Private Château with Lake, Vineyards, Forest & Multi-Sport Court!

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Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Saint-Sauveur, Gironde
  • Place, Médoc Natural Regional Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Château Lafite Rothschild
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Stade Atlantique
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Saint-Sauveur

Located in Saint-Sauveur, this castle is within a 15-minute drive of Château Balac and Château Hourtin-Ducasse. .This castle is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Médoc Natural Regional Park and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Château Devise d'Ardilley.

What's nearby

  • Médoc Natural Regional Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Château Lafite Rothschild - 22 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Château Margaux - 39 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • Montalivet Market - 48 min drive - 29.8 miles
  • Stade Atlantique - 61 min drive - 38.2 miles

Getting around

  • Vertheuil Station - 16 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Saint-Julien - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Salamandre - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Des Vignes - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Lafayette - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Le Pauillac - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Private Château with Lake, Vineyards, Forest & Multi-Sport Court!

Wake up in a 13th-century château, at the heart of the organic vineyards of the Haut-Médoc. Between lake, centuries-old forest, and starry skies — welcome to Fontesteau.

Nestled within 100 hectares of preserved natural surroundings, 50 km from Bordeaux and 35 km from the ocean, Château Fontesteau opens its doors to you in total exclusivity. A place out of time, steeped in history since 1277, where lords-for-a-day and nature lovers come together for unforgettable stays.

**The Property**

**✨ THE EXPERIENCE**

Picture this: your group of friends or your family wakes up in a 13th-century château. Outside, a peaceful lake awaits, along with 100 hectares of preserved nature.

Welcome to Fontesteau. Not a hotel. Not an ordinary holiday rental. An entire château, privatized in total exclusivity, set within one of the most prestigious wine regions of France.

**🏰 THE CHÂTEAU**

Fully renovated, the château blends authentic charm with modern comfort:
- 6 bedrooms with private bathroom and WC
- 1 additional bedroom
- Large fully-equipped kitchen + pantry
- Grand living room + dining room
- 2 terraces with teak furniture
- Laundry room
- High-speed WiFi
- Private parking on the estate

Capacity: up to 15 guests

**🌿 YOUR PRIVATE ESTATE — 100 hectares**
- 🌊 Private lake — fishing, quiet contemplation, picnics
- 🌲 100 ha of forest — centuries-old oaks, pines, wildlife
- 🍇 18 ha of certified organic vineyards
- 🚶 Walking trails throughout the estate
- 🏀🎾 Multi-sport court: basketball + tennis
- Outdoor games for children and adults alike
- 🔥 Barbecue / outdoor fireplace

**🥂 RECEPTION OPTION**

Celebrating a special occasion? A fully-equipped reception hall can accommodate up to 30 guests for dinners, weddings, birthdays, or corporate seminars.

**🍷 THE FONTESTEAU BONUS**

The château produces its own organic red wines, a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur du Haut-Médoc. A welcome tasting can be arranged on request, and bottles are available for purchase directly on the property.

**📍 LOCATION**
- 50 km from Bordeaux and its international airport
- 35 km from the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches
- At the heart of the Médoc Château Route
- Easy access from the A10 motorway

**IDEAL FOR**

Families & large groups, hen & stag parties, corporate retreats & team-building, birthdays & celebrations, wine & nature enthusiasts, wellness retreats & getaways.

**GOOD TO KNOW**

The château is rented on an exclusive-use basis only. No other guests, no shared spaces. From arrival to departure, the entire estate is yours.
Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower.
This smoke-free castle offers a stereo, books, and games.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

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