In the heart of the southwest, the region is part of the Gascony region, a land inhabited by people who love the good things in life, and rich in excellent products, from the tradition of foie gras to the gathering of mushrooms and truffles, from strawberries to Sables des Landes asparagus…

The chef of the hotel’s restaurant pays tribute to the treasures of this generous terroir with local seasonal cuisine, modernized with a view to maximizing lightness and simplicity. Thanks to the open kitchen concept, guests can sit around the counter and enjoy a glass of wine or have a front-row seat witnessing and even participating in meal preparation with the chef.

In the Bordeaux region, no mansion would be complete without a cellar… and here, once again, Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel had everything planned. The basement of his house conceals a superb vaulted cellar made entirely of stone, into which daylight streams through a dedicated window.

The tasting area is devoted to the wines of Cos d’Estournel: Cos d’Estournel and Pagodes de Cos. Connoisseurs will recognize the carved elephants, the symbols of Cos d’Estournel, a property founded in 1791. Just next to the tasting area, recent work has unearthed a secret cellar that has been walled in for generations and is now used for conservation.

DISCOVER THE LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET FOLLOWED BY A COOKING CLASS AT A PRIVATE HOUSE
An opportunity to visit a market featuring local farm produce, the village butcher, and a gourmet deli well-known for its diverse range of quality products. You’ll also drop in at the onion farm and the vegetable garden. After this, it’ll be time to drive to a small village on the banks of the Gironde where the chef awaits you for a cooking workshop in an authentic 19th century château. This culinary expert will share the secret of preparing a delicious French menu that you will then have the pleasure of savoring during a lunch in the gardens of the estate.

INTRODUCTION TO THE VILLAGE OF SAINT-EMILION, A COUNTRY LUNCH, ALONG WITH A PRIVATE TOUR AND TASTING AT A «PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSÉ A» ESTATE
Discover the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, its small winding streets, cobbled squares, Cordeliers cloisters and monolithic church, the largest underground church in Europe. Climb its 68m-high bell tower for an impressive view of the town and its vineyards. You’ll find many traces of the great Romanesque period in this magnificent village, listed two years ago as a World Heritage site. Following this, you’ll discover a selection of products typical of the region during a country lunch exclusively reserved for you. When this is finished, we’ll open the gates to one of the most prestigious Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate where a representative will welcome you. During an exclusive tour of the property and its facilities, you’ll be introduced to the winemaking methods used and invited to a tasting of the estate wine. 

PRIVATE TOUR AND TASTING AT A PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSÉ 1855 ESTATE
This tour welcomes you to one of the most prestigious Premier Grand Cru Classé estates, hosted by a representative. An exclusive tour of the property and its facilities will provide an introduction to winemaking methods and you will be invited to a tasting of the wine made there

PRIVATE TOUR AND PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSÉ TASTING FOLLOWED BY A AL FRESCO LUNCH
During this tour, the doors are open to you to one of the most prestigious Premier Grand Cru estates. You will be greeted by a local representative for a private tour of the property and its facilities, during which you will learn how the wine is made and will be invited to taste the estate wine. This will be followed by a magnificent al fresco lunch in the middle of the vineyards.

VISIT AND TASTING AT A WINEMAKER FOLLOWED BY LUNCH AT A TYPICAL LOCAL BISTRO
An opportunity to meet a local winemaker who will welcome you to an authentic setting nothing like the modern facilities at certain prestigious estates. Along with sharing his passion and history, you’ll have a chance to taste his wine – highly commended by New York Times wine critics. This small wine estate has been owned by his family for more than 350 years and the current owner is dedicated to preserving its traditions and Saint-Julien appellation. The experience will take you back to the past. After the private tour and wine tasting, lunch will be served in a typical village bistro frequented by locals.

DISCOVER THE BAY OF ARCACHON BY BIKE AND HAVE LUNCH IN AN OYSTER FARMER’S HUT
Thanks to its microclimate, the Bay of Arcachon remains a special place with exceptionally beautiful natural surroundings. Small oyster-farming ports, sandy beaches and pine forests are an open invitation to head off into the breathtaking countryside on your bike. The Bay of Arcachon consists of a series of towns and villages, overlooked by the famous Pilat dune and the charming peninsula of Lège–Cap Ferret. Snack on oysters opened directly by an oyster farmer, stroll along the colourful huts lining the little harbors, and spot the local boats coming in and out of the bay with their tasty cargo.

DISCOVER CORDOUAN LIGHTHOUSE AND ENJOY A PICNIC
From 480 euros per person with a private boat Cordouan Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in France still in operation. You will reach this unique place by private boat on which you be served a picnic consisting of local produce. At the lighthouse, a splendid building classified as a historical monument in 1862 at the same time as NotreDame Cathedral, you will have an opportunity to admire its magnificent architecture and understand how the long history of this unique lighthouse makes it a “Versailles of the sea”.

DISCOVER A SMALL VILLAGE FLEA MARKET AND ITS CHURCH FOLLOWED BY LUNCH IN A “CARRELET”
An introduction to a small village in the Médoc and a visit to an 18th century church, while admiring the typical stone houses, meeting the locals, exploring the antique shop and taking a walk to the charming port. Afterwards, you’ll have a unique opportunity to learn more about the local way of life while having lunch in a one-of-a-kind setting with breathtaking views. Following a short stroll in a very rural setting, you’ll reach the banks of the Gironde river. Here, you’ll visit an authentic fisherman’s hut built on stilts from which you can enjoy the art of fishing just like the locals should you wish to try! Facing the river, time stands still for moments of pure relaxation.

DISCOVER A LOCAL DELICATESSEN, MEET A LOCAL PAINTER, VISIT HIS STUDIO AND LUNCH WITH HIM IN HIS GARDEN WHERE HE EXHIBITS HIS WORKS OR IN HIS STUDIO

Discover a uniquely authentic local delicatessen offering culinary treasures from the region carefully selected by its passionate owners for fans of fine foods. You’ll meet a local painter, a rising figure in contemporary art who will welcome you for a private lunch at his studio surrounded by his recent works ready to go to famous international art galleries. If you wish, after a wonderful lunch consisting of local produce, the artist will provide a demonstration of how to paint on canvas. 

PASTRY CLASSES (“CANNELÉS” AND CREAM PUFFS)
Introduce your children to the art of French cuisine. They can choose between savory or sweet according to their preference, enjoying culinary experimentation under the careful guidance of a chef who will love sharing his passion with them. 

STREET ART WORKSHOP
Introduce your children to street art, an extremely popular artistic movement of our time. The workshop will be supervised by a local painter and rising figure in street art who has exhibited in London, Paris, Miami, Geneva and Brussels and who thrives on sharing his passion while awakening the artist in each of us.

SURF LESSONS ON A WHITE SANDY BEACH
Surfing is the sport with the largest number of fans on Southwest beaches. The sensation of gliding on the water, the speed, the sound of the waves, the feeling of freedom and interacting with nature... Give your children a chance to live an experience under the supervision of professionals. Surfing is fun from the very first wave! Who’ll be the first to stand up?

FARM AND VEGETABLE GARDEN EXPERIENCE
Treat your children to the simple pleasures of farm life. Accompanied by the local farmer, they’ll learn how to plant seeds, get close to sheep and donkeys and collect eggs in the henhouse.