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Luxury Villa Rentals in The Gironde
Chateaux among the vines and villas near the Atlantic, from Saint-Émilion and the Médoc to Arcachon Bay
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Vines, a great river and the Atlantic at the end of the road
The Gironde is the largest department in mainland France, and very nearly all of it smells faintly of wine. Bordeaux sits at its heart on a curve of the Garonne. To the east, the limestone village of Saint-Émilion rises above its vineyards. To the north, the Médoc runs along the estuary past some of the most famous wine estates in the world. To the west the vines give way to pine forest, freshwater lakes and a long Atlantic coast.
Our Gironde collection runs to 90+ properties. They include stone chateaux with vineyard views, converted mills and winemakers' houses near Saint-Émilion and Lussac, and family villas with pools in the Entre-Deux-Mers. Closer to the sea there are lakeside and bayside houses, and a handful of apartments near Bordeaux.
Here is how the region divides, and where you might like to wake up.
The Gironde at a glance
- Properties
- 90+ chateaux, villas and houses, with up to 11 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,400 to £5,700 a week, from around £700
- Best areas
- Saint-Émilion and its satellites, the Entre-Deux-Mers, the Médoc and Arcachon Bay
- Best time
- May to June and September to October for vineyards; July and August for the coast
- Getting there
- Bordeaux-Mérignac airport, or the TGV from Paris in around two hours
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Mas Vignobles Gironde: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Swimming Pool – Gironde Countryside6 bedrooms
Villa Millesime | 6-Bedroom Villa in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes Vigno6 bedrooms
Chateau Medoc Gironde: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Seaview – Gironde7 bedrooms
Villa Le Bassin | 8-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Lanton8 bedrooms
A village carved from its own stone
Saint-Émilion and its surrounding jurisdiction became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, and the village repays a slow morning. Its church was hollowed out of the limestone hillside, and the cellars below run for miles. The vineyards around it are planted mostly with Merlot.
The satellite appellations of Lussac, Puisseguin and Montagne lie just to the north. Around Tayac and Vignonet you will find estates where a quiet tasting is more likely than a coach party. A chateau or winemaker's house here puts you about forty kilometres from Bordeaux.
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Between two rivers, and rather greener
The Entre-Deux-Mers takes its name from its position between the Garonne and the Dordogne. It is the softest part of the Gironde, a country of rolling hills, crisp white wines, Romanesque churches and bastide towns. Sauveterre-de-Guyenne and Monségur both keep their old arcaded squares.
Villages such as Ruch, Cessac and Le Puy make peaceful bases for families. You can reach Saint-Émilion and the Dordogne valley easily, and the Dordogne department and Eymet are not far to the east.
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Grand crus, pine forest and the dune
The wine route north from Bordeaux passes Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe. The chateaux along it are as grand as their labels. Beyond lies the quieter northern Médoc around Queyrac, with marshes along the estuary. Further west are the lakes of Carcans-Hourtin and Lacanau, then the surf beaches of the Atlantic.
To the south, Arcachon Bay is calm and given over to oysters. Villages such as Lanton look across the water towards Cap Ferret. On the far side of the bay stands the Dune du Pilat, Europe's tallest sand dune at more than 100 metres.
Browse villas in Queyrac
Canelés, oysters and the harvest
Eating in the Gironde means entrecôte grilled over vine cuttings and Arcachon oysters with little crépinette sausages. In Bordeaux, look for the caramelised canelé, best warm from a good pâtisserie. The Cité du Vin, on the river in Bordeaux, is a fine rainy-day introduction to all of it.
Late spring and early autumn are the loveliest times for the vineyards, and the harvest usually falls in September and October. The coast comes into its own in July and August. Our concierge can arrange chateau visits and tastings, a private chef, oyster lunches on the bay and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in the Gironde
Maison Moulene | 10-Bedroom Villa in Sainte Foy La Grande Caplong10 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £9,862 a week
Chateau Jalle Gironde: Magnificent 5-Bedroom Chateau with Vineyard Views – Gironde5 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £9,702 a week
Chateau Grand Cru | 5-Bedroom Chateau in Saint-Emilion Vignonet5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £9,404 a week
Chateau Vigne Gironde: Luxury 8-Bedroom Chateau with Pool & Tennis Court – Gironde8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £8,834 a week
Chateau Garonne Agen: Spacious 8-Bedroom Chateau with Pool & Lake – Lot-et-Garonne8 bedrooms · sleeps 15From £8,519 a week
Chateau Teyssonne Gironde: Spacious 7-Bedroom Villa with Countryside Views – Gironde7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £8,113 a week
Villa Aurore Laromet France: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Seaview – Gironde3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £8,036 a week
Chateau Des Amours | 8-Bedroom Chateau in Sadirac Creon8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £7,388 a weekWhy book your Gironde villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The Gironde's properties are spread from Right Bank vineyards to Atlantic lakesides. We know which chateaux sit among working vines, and which houses are a short drive from a beach. With 90+ properties in the Gironde, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Chateau visits and private tastings, a private chef, oyster lunches on Arcachon Bay, car hire and transfers from Bordeaux-Mérignac. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in the Gironde?
For wine, stay around Saint-Émilion or its neighbouring villages such as Vignonet and Tayac. The Entre-Deux-Mers suits families wanting countryside and space. The Médoc and Arcachon Bay are better if you want lakes, beaches and oysters as well as grand cru estates.
When is the best time to visit the Gironde?
May, June, September and October are ideal for vineyard visits and walking, and the harvest usually takes place in September and October. July and August are warm and best for the Atlantic beaches and Arcachon Bay.
Can you combine a wine holiday with the beach in the Gironde?
Easily. The Médoc vineyards lie within a short drive of the lakes at Carcans and Lacanau and the Atlantic surf beaches. Arcachon Bay offers calmer water for younger swimmers and is around an hour from Bordeaux.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in the Gironde?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in the Gironde cost?
Across our 90+ villas in the Gironde, weekly rates typically range from £1,400 to £5,700, with the most affordable from around £700 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to the Gironde?
Bordeaux-Mérignac airport has direct flights from several UK airports. The TGV from Paris reaches Bordeaux in around two hours, and Saint-Émilion and Arcachon are each roughly an hour's drive from the city.
Are there villas in the Gironde for large groups?
Yes. Our Gironde collection includes properties with up to 11 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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