Fodor's Expert Review Villa St. Simon
8 cours du Generale De Gaulle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
A 15-minute ferry ride across the other side of the Garonne estuary takes you to the pretty waterfront town of Blaye, where this welcoming hotel is located. It can make a convenient base for visiting the whole Bordeaux region. The spacious and comfortable rooms in this restored 1860s townhouse are well-equipped but not extravagant, so you can focus on what you really came for—wine. There are also five cozy, quirkily decorated self-catering apartments The gracious English-speaking hosts organize down-to-earth wine tours and tell all in their "debunking of wine" classes.
PROS
- town is home to a UNESCO-designated citadel
- quality on-site bistro
- personalized service with wine experts
CONS
- not the place for luxury châteaux seekers
- must cross river to access Médoc vineyards
- might be too old-fashioned for some
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Rate Includes: No Meals