B&B Maison à votre sante in Bordeaux wine-region

PRIVACY, SMALL-SCALE, QUIET, FINE DINING, A GOOD GLASS OF WINE

B&B Maison à votre santé is located near Saint Emilion in the Bordeaux wine region, not far from the Dordogne (10 minutes). Hospitality, space, peace and privacy guarantee a wonderful stay in the beautiful surroundings of the most famous wine region in the world; Bordeaux, just 35 minutes from Saint Emilion in south-west France. Visit our website or email us benb@maisonavotresante.fr

Our area, and we hope you will come and see for yourself, is also called "French Tuscany". Maison à votre santé is a 150-year-old farmhouse situated on a small hill with beautiful views, including of the castle (château) of Duras. We think the perfect place for a luxury stay with a caring and culinary touch

Do you like a luxury stay with a caring touch, a delicious glass of wine, starting the day with a delicious breakfast, yes possibly with Champagne? During the day you can use our coffee (Nespresso) and tea corner for free! We will provide you with a fantastic stay in a very special place in the South of France.

We look forward to greeting you at Maison à votre Santé, Bienvenue!

Maison à votre santé has three beautiful guest rooms and a suite (bedroom, bath and 60 m2 living room), each with its own en-suite bathroom and king-size bed.

Our suite and rooms Vue de château and Marzelle have air conditioning.

You can use free wifi, and you can park on our own property.

( We think " Maison à votre santé " is not suitable for a stay with children ).

The garden:

Feel like just lazing around, reading a book or enjoying the beautiful nature? Nothing is necessary, almost everything is allowed. The large garden has a wide variety of plants and several terraces. Under the walnut tree, on the south side of the house, you will find a shaded seating area with a magnificent view of the château de Duras.

The panoramic view changes from month to month with the passing of the seasons. From blossoms of the plum orchards in spring, to the sunflowers in summer and the beautiful colours of the vineyards in autumn.

The pool:

In the sunny atmospheric courtyard you will find a refreshingly cool, drop-shaped pool. The pool is surrounded by a pleasant sun terrace with loungers and free use of bath towels is, of course, just part of the package. Is shade your favourite spot? That too is taken care of. Our courtyard is walled. You can relax here in peace and privacy

If you are looking for a  quiet, peaceful or adventurous area for your holiday,

Savignac de Duras, which is in the north western corner of te department of the Lot et Garonne, is the place for you.

Less "touristy" than the Dordogne but central for all the delights of S.W. France.

Whithin 3 miles you are in the department of Gironde (the wine area of Bordeaux) and in less than 20 minutes driving, you're in the Dordogne.

The surroundings of Savignac de Duras have lots to offer. The hilly countryside will remind you of Tuscany. www.paysdeduras.com.

Duras is 2 miles away with it's famous castle, weekly market, friendly bars and restaurants are well worth visiting.

Tasting the French culture ?

Every monday morning there is bustling market in Duras. You'll find delicious vegetables, cheese, fresh fish, oysters, foie gras, and the famous Pruneaux d'Agen. You can taste the delicacies from the Sud-Ouest in the restaurants around Savignac de Duras.

Savignac de Duras is part of the Appellation Controlée (AOC) de la Côtes de Duras, one of the oldest Appellations in France. A large proportion of the grape growers make their own wine rather than sending the grapes to the local Co-operative as happens in many other areas. This results in a wide variety of individual wines. 

Near Maison à votre santé are several other famous wine-areas

such as the famous vineyards of Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, Bergerac, Sauternes and Chateau Monbazillac. 

Visiting cities?

Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux and Bergerac are place's not to be missed. Bordeaux is a very impressive city with its fine buildings, restaurants and shops. Bergerac has a beautiful ancient centre.

A nice trip along the Dordogne river visiting Domme, La Roque-Gageac, Monpazier it's all possible!

The area is rich with "Bastide" villages, such as Eymet, Monségur and Monpazier.

Castle's/seaside just an impression of the area

Not far from from Savignac de Duras you'll find several Castles such as Château de Duras www.chateau-de-duras.com

Château Bonaguil, chateau Monbazillac and chateau Biron.

You can visit the Atlantic coast (90 min.), visit the famous oyster bay from Arcachon(75 min) or the Dune de Pilat, the highest dune in Europe. 

 Activities?  Golf, Walking?

One of the most famous golf courses in France is only 10 miles from maison à votre santé: Château Des Vigiers in Monestier.

There are also a number of Nine hole courses within short distance.

The hilly countryside is very well suitable for a nice cycling tour.(bikes for rent in Duras). Some experience is needed.   

The lovely hilly country side of the Lot et Garonne is ideal for hikers, with a lovely view around every corner.

Many walks are arranged in the area, which are fun to join.The walks are very varying; woods, vineyards, rivers and canal's, small villages and monuments. All these walk's have one thing in common; never to hurried and always surrounded by nature.

Canoe? Air ballooning?

The rivers Dordogne and Dropt are nearby. There are possibility's for boat-tours and canoe renting.

There's much more touristic information available.   

Hot air ballon rides are a regular feature of the Duras area.

See the château de Duras from the air.