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Pool/Evasion

You will take advantage of a wonderful swimming pool finished with Dressed terra-cotta, a mineral universe where marble colours of the stone floors of Gironde come to "die" near the Orangery. A living space ideally exposed to retain the heat of the summer, opened out onto the pleasurable Park.

Bacchus will splash you with his jet of "water" and you will swim against the current!!.

For the purists of the Bronzing, the solarium
waits for you, there where Janus indicates to you in a single glance Spectacular : Périgord to the East, the Wonderful Valley of the Dordogne to the West.

Activities near Saint Emilion

Saint Emilion / Belves de Castillon area:

The region rooted since Roman age, the wine of the Castillon’s region hasn’t stopped standing out and growing with the age. Until 1921 its wines were known under the denominator “Saint-Emilionnais” or “Near Saint-Emilion”. It was in 1931 that will be utilised for the first time the special designation of “Côtes de Castillon”.

It’s here that the great writers Pierre Loti, Michel de Montaigne, Edmond Rostand drew inspiration for the more beautiful pages.It’s also here that in 1453, in the Colly plain, the battle was fought which finally ended the 100 Year War and determined the link between Aquitaine and the French Crown.
Wonderful abrupt slopes prevailing the Dordogne river, facing the western, raised to one hundred heght.
They offer to the wineyard ideal conditions of exposition and exposure.

Along with its mild climate, the region is also famous for its gastronomy: truffes - foie gras .

Bastide d'Eymet

Local facilities are under 2 minutes drive away: village Bar, supermarket , restaurant with wine cellar.Saint Emilion is under 10 minutes away with numerous restaurants, street Cafés and wine shops,

Along with weekly fabulous open-air market.

This is a wonderful location for wine tasting, with the most prestigious CHATEAUX like Château Ausone or Château Cheval Blanc under 10 minutes away!

Château de Malle

We can arrange day trips to discover the wine and the viticulture. These prestations are provided by an experience Oenologist and can cover:
*Wine tasting initiation
*Wine tasting training
*Oenological, gastronomic and cultural tourism.

The "Classical Music and Wine in the Châteaux" concerts takes place from March to December around Saint Emilion. Do note hesitate to ask for the program or for more information.

We can arrange the rental for bicycles -VTT -VTC for one day or more.An ideal way to see the area.

there are also opportunities for: Tennis - Equitation - Cruising and canoeing down the Dordogne -Canoe Rental is available at Pessac-sur-Dordogne and Ste-Foy-la-Grande both within 15 minutes drive.

Guided tours in prestigious historic Châteaux -

Château de Vayres

Chateau Vigiers Golf – Championship golf course with daily green fees, combined with a superb Brasserie and Restaurant with outdoor swimming pool - great for the kids.

Ste-Foy-La-Grande – beautiful 13th century bastide town 20 minutes away and with all amenities you may require for your stay (supermarkets, restaurants, cinema, tourist office, post office, and shopping).It Has a fantastic weekly market.

Tennis - there is tennis available in Saint Emilion..

Markets - There are many fabulous markets in the surrounding towns and villages - lots of vide greniers (literally 'empty attic' sales), night time markets and farmers markets where the local farmers sell their produce which you can then sit down and eat it on the spot while enjoying the atmosphere. Just perfect!

Horse Riding – Hacks and riding lessons available within 3 minutes drive.

Beaches/lakes - there are several man-made swimming lakes with beaches in the vicinity. The majority have sandy beaches, children's play areas, pedaloes, restaurants, fishing and one even has horse riding. A great inexpensive day out

Fabulous Bordeaux city and the ocean are under one hour drive away.

La Pignarderie's aim is pleasure with outstanding wine and painting.