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In a green setting, about twenty kilometers from Saint-Emilion, the Château de Sanse opens its doors to you for all your tourist or professional stops, for your events as well as for your holidays. Let yourself be charmed by the authentic atmosphere, the calm and the idyllic setting of our castle-hotel near Saint-Emilion.

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What to do around our Château-Hotel?

Renowned for its wine and landscapes
Discover Saint-Emilion

Just 22 kilometers from Saint-Émilion, our charming château-hotel offers you an ideal starting point for exploring this iconic city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

World-famous for its prestigious wines, Saint-Émilion also captivates with its rich medieval heritage and its relaxed way of life.

Among the must-see attractions, don't miss a visit to the monolithic church and its catacombs, the Cordeliers cloister, the collegiate church, and the Tour du Roy.

Located in the heart of the Southwest, Château de Sanse is ideally located for exploring the region's cultural, gastronomic, and natural treasures.

To learn more about activities and places to visit in the Valley of the Dordogne, please visit reception, where our team will be happy to advise you.

 

Picturesque, Charm and History Villages of character

A few kilometers from the Sanse Castle, many villages are worth visiting. We suggest you take a tour through some of them like Castelmoron d’Albret, Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Sauveterre-de-Guyenne and Monségur.

Castelmoron d’Albret is known for being the smallest village in France in terms of surface area; Sainte-Foy-la-Grande will surprise you with its bastide, the oldest in Gironde; Sauveterre-de-Guyenne will charm you with its four doors, vestiges of its tumultuous past; and finally, in Monségur, you will discover its market halls, its ramparts and its arcaded square. 

Perfumes, Colors & Delicacy The steps

All the villages around Sanse Castle offer markets. The culinary specialties of the region will be found on the colorful and fragrant market gardeners' stalls. You will find asparagus from Blayais, porcini mushrooms, prawns from Médoc, honey from Gironde, macaroons from Saint-Emilion and many others. 

A leap in history Castles to discover

Near our 3-star castle hotel with swimming pool near Saint-Emilion, many castles proudly represent the past of Gironde. You will enjoy visiting them or attending a wine tasting in their enclosures. We advise you to go through the Château Duras, the Tour de Montaigne, the Château de Rauzan, Château de Monbazillac and Château de Bridoire.  

Bordeaux, Bergerac and Libourne Cities to explore

towns full of character and places to discover are close to our castle-hotel in the heart of Gironde. We advise you to take a trip to Bordeaux to discover its Place de la Bourse and its water mirror , by Bergerac with its statue of Cyrano and its Tobacco Museum, but also by Libourne with its Château de Vayres, overlooking the Dordogne. 

A wine tourism stay The vineyards

Near the Château de Sanse, many castles and vineyards offer you the opportunity to discover their wine during a tasting (remember to make a reservation). Learn about oenology by meeting professionals who are passionate about their profession and their beautiful region. Our establishment is an ideal base for discovering the vineyards: Entre-deux-Mers, Côtes de Castillon, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Monbazillac and Bergerac. We particularly advise you to take a tour of Château Martet, Château Claribes, Château Carbonneu, Château Le Sepe, Prieuré Sainte-Anne and Château Moulin Caresse. 

In the heart of nature Activities for everyone

From our château-hotel, located just a stone's throw from Saint-Émilion, explore the surrounding nature on a pleasant 5.8 km hike, accessible to all, on foot or by bike.

Want to cycle or paddle? The Pessac-sur-Dordogne Club offers bicycle and canoe rentals from June to September.

For family water activities, head to Lac de La Cadie, an ideal place to relax and have fun in the great outdoors.

Don't miss the Battle of Castillon, a grandiose and immersive spectacle retracing the last great battle of the Hundred Years' War—an experience not to be missed.

Finally, for a peaceful stroll in the heart of an enchanting setting, let yourself be captivated by the Jardins de Sardy, a perfect blend of landscape art and serenity.