About This Villa

The French poet Jean Cayrol spent many years at this village home; perhaps you, too, will find inspiration in the enchanting walled garden. Maison Acacia is in the heart of a small Gironde village, a wonderful location for visiting the many beautiful market towns along the Dordogne River and the world-famous vineyards of Saint-Émilion and beyond.

The historic 17th-century main home (built of yellow honeystone) includes two additional residences—guests can retire to private quarters, then join one another to dine on the terrace beside the secluded, heated swimming pool. This characterful villa carries a sense of relaxed elegance; unfussy yet comfortable furniture brings country relaxation into the village.

Just a short drive from the Dordogne River, this tiny hilltop village, with its narrow rows of medieval houses and gardens, will utterly charm you and a local restaurant is just a few steps away. A couple of bikes are provided for leisurely cycle rides across the surrounding countryside - you could even venture as far as the riverside town of Castillon-la-Bataille, around 6 km away, with its wonderful Monday morning market.

Other highlights of the area include hilltop Gensac, with its surrounding vineyards, and Pessac-sur-Dordogne, with its riverside walks and summer canoeing/kayaking opportunities. Not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage site of Saint-Émilion, which has been producing some of the world's best wine since Roman times, only 18 km by car.

Furthermore, less than an hour’s drive will take you to Bordeaux, the heart of the eponymous wine region. Indeed, following either the Dordogne or the Garonne Rivers toward Bordeaux will lead you to wineries and châteaux by the dozen and allow you to soak up the natural beauty of this glorious region in southwestern France.

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