Why not take advantage of this motorhome getaway to discover and visit the Bordeaux vineyards?
Châteaux near Bordeaux that welcome motorhomes
Fans of "vanlife" or motorhome roadtrips, set off on an adventure through the Bordeaux vineyards. Imagine wandering through these beautiful winegrowing landscapes, tasting delicious wines and exploring prestigious or family-owned estates. Take advantage of this freedom to stop off at one of the châteaux below, which will welcome you with open arms and share anauthentic and unforgettable experience!
Château St Ahon in Blanquefort
This three-generation family estate, located 20 minutes from Bordeaux (by car or streetcar) produces Haut Médoc wines, cru bourgeois version, grown using agriculture raisonnée. Nicolas and Françoise welcome up to four motorhomes simultaneously on their estate throughout the year. These transient visitors can enjoy a plot of 40 m² each, on the edge of the forest, overlooking the vines, a tour of the Mirabelle gardens and have access to a water point and WC.
- Address : Château St Ahon - 57, rue Saint Ahon 33290 Blanquefort (streetcar C stop Blanquefort station)
- To do around : Several parks in the vicinity (Majolan, Fongravey) and direct streetcar access to Bordeaux.
Château Moulin de Peyronin near Saint-Émilion
Since 2022, Véronique and Franck Terral welcome up to three motorhomes simultaneously on their twelve-hectare estate. For €6, you can enjoy a water point, a visit/tasting of Château Moulin de Peyronin and above all a lovely view of the vines and valley below. The domaine is located in the heart of the Entre Deux Mers, in the village of Pujols, not far from Saint-Émilion and produces organic and biodynamic red, white, rosé, clairet and crémant.
- Address : Château Moulin de Peyronin - 1, lieu-dit Peyronin 33350 Pujols
- To do around : The villages of Pujols and St Emilion. Numerous bike rides.
Château Champion in Saint-Émilion
Véronique and Pascal are theeighth generation of winemakers perpetuating the same know-how on this estate, and organic since 2018. Château Champion makes a point of welcoming visitors by offering tours of the cellars followed by a tasting, sensory activities (adapted for people with disabilities), " Nature and wines " walks, picnics in the vineyards, lunches at the property.... Campervans can stay on the property's parking lot facing the vines and have access to a water point, toilets, the garden where there are picnic tables and a relaxation area with deckchairs.
- Address : Château Champion - 762 Route de Champion 33330 Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes
- To do around : St Émilion five minutes' drive away (monolithic church, Cordeliers cloister...)
Château Vieux Mougnac, between Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and Fronsac
The Milhard-Bessard family has been cultivating its vines since 1870 in a small village of 750 inhabitants, in the traditional way, without weedkillers or chemicals, in BIO and based on the principles of Biodynamics. A member of the " France Passion " and " Roadsurfer " networks, Château Vieux Mougnac has ten pitches on private land, facing the vines, reserved for camper vans. Staying here, you'll have access to a shower, washbasin, WC, barbecue, landscaped terrace and a petanque court.
- Address : Château Vieux Mougnac - 36, Mougnac 33570 Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps
- To do around : The Romanesque church of St-Pierre de Petit Palais, a farm with beehives, ponies and donkeys, the villages of St Emilion, St Michel de Montaigne and Aubeterre as well as numerous walks and bike rides.
Château Maine Perin in Langon
Sylvie and Alain Darroman are retired winemakers, so even if it's no longer possible to visit the château, you can still taste their production and stay there in your motorhome. The couple can accommodate up to 15 vehicles on two pitches, one in the sun overlooking the vines and the other in the shade alongside the winery. On site, you'll have access to two water points,electricity supplied by a solar panel and a sewage disposal station, the ultimate luxury !
- Address : Château Maine Périn, 190 Rte d'Auros 33210 Langon
- To do around : The Canal du Midi, the villages of Bazas, Cadillac and Sauternes, the market town of La Réole + golf course and racecourse 3 km away.
Château Haut-Pradot in Entre-deux-Mers
Spread over an area of 16 hectares, in the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers region, Château Haut-Pradot enjoys a climate conducive to the production of a certified organic terroir wine. As well as being winegrowers, Benoît and Elodie Fazembat are also camp-site drivers. So, after being hosted by various farmers here and abroad, it was only natural that they moved into a parking area accessible all year round to motorhomes and moved-in vans. Two pitches benefit from a view over the vines and access to a barbecue and a few toys for children.
- Address : Château Haut-Pradot - 3, Patatin 33190 Morizès
- To do around : several walks or bike rides, fishing parties at the nautical base at Fontet or in the Canal du Midi.
Château Méric chante l'Oiseau en Graves et Sauternes
At the heart of Château Méric's organic vineyards in Graves and Sauternes, Benjamin and Aurélie welcome motorhome owners graciously all year round. A member of the " France Passion " network, they offer four pitches with access to a water point in a peaceful environment between vineyards and forest. In summer, the guinguette is in full swing, with happy hours on Thursdays, concerts on Fridays and various events every Saturday. Since 1964, the estate has been producing organic red, white and rosé wine.
- Address : Château Méric chante l'Oiseau - 20, avenue Georges Hébert 33650 La Brède
- To do around : Walks or bike rides along the Scandibérique, Château de La Brède, Saucats-La Brède geological nature reserve
Château Marquis de Vauban à Blaye
We've saved the best for last with this magnificent 17ᵉ century building, just a stone's throw from the Blaye citadel, which produces an organic terroir wine (HVO certified) from a 25-hectare plot. Here, Mr. Macé welcomes up to 35 motorhomes year-round, with access to electric hook-up, water and WC, sewage disposal and even internet and picnic tables.
- Address : Château Marquis de Vauban - Rte des Cônes, 33390 Blaye
- To do around : The village and citadel of Blaye, a river cruise to the island of Patiras, numerous hikes
