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Château Coulon Laurensac
Two homes in a former stone wine store, on the grounds of an 18th century château with a swimming pool, set in extensive private grounds close to Bordeaux.
Gîte Pomerol, the larger of the two units
Château Coulon Laurensac is a late 18th century château, set in extensive private grounds, in rural surroundings just five kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux. The château is an ideal base for exploring the famous Bordeaux vineyards. Next to Coulon Laurensac is the
chai à barriques et à vin, the large stone building which was once used to store and age wine in oak casks. This building has been restored and converted into two rental units:
Gîte Pomerol, which sleeps up to four guests in two bedrooms, and
Gîte Margaux, which has one double bedroom. The careful restoration of this building has retained its traditional features, such as exposed beams and stone walls.
The property is set in five hectares (12 acres) of private enclosed grounds, fully landscaped with mature trees, lawns, and a rose garden, on the banks of the Garonne river. The 6 x 12 metre swimming pool is located on the south side of the château. Roman steps lead down into the water. For the safety of children, the pool area is fenced, gated and equipped with an alarm system, in accordance with French regulations.
The owners live in the château and are knowledgeable wine lovers themselves. They love to share their experience with their guests, and can arrange private chauffeur-driven wine tours to the Bordeaux wineries.
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• Pool on the property
• Bilingual assistance available on site
• Maid, Cook and Driver can be arranged on request
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| Swimming pool: |
6 x 12 metre outdoor pool |
Aquitaine
Latresne
Rural
Bordeaux (5 km N)
Saint-Émilion (43 km E)
Arcachon (70 km W)
Cadillac (24 km S)
Libourne (35 km E)
Gironde (33)
The city of Bordeaux
The southwest of France is famous for its wines and cuisine, and any visitor must enjoy the duck specialties such as
foie gras and
confit de canard. The excellent local markets sell a great range of excellent produce, including fresh seafood and oysters. There is an excellent choice of restaurants within a five to 10 minute drive of Château Coulon Laurensac, ranging from simple bistros to Michelin-starred establishments. The owners are always pleased to recommend a restaurant and make a reservation for their guests.
All of Bordeaux's top châteaux are just around the corner
The city of Bordeaux is the wine capital of France, and its centre is just five kilometres from Château Coulon Laurensac. The owners, enthusiastic wine amateurs themselves, will also be pleased to make recommendations to their guests for which local vineyards to visit and which wines to try. Bordeaux has a very impressive 18th century centre, and some of the city's monuments have been listed as World heritage Sites by UNESCO.
The picturesque streets of Saint-Emilion
Château Coulon Laurensac is a good base for a large number of day trips. The beautiful Atlantic beaches of Arcachon, Cap Ferret and Lacanau are within an hour’s drive. The wine regions of Médoc, Sauternes, St-Émilion, among others, are also within easy reach, and there are vineyards everywhere to be visited. Also well worth seeing is the
Parc Ornithologique du Teich, a bird sanctuary where one can spot 260 different species. Also, don’t miss a chance to visit the nearby region of Dordogne, and, for the children, the Kidsparc and Aqua City theme parks.
Gîte Margaux: the living area
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Gîte Margaux: the kitchen
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Gîte Margaux: the bedroom
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Gîte Margaux: the bathroom
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Gîte Pomerol: the kitchen
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Gîte Pomerol: the living room
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Gîte Pomerol: the bathroom
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Enjoy the roses in the 12-acre park
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The château
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The château at night
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