Bonjour! Later this month, we will be traveling by car around the Bordeaux region and are looking for an idyllic spot to stay for one night in a small town or countryside/vineyards with easy access (ideally walkable) to a wine tasting. (Countryside preferred because we're already doing lots of cities.) Any recommendations?
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We had friends visit us last year who wanted to spend one night in the vineyards of Saint-Émilion. They stayed here: https://www.grand-barrail.com/en/
They loved it as a one night visit. Many of the really beautiful accomodations are not really in walking distance. However, there are a few places to stay in the village of Saint-Émilion where you can walk to some wineries.
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You are a gem, KimberlySEA! Thank you again for the great information.
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I would recommend researching the wineries you want to visit and than choose a place close by to those wineries. First choose whether you want to stay on the left or right bank. Some possible villages/communes include: Pauillac, Margaux, Pessac Leognan, and Saint-Emilion.
If you need winery recommendations this is a good website to use: www.sauvistication.com
Winery visits in Bordeaux need to be booked well ahead.
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In case anyone finds this thread, I found this chateau/winery — https://chateau-soutard.com/la-maison-dhotes-de-grand-faurie/ — which offers accommodations. The dates didn't work out for us, but it looks lovely!
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Thank you, Stefan. Lots to consider!