The origins of the chateaux dates back to the 14th century when the Aquitaine region was ruled by kings of England. In the 18th century the king of France authorised the construction of the noble house of Vieux Fourens. In the past 25 years the chateaux has been lovingly and authentically restored by its present owners Philippe and Marie George. There are two further outbuildings and a chapel on the grounds of the chateaux. The chapel dates back to the 16th century. It has a crypt and a fountain and if interested the owners would be pleased to tell you the history behind it. Located in the vineyards of Bordeaux you take the long and charming drive through the woods of its own to reach the chateaux in its well kept grounds. The world famous St Emilion and the classy Bordeaux are both UNESCO protected and celebrated for their architecture and their wine. They are waiting to be explored! You will have the choice of discovering the countryside and the local wildlife either on foot or by bike on designated cycle paths along the river Dordogne or through the vineyards. It is for certain that you will be encountering local wildlife such as deer, pheasants, squirrels around the protected and natural reserve of the chateaux before returning and dipping your toes and relaxing by the delightful 12 X 6m pool. This year we add a tree house in the middle of the wood for you to rent to be closer ti wildlife.There is also tennis, golfing, horse riding in the vicinity for the more energetic guests.
Chateau With Private Pool In A Vast Wood And A Park In A Formal French Style
- Chateau / Country House1022 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 4 - 14 nights
Chateau / Manor House in Nerigean, Libourne, Aquitaine / Dordogne, France - Historic Chateaux In The Wood And The Vineyard Lovingly Restored In Its Own Vast Groun
Bedrooms
Owner
Dubost Marie-George
- Speaks:
- english, french, spanish
- Calendar last updated:
- Nov 28, 2018
About Dubost Marie-George
Philippe is born and bred in Bordeaux.He is a consultant dermatologist,enjoys looking after the Chateau, the local history and sports. Marie-George is born in Lyon, works in Paris in the property and insurance business. She runs marathons,loves entertaining friends, a passionate cook, and would be pleased to share her best recipes which you(and of course her joie de vivre too!). We have five beautiful daughters who live around the world in California, Malaysia, Paris and Bordeaux; We travel the world to meet other cultures and to discover new and isolated places. We love the diversity and a change. We would love the opportunity to share with our guest our love of the region and to offer them an authentic experience of south of France in a haven of tranquillity.
Dubost Marie-George purchased this Chateau / Country House in 1992
Why Dubost Marie-George chose Nérigean
The origins of the château dates back to the 14th century when the Aquitaine region was ruled by kings of England. In the 18th century the king of France authorized the construction of the noble house of vieux Fourens. In the past 25years the chateau has been lovingly and authentically restored by its present owner Philippe. There are two further outbuilding and a chapel on the ground of the chateaux. The chapel dates back to the 16th century.It has crypt and a fountain and if interested the owners will be pleased to tell you the history behind it.
What makes this Chateau / Country House unique
Located in the vineyards of Bordeaux you take the long and charming drive through the woods of its own to reach the chateaux in its well kept grounds. The world famous St Emilion and the classy Bordeaux are both UNESCO protected and celebrated for their architecture and their wine. They are waiting to be explored! You will have the choice of discovering the countryside and the local wildlife either on foot or by bike on designated cycle paths along the river Dordogne or through the vineyards. It is for certain that you will be encountering local wildlife such as deer, pheasants, squirrels around the protected and natural reserve of the chateaux before returning and dipping your toes and relaxing by the delightful 12 X 6m pool.
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Hot Tub
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, tub, shower
- Bathroom 2shower
- Bathroom 3shower, outdoor shower, near the tree house
- The cottage has a lot of character with two luxury large bathrooms (one with a shower and a bath).
Location Type
- Rural
- River
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Internet
- Heating
- Washing Machine
- Tumble Dryer
- Parking
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomThe living room measures 35m2 with natural stone floor, double French door opening to a private and delightful South facing decked patio which used to be the old watch tower of the chateaux. Sofa and armchairs.
Kitchen
- Grill
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenThe open plan kitchen has all the mod cons including, washing machine, dish washer, oven, induction hob, cooker hood, fridge, central heating and wifi.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining
- comfy seating for 5 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- Games
- Pool Table
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Kayak / Canoe
- Bicycles
- Boatlittle boat in the pond
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
- Tennisavailable
- GolfGolfing is available 10min away Tennis courts are available in the local village, outdoor games about 10 km away.
Suitability
- suitable for elderly or infirm
Pool / Spa
- Private Pool
- Hot Tub
Notes
- Outside: The patio area is dotted with olive and cypress trees, a barbecue and provides a cosy area for dining outside. The open plan kitchen has all the mod cons including, washing machine, dish washer, oven, induction hob, cooker hood, fridge, central heating and wifi. When in season you are welcome to serve yourself from the organically grown vegetables and Summer fruits from the vegetable garden (potager) of the chateaux. The pool is a salt water pool with security fence around it to keep the toddlers out and safe. It has a fridge, a sitting/relaxation terrace which you would be sharing only with the owners. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: beds linen and towels (5) are provided. Other: The patio area is dotted with olive and cypress trees, a barbecue and provides a cosy area for dining outside. The open plan kitchen has all the mod cons including, washing machine, dish washer, oven, induction hob, cooker hood, fridge, central heating an
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.
19 Reviews
Lovely chateau stay in the French countryside!
Everything about this chateau is charming. The hosts were so very friendly and attentive to ensure we had everything we needed. While they reside next door they were never intrusive. We enjoyed hearing about the property from Phillip. Our boys (ages 8 and 11) LOVED Luna, Pako and Norway- the three dogs on site. They were the perfect welcoming and exiting company each time we arrived and departed the property. We enjoyed exploring the grounds, visiting the geese and other wildlife in this forested area. In October the temps were cool so they boys did enjoy a quick dip in the pool which would be lovely during the warmer months. The chateau itself is definitely special - tasteful, cozy and equipped with almost anything you will need. Do note: the kitchen does not have an oven which I didn't read or know beforehand. However, Phillip ensured we had charcoal to grill and that worked out well. Thank you, Dubost Family, for the lovely stay and recommendations for restaurants and places to go! The close proximity to St. Emilion, Bordeaux and other wine regions made the trip even better. Thank you for the lovely state - we do hope to come back!
Beautiful apartment in the chateau. Stunning garden and pool, perfectly equipped!
We had a lovely two week stay. We really enjoyed the house and gardens. The pool was lovely, a salt water pool, not chlorinated, so much better for the kids eyes and skin. Our boys fell in love with the friendly dogs there too. We would definitely look to return. Thank you Marie-George et Phillipe!
Comfortable Gite in an amazing setting
We had an excellent week stay at Le Grand Bois. The gite was a good size and comfortable. The setting is one of the best we've stayed in. Quiet and extensive with wonderful views, woodland and vineyard. Marie-George and Phillipe were very friendly and helpful hosts and the dogs were also very attentive. Our dog, Dougal, is missing Luna a lot! It's location in Bordeaux is perfect for exploring the various appellations. Glad we have a 4 wheel drive to carry all the wine back to the UK! A gem.
Amazing villa within stunning surroundings
We had such an amazing time. As a couple with 2 kids (6 and 10) this was the perfect place with a huge domain and forrest for them to run around in as well as a big private swimming pool.
You’ve got everything you need around such as a grocery store in Genissac, a few markets and with a car the ocean is reachable in an hour, Saint Emilion in 20 minutes, canoeing in 30 minutes, etc
The host, Marie-George and Philippe were delightful. Always happy to help but very discreet. They work very hard to ensure the house and its surroundings are always maintained to the highest standards.
Amazing holiday
Fabulous estate, location and hosts
We really enjoyed our stay. The estate is beautiful and very well maintained and the owners have created a very special place.
The location is super. The gite has all you will need. The pool is well kept and secure if you are considering booking with children. We rented bikes for our stay and enjoyed cycling through the vineyards, avoiding main roads and experienced real local life including deer and other wildlife. We had some fantastic food, as well as the wines of course! Facilities at the gite are perfect for self catering and eating outside. We also ate at some great restaurants, including Auberge St Jean and Logis de La Cadene. On a side note, it does help if you like dogs, we do and they made our holiday, they are very friendly and we very much enjoyed their company. Thank you, we will definitely return.
Wonderful!
We enjoyed our stay so very much, wish would have had more time!
Our little Home Away at the Chateau was great and the gardens, pool and everything around ..spectacular!
Marie George and Philippe are wonderful and went out of their way to make us feel welcome!
Margret and Family
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Special interest holidays:
Located in the vineyards of Bordeaux you take the long and charming drive through the woods of its own to reach the chateaux in its well kept grounds. The world famous St Emilion and the classy Bordeaux are both UNESCO protected and celebrated for their architecture and their wine. They are waiting to be explored!
You will have the choice of discovering the countryside and the local wildlife either on foot or by bike on designated cycle paths along the river Dordogne or through the vineyards. It is for certain that you will be encountering local wildlife such as deer, pheasants, squirrels around the protected and natural reserve of the chateaux before returning and dipping your toes and relaxing by the delightful 12 X 6m pool. There is also tennis, golfing, horse riding in the vicinity for the more energetic guests.
Coming SOON a HOUSE IN THE TREE with a panoramic view, experiment a night in the forest with the local wildlife.....
Coast/Beach:
The Atlantic coast with Archachon and the largest sand dunes of Europe are only 1h30 min from us. La Rochelle and Biarritz are about 2h away by car.
Travel:
Our chateaux is situated 5 km from the 'route national' RN89 Bordeaux-Libourne. The nearest TGV station is in Libourne approximately 10 min away. The Bordeaux airport is 45 min and the Bergerac airpot about 1h away.
Distances:
Our chateaux is situated 5 km from the 'route national' RN89 Bordeaux-Libourne. The nearest TGV station is in Libourne approximately 10 min away. The Bordeaux airport is 45 min and the Bergerac airpot about 1h away. The river 3km, restaurants 8/10 km, boulangerie and a small supermarket 2km. Large supermarket in Creon 8km away. Doctors, Pharmacy, Vets about 10km in Creon. Wine cellars (caves vin) 1.5km...
Further Details:
A number of charming restaurants in the vicinity and a Michelin Star restaurant on the banks of the Dordogne river with heated patio.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Booking Notes: 300 euro deposit for booking arriving Global payment before the stay Changeover Day: Saturday for July and August with a minimum of 14 days Changeover date: Flexible