Unless we have already spoken to you, accommodation offsite will need to be booked. The below list provides you with a choice of accommodation located within 15 minutes’ drive of Chateau Rigaud.
CLOSE TO CHATEAU RIGAUD
PUJOLS
A picturesque hilltop village with great views, just five minutes’ drive from Rigaud. In the centre is a small village shop and a restaurant. Church weddings are held in the Eglise Notre-Dame in Pujols.
Maison Cayrol, Pujols – whole house rental, sleeps 12
This is a very special private house with six bedrooms arranged around a charming courtyard garden with a pool. It’s a particularly brilliant option if you have a church wedding since it’s just a short walk from the church. The house is exclusively available to your guests as a whole, for four nights from Thursday to Monday. Whole house rental 4000€ for 4 nights. The house is also available for weekly rent. Please contact Hans direct via the website or by email: hansjoergenalbertsen@gmail.com
www.maisoncayrol.fr
Les Gués Rivières, Pujols – from about 80€ per night
In the heart of Pujols, with 4 bedrooms and beautiful sunset views from the terrace. French owners.
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The Old Schoolhouse, Pujols – sleeps 12, house rental from 360€ per night
Converted schoolhouse with views over the vineyards around the hilltop village of Pujols, there are four bedrooms and a lovely terraced pool overlooking the church.
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Dame Chouette, Pujols - B&B 3 rooms & 2 gites, from 80€ per night
Formerly a farmhouse and then a restaurant, there are now two gites and three B&B rooms set in a lovely garden just five minutes’ drive from Rigaud. Located below the village.
Book here
MOULIETS ET VILLEMARTIN / FLAUJAGUES / STE RADEGONDE / JUILLAC
Mouliets is the closest village to Chateau Rigaud but has no shops or amenities. Flaujagues is the next village along and flanks the Dordogne river. It has a small shop and a restaurant. Ste Radegonde is a very small village but boasts a great sourdough bakery. Juillac is a small village that has no shops between Ste Radegonde and Gensac. Accommodation in these villages is within a 5 minute drive of Rigaud.
Girondes Chambres, Mouliets et Villemartin – Irish run B&B, from 90€ per night
A lovingly restored farmhouse with large comfortable rooms all en suite, with tea and coffee making facilities. Full Irish or continental breakfast included.
www.girondechambres.com
Domaine de Vert-Bois, Ste Radegonde – sleeps up to 9, house rental from 110€
Converted farmhouse with four bedrooms very close to Rigaud. The owners also run an equestrian centre alongside.
Book here
Chateau Le Sèpe, Ste Radegonde – B&B, 3 rooms from 160€
Just around the corner from Rigaud, this is a French-owned, working vineyard with three comfortable B&B rooms.
www.chateaulesepe.com
Chateau La Roberterie, Juillac - 4 bedrooms plus extra beds, approx 500€ per night
Maison la Roberterie - 3 bedrooms plus extra beds, approx 200€ per night
A stunning wine-producing chateau completely renovated in recent years with a house across the courtyard, available separately or together. Beautiful views and plenty of space. Minimum rental is five nights. Contact: jenniferjeanclayton@gmail.com
Château LA ROBERTERIE
Maison Ygeia, Flaujagues – B&B, 3 rooms from 90€
Overlooking the Dordogne river and very close to Rigaud. Lovely renovated house with pool, hosted by a Franco-American couple.
www.flaujagues.com
Clos Cerise, Flaujagues – sleeps 4, house rental, 200€ per night
Beautifully converted barn with very well-appointed bedrooms and kitchen and a private little garden. The owners live next door and can provide breakfast.
www.closcerise.com
Château de Sanse, Ste Radegonde – 3 star hotel from 90€ per night room only
Closer to Gensac than Ste Radegonde really and located in a secluded area away from the villages. Three-star hotel with great views from the terrace. There are 16 rooms or suites and a popular restaurant.
www.chateaudesanse.com
Domaine du Berry, Ste Radegonde - sleeps 12, house rental, approx 950€ per night
Located in a beautiful, quiet little valley this stunning house is luxurious. Six bedrooms, a vast living room and wonderful terrace with swimming pool. Can only be booked via Airbnb.
Airbnb - domaineduberry
Le Clos de Micouleau, Flaujagues - sleeps 14, house rental, approx 950€ per night
Set in large grounds surrounded by vineyards, this traditional stone house has recently been restored and provides 7 double bedrooms with air conditioning, 7 bathrooms, modern kitchen facilities and a lovely pool. Can only be booked via Airbnb.
Airbnb - ClosdeMicouleau
CASTILLON-LA-BATAILLE
Castillon is the nearest town to Rigaud. There is an hourly train service to central Bordeaux and a selection of restaurants and shops, including a big Leclerc supermarket on the outskirts of town. Monday is market day and extends over most of the centre of town.
Chez Castillon, Castillon-la-Bataille, approx 110€ per night
Micky and Janie run a relaxed ‘maison bourgeoise’, which they have renovated and where they run creative writing, painting and photography courses. There’s a fabulous, secluded swimming pool in the garden. We need to clear each wedding date with Micky and Janie but if they are available then this is a brilliant place to send guests who want the buzz of a town setting. There’s a great atmosphere, shops and bars on hand and it all comes at a reasonable price.
www.chezcastillon.com
La Maison Botanique, Castillon-la-Bataille - B&B, 3 rooms from 100€ per night
A charming townhouse, within easy walking distance of the station, bars, restaurants and shops. Host Rachel speaks English and is part of an eco-responsible tourism network. For stays of two nights or more, contact Rachel by email to benefit from a slight discount (rachel.duigou@gmail.com)
Maison Elegia, Castillon-la-Bataille – 4 rooms B&B from 125€ per night per room
A beautiful townhouse in the centre of Castillon-la-Bataille with four double bedrooms, roof terrace swimming pool, fully-equipped kitchen. A real home from home.
www.maisondemaitrelegia.com
Le Phénix, Castillon-la-Bataille – 14 rooms & 2 apartments, from 70€ per night
Newly refurbished hotel located in the centre of Castillon-la-Bataille, so convenient for bars and shops. Budget prices for basic rooms with a very popular restaurant.
www.hotel-restaurant-le-phenix.fr
Le Terrier des 3 Conils, Castillon-la-Bataille - sleeps 6-10, house rental from 250€ per night
Quirky town house near the station. Three bedrooms & a garden. See the Airbnb listing for details then email the host direct for pricing - lanvin.elodie@neuf.fr (Elodie speaks English)
Airbnb - leterrierdes3conils
Chateau Franc-Daut, St Magne de Castillon - sleeps 6, villa rental from 250€ per night, plus suite for 2 in the chateau
On the outskirts of Castillon-la-Bataille, Kay & Mark’s villa in the grounds of their riverside chateau is available to rent. Three luxurious bedrooms, well-appointed living space and a private pool. There is also an apartment suite in one wing of the chateau.
www.francdaut.com
Les Vignes de St Magne, St Magne de Castillon - sleeps 10, house rental from 320€ per night
Large stone house with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a pool. Can be booked via Airbnb.
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GENSAC
A historic hilltop village with protected status, Gensac has a small supermarket, pharmacy, hairdresser and a couple of bar/restaurants. It’s a 10-15 minute drive from Chateau Rigaud.
Gensac Tower, Gensac – sleeps 2, approx. 110€ per night
Owned and run by our very own Fiona, General Manager at Chateau Rigaud. Super romantic accommodation for a couple, with an amazing view from the roof terrace.
www.gensactowergites.com or email fiona@chateaurigaud.co.uk
Chateau de Claribès, Gensac - sleeps up to 4, house rental from 240€ per night
Very comfortable, two-bedroom house on this family-run wine property set among rolling vines.
www.claribes.com/holiday-house-claribes/
Chateau Carbonneau, Gensac – Smart B&B approx 120€ per night
Run by Jacquie and Wilf, both English speaking (Jacquie is from New Zealand), this is a wine producing estate. Jacquie also runs a tea room/tapas bar onsite. The chateau is beyond Gensac, not within walking distance of the village.
www.chateau-carbonneau.com
La Girarde, St Quentin de Caplong – Smart B&B approx 130€ per night
Run by Mark and Trish Tyler, this very lovely chambres d’hotes has four ensuite rooms, all with access to a small pool. Stylish, professional and well-priced but a bit further away from Rigaud than the rest at a 15 minute drive.
www.lagirarde.com
PESSAC-SUR-DORDOGNE
Pessac is a riverside village with a shop, hairdresser, restaurant and canoe centre.
Domaine des Monges, St Seurin de Prats – 3 B&B rooms, cottage sleeping 8, from 130€ per night
Beautifully appointed 18th century manor house in a riverside location with pool. This is one of the furthest from Rigaud but a stunning place to stay.
www.domainedesmonges.com
Le Manoir de la Rivière, St Seurin de Prats – B&B from 120€ per night per room
Set in a gorgeous location overlooking the Dordogne river. Peace and tranquillity, and a large swimming pool.
www.le-manoir-de-la-riviere.com
Chateau Le Méjean, near Pessac-sur-Dordogne - B&B 5 rooms from 120€ per night
A classic French country house in a peaceful setting. Charming and very welcoming French hosts.
www.chateau-lemejean.com
Villa Shambhala , St Seurin de Prats – sleeps 8, whole house rental from about 900€ per night
Beautiful villa with 4 double/twin bedrooms in pretty riverside hamlet across the river from Pessac-sur-Dordogne. Plus an extra little property alongside called Petite Shambhala.
Villa Shambhala
FURTHER AFIELD
L’Epicurial, St Pey de Castets – from 80€ per night
Recently refurbished local hotel with 10 rooms at very reasonable prices and a very popular restaurant on site, plus a sauna and jacuzzi.
www.hotelrestaurantlepicurial.com
Gite Château Perrotin Cottage, St Pey de Castets - 2 rooms, from 100€ per night
Cottage on the grounds of Chateau Perrotin, a working vineyard.
www.domaine-de-perrotin.com
Domaine de Polus, St Vincent de Pertignas - B&B, 2 rooms plus 2-bedroom guest house from 130€
Somewhere a bit special and very beautiful. Stunning pool and views. Two bedrooms in the main house and two in the guest house. Breakfast is served in the Orangerie.
www.depolus.blogspot.com
Château de Courtebotte, St Jean de Blaignac - 7 rooms, 2 gites & a treetop cabin
One of the furthest away from Rigaud but a beautiful chateau with lovely rooms, a log cabin among the trees and a tower suite.
www.chateaudecourtebotte.com
Domaine de Blaignac, Ruch – Approx 75€ per night
B&B in Ruch run by Annie and Nathalie
www.domainedeblaignac.com
Chambres en Vigne, Ruch – From approx 98€ per night, including breakfast
In the village of Ruch a beautifully restored house with five B&B rooms plus an independent gite in the garden which sleeps 10, and a lovely swimming pool. Dinner can be arranged too.
www.chambresenvigne.com
Clos des Abeilles, Ruch – B&B, 5 rooms from 80€
Valerie runs this lovely countryside B&B with pool.
www.leclosdesabeilles.com
Cottage des Labours, Belvès-de-Castillon - sleeps 4, cottage rental, approx 130€ per night
Calm, tranquil setting in the vines, run by Charlotte who is English.
Airbnb - Cottage Des Labours
Chateau du Palanquey, Ste Colombe - B&B 6 rooms from 200€ per room per night
Set among the vines not far from St Emilion, Palanquey offers an outdoor pool and a spa with heated indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna.
www.chateaudupalanquey.com
Les Ambèles, St Magne de Castillon - B&B 3 rooms from 120€ per room per night
Three rooms with a pool.
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