
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.
In the heart of the vineyards of Bordeaux, half an hour from Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion, or also one hour and half from the Arcachon Bay, Clos Marcamps welcomes you in a chartreuse of the 19th century, entirely renovated with the charm and the comfort of today.
The six luxury guest rooms combine charm, elegance and sophistication: with a reworked Napoleon III style, decked out in floral pinks, greens and violets, and sparkling raspberry, they are absolutely charming, and showcase French master craftsmen, with Braquenie embroidered fabrics by Pierre Frey in silk taffeta, Houles soft furnishings, Moissonnier furniture and Hermes products in the bathrooms.
You can either stay in one of the comfortable tree-houses in the forest canapé 9 metres off the ground. Or one of the cosy bubbles which in a unique modern form of logging in your own little private clearing in the woods.
Only a 2 minutes walk from the beach, this campsite is situated in a huge oaks and pine trees forest. They offer pitches and mobile homes to rent.
Between Arcachon Bay beaches and the Atlantic Ocean, camping Aux Couleurs du Ferret is located at the entrance of the Lege-Cap-Ferret peninsula.
40km from Bordeaux it is just next to the historical town of St-Emilion. With its own private beach on the lake.
Ecotelia are specialist in unusual open-air accommodation. Including tree-houses, yurts and gypsy caravans.
With direct access to the beach, this campsite is located in a pine forest. They offer large pitches and mobile homes to rent, accommodating up to 7 people.
The small village of Margaux, just north of Bordeaux, is most famously associated with the wine châteaux which produce the excellent Margaux appellation Médoc wines.
The town of Blaye is situated on the right bank of the Gironde estuary. Its major historical feature is its fortified citadel, which along with Fort Médoc and Fort Paté make up a trio of fortresses designed to defend Bordeaux against a river attack.
Le Porge Ocean becomes a 'local' beach for the Bordeaux summer holidayers.
As well as being a surfers paradise, Lacanau is also a golfers paradise, with three golf courses in the beautiful setting of the forest close to the sea and to the lake.
Part of the Médoc's Lakes which is made up of the municipalities of Lacanau, Carcans, and Hourtin.
An entire village that had been abandoned by the middle of the 20th century, was beautifully restored in 2003.