The Bordeaux Vineyards

A World-Renowned Wine Region

While you are at Château de Courtebotte, you could discover the Bordeaux vineyards and their assortments: Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Côtes de Castillon, Entre-deux-Mers, Médoc, Sauternes, with 113,000 hectares, 2,000 hectares of history, and 57 appellations. Discover lesser-known and renowned wines, exceptional vintages, and meet winemakers who will be happy to share their estates and their passion with you.

You can choose from numerous excursions and explore the region, a land of vineyards, châteaus, picturesque villages, and peaceful rivers, as well as the ocean coast, dotted with renowned seaside resorts.

Before or at your arrival, we can arrange visits to wine estates: please do not hesitate to contact us.

Montaigne Castle and Tower

Visit Montaigne Castle and Tower which is 15 kilometers from Chateau de Courtebotte.

The Montaigne Tower is a listed 14th-century historical monument. It is a major pilgrimage site, at the gates of Bergerac and St. Emilion in Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne where Michel de Montaigne spent “most of the days of his life, and most of the hours of the day” meditating, thinking, and writing his Essays.

During the tour, you will explore the life of this great man, his work, and his philosophy through the various rooms of his Tower.

Nature and outdoor activities

• Bike rentals : approach at your own pace vineyards and castles ecologically and freely enjoy the landscapes listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in testing the different tours available for free ! A dozen hiking loops and 15 biking loops, ranging from 4.1 to 49 km and having no major difficulty are available to you by your Tourist Office. They are suitable for all sport levels. Please contact us to rent your bike: it’s advisable to book in advance.
• Discover the hiking loops in the heart of the vineyard : a hiking guide has been created by the tourist office: each course is available for download on the website of the tourist office.

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Sports activities

• Canoe ride on the Dordogne river  :  Canoë Castillonnais offers the opportunity to discover the Dordogne river : 3 trips from 6 to 20 km from Eynesse, Pessac-sur-Dordogne et Lamothe-Montravel.
  Reservations : +33 7 84 20 50 52.
• Grand Saint-Emilionnais Golf Club : make a reservation and discover one of the best golf course in France : 18 holes – 5 stars.  Only 10 km drive from  Saint-Émilion village. A unique golf experience. More information: www.segolfclub.com

The Restaurants

• The local restaurant in our village, l’Auberge Saint-Jean, a well-known restaurant owned by a young and talented Chef, Thomas L’Hérisson, classified 1* in the Michelin Guide. The restaurant is a 5-minute walk from our home. The price of the menu is 60€ per person: starter, main course, cheese or desert (wine not included) or the menu degustation: 72 € per person.Due to the limited number of seats, it’s advisable to book in advance: I can book your table.Closed on Sunday evening, Tuesday and Wednesday. www.aubergesaintjean.com

• Le Caffé Cuisine located in Branne just 5 kilometers from our house: it’s a casual and nice restaurant with market product cooking. They have a nice outside terrace. Menu at 30 € and A la carte. Open from Tuesday to sunday lunch.

• L’Envers du décor : this wine bar restaurant is located in the heart of Saint-Emilion and serves a traditional French cuisine. A choice A la carte.  www.envers-dudecor.com

• L’huîtrier Pie: it’s a gastronomic restaurant located in Saint Emilion owned by a young couple with good talent : it’s cosy and nice place : you can eat in their outside terrace. Menu gastronomic from 45 € or A la carte. Open from wednesday to Monday included
  www.lhuitrier-pie.com
• Le Tertre, a gastronomic restaurant, located in the heart of Saint Emilion, French cooking with a menu from 30 € to 75 € or A la carte – large choice for the wine – Open every day except Wednesday. www.restaurant-le-tertre.com

The local markets

• Each Monday morning in Castillon la Bataille (8 km)
• Each Tuesday morning in Sauveterre de Guyenne (15 km)
• Each Tuesday morning in Libourne de Guyenne (15 km)
• Each Thursday morning in Branne (5 km)
• Each Friday in Libourne (15 km)
• Each Saturday morning in Rauzan (5 km)
• Each Sunday morning in Libourne (15 km)