{"id":14694,"date":"2020-06-29T07:58:35","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T06:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cos.projet-client.com\/a-chic-country-refuge-in-the-heart-of-the-medoc-2\/"},"modified":"2020-06-29T07:58:35","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T06:58:35","slug":"a-chic-country-refuge-in-the-heart-of-the-medoc-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/home\/cos-chronicle\/a-chic-country-refuge-in-the-heart-of-the-medoc-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A chic country refuge in the heart of the M\u00e9doc"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”M\u00e9doc Adventures” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]La Maison d\u2019Estournel is a place that resembles no other. From the moment your long journey along the Route des Ch\u00e2teaux comes to an end and you cross the threshold, you will feel the difference. Everything has been designed for you to feel at home, and for each day to feel like a unique experience.<\/p>\n

While you will feel tempted to enjoy the leisurely pleasures of life in the M\u00e9doc, doing little more than savoring the quiet delights of the cozy living room and the century-old park, even a long weekend will not suffice to explore\u00a0all the region has to offer<\/a> . . .[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#a30b34″][vc_column_text]Enjoy a relaxed moment in the park, savor a glass of Cos d\u2019Estournel at the counter of the open kitchen and discover the seasonal delicacies concocted by our Chef.<\/em><\/p>\n

La Maison d\u2019Estournel is the ideal destination to get away from it all. Come one-on-one or with friends or family and stay with us for a weekend or more. For an unforgettable stay at La Maison d\u2019Estournel, please call or email Th\u00e9r\u00e8se at +33\u00a05\u00a056\u00a073\u00a015\u00a057 or at reservations@lamaison-estournel.com<\/a>.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#a30b34″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6595″ img_size=”1000×800″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6761″ img_size=”1000×800″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Whether you are travelling as a couple, a group or a family, you will enjoy exploring the region\u2019s many nature reserves\u2014the Cousseau pond, the dunes and marshland in Hourtin, Logit and Perge\u2014by bicycle, foot, horseback or ATV; each visit is sure to be filled with amazing encounters.<\/p>\n

A bit higher in elevation, the M\u00e9doc Atlantique\u2019s Route des Phares will satisfy your desires for surf and spray as you discover the lighthouses of Cordouan, Grave, Richard and Hourtin, the last of which is nestled in the pine forest. And if you are seeking to defy gravity, why not take a ride in a hot-air balloon and enjoy a singular view of the vineyards, the Gironde Estuary and the Atlantic beaches as they stretch endlessly along the coast?<\/p>\n

The M\u00e9doc also offers a plethora of outdoor activities for lovers of the land and the sea. You may perfect your golf swing in Lacanau, Margaux or Saint-\u00c9milion or trot through the region\u2019s forests and vineyards on horseback. Or enjoy surfing the waves in Hourtin, paddling down the Gu\u00e2 canal by kayak from Saint-Vivien-de-M\u00e9doc or seeking the adrenaline rush of landsailing in Montalivet . . . [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6615″ img_size=”1000×800″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6619″ img_size=”1000×800″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Finally, no visit of the region would be complete without exploring the wealth of our terroir. Wine-lovers may discover the secret joys of Bordeaux\u2019s most celebrated vineyards as they venture along the iconic Route des Ch\u00e2teaux.<\/p>\n

The region\u2019s gastronomy is also a highlight, and at La Maison d\u2019Estournel, the dishes concocted by our Chef are inspired by a host of excellent products sourced from local vegetable growers, authentic bakers and farms, aquaculturists and traditional confectioners. It is truly a region where delights for the palate abound.<\/p>\n

So hop on your bike, get your golf clubs ready, head out for a picnic among the vines or grab your fishing rods and savor a feeling of joyful nostalgia as you immerse yourself in the rich, preserved terroir of the M\u00e9doc, for an authentic getaway in a place whose charms are unending.
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La Maison d\u2019Estournel is ideally situated to offer a fulfilling stay in the M\u00e9doc region and allow you to explore many of the experiences the region has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1749,"featured_media":14688,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[128,168,140],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14694","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-carnets-de-route","category-membre-uniquement","category-article"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t