Our main objective was to be closer to our children, who live in Bordeaux, and we wanted to find a peaceful place close to nature that was still less than an hour from the city. We were also looking for something full of character. We were leaving a house like this and wanted to find the same atmosphere. It was love at first sight when we discovered this property. It met all of the criteria we had set for ourselves. The tranquillity of the location, its natural surroundings, and its proximity to Bordeaux were the final touches that convinced us. We had been thinking about opening a bed-and-breakfast for a long time, and the fact that there were two houses on the property turned out to be ideal for us to make this project a reality.
Set in landscaped grounds near the Garonne Canal, this fully enclosed estate is centred around a two-story residence. With its elongated layout, its horizontal silhouette evokes a Carthusian monastery, and it is flanked by two lodges. Set in the centre of a plot that slopes gently toward the canal, the house opens onto landscaped grounds. A white gravel path, marked at the entrance by two stone pillars and an iron gate, leads straight up to the house. The brick facades, with their grouted joints and topped with interlocking Roman-style tiles, contrast with the lodge to the east, which is covered with a slate Mansard roof. Inside, 18th-century fireplaces, antique terracotta tiles, travertine, and whitewashed walls capture the spirit of the place.
The house dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries. At that time, the estate belonged to large landowners who owned most of the surrounding land. Long before the region became what is now known as the “France’s vegetable garden”, it primarily focused on tobacco cultivation. The estate, which was much larger at the time, is said to have belonged to two sisters who were wealthy landowners with no heirs. The small chateau was the residential heart of the estate, while the farmhouse and several outbuildings were located below. The site bears witness to a history closely tied to tobacco farming, before the changes that gradually shaped the landscape as we know it today.
Perched above the canal, the house stands in a secluded corner of Gascony where time seems to stand still. Three spacious suites designed like private apartments make you feel at home. In the morning, homemade treats, fresh fruit, and carefully selected cured meats come together to create a breakfast that blends simplicity with the French art of living. In the evening, generous platters of cheese, cold cuts, and local specialties are shared under the covered terrace, enabling you to enjoy the natural surroundings. Reflexology sessions, a swimming pool, an ancient magnolia tree, Indian lilacs, and a view of the canal all contribute to the peaceful atmosphere. The house lives and breathes secondhand goods and antiques; a shop means you can take a piece of the place home with you. A boules court and a friendly atmosphere complete your stay.
We are fortunate to be located in the heart of “France's vegetable garden.” Right next to the house, “Du jardin à votre assiette 47” serves excellent locally sourced vegetables. The Mas-d’Agenais region is home to an exceptional butcher and deli, and in Casteljaloux and Le Temple-sur-Lot, local cheese shops like Bechler sell carefully selected products. The region is renowned for its duck and foie gras; “Ferme Lafitte” sells artisanal preserves, fresh produce, and farm-to-table meals, showcasing the region’s high-quality local ingredients.
In the annex, accessible directly from the gardens, “La Muse” (40 m²) and “La Poudrée” each feature a 180-cm bed, a living area, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. Located on the upper floor of a wing of the main house, beneath a cathedral ceiling, “La Pompadour” features a 54-square-meter family suite with a living room, an office area, a bathroom, a separate toilet, and a bedroom furnished with a 180-cm bed and a second 120-cm bed.
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