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Located between the estuary and the beaches of the Atlantic, this classic Gironde charterhouse on the outskirts of Paulliac is a lively place where the Cazes family cultivates the discreet charm and warm elegance of a home surrounded by vineyards and adorned with the works of contemporary artists. There are 28 guest bedrooms and chef Gabriel Gette presides at Café Lavinal. The wine list, with more than 1,800 vintages, includes Bordeaux Grands Crus such as the renowned Château Lynch-Bages, which has been with the family since 1939. A few steps away, the village of Bages is an essential stop on the Bordeaux wine route, where you can wander at your leisure and truly experience art de vivre! Château Codeillan-Bages A member of Relais & Chateaux, Bages, Gironde An extraordinary collection of contemporary buildings, created from recycled local materials specifically designed to blend in with the estate of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Les Sources de Caudalie is surrounded by its own vineyards and lake-filled gardens. Expect a wide choice of accommodation, a panoramic cigar bar, a choice of restaurants and a spa offering grape-based therapies. The rooms and suites are styled to reflect the Aquitaine region in colour, paintings and antiques. For nature lovers, the L’ile aux Oiseaux Suite is nestled in the heart of the vineyards and has an unexpected avant-garde interior design. Les Sources de Caudalie Léognan, Gironde InterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hotel Bordeaux City Centre, Gironde Like the finest wines of the region, this neo-classical 5-star city centre hotel is a very rare vintage to be savoured. Nostalgic French decor and UNESCOWorld Heritage architecture set the scene for your stay at InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel. Enjoy the good life at the hotel’s premium venues; Le Bordeaux restaurant, a bar, a rooftop and a gourmet restaurant inspired by Gordon Ramsay. You can also relax in the indoor swimming pool or book a massage in the Guerlain Spa. VINTAGE BORDEAUX Whether you stay in Bordeaux or in one of the famous wine estates in the surrounding regions, the impact of viniculture is always prevalent be it to taste or even as a treatment! 7