About This Villa

It’s a true privilege to be able to stay at Manoir Tournesols, an artistic and incredibly beautiful house set in enchanting gardens close to the border of Lot-et-Garonne and Gironde, surrounded by landscapes of summer sunflowers, orchards and organic vineyards.

Once an early 19th-century coaching inn for pilgrims, the restoration of this elegant manoir is one-of-a-kind. Its owners have poured their heart and soul into this home and have created a unique retreat for guests who appreciate exquisite interior design and artistic style – it’s even been featured in the likes of Vogue and Elle.

Each of the five gorgeous bedrooms has been inspired by the owners’ travels near and far – admire vintage furnishings, chinoise wallpaper, hand-painted tiles, impressive artwork, characterful objets d’art as well as handcrafted king-size mattresses, high-end bed linen, welcoming robes and organic toiletries in each of the five bathrooms, three of which feature romantic rolltop baths.

The four-acre garden has been rewilded to create a magical ambience whether lazing by the heated swimming pool overlooking the lavender or relaxing in the wood-fired hot tub in a secret corner. Stroll past pomegranate, cherry, apricot, pear and walnut trees, see what may be growing in the vegetable garden and look out for free-roaming chickens alongside red squirrels and butterflies. Sit by the stone koi pond perhaps accompanied by a glass of wine from the manoir’s wine cellar, followed by an al-fresco feast prepared by the barbecue and pizza oven.

This part of France is all about charming bastide towns, pretty villages, vineyards, orchards, local produce markets and atmospheric marches nocturnes in the height of the summer – a true paradise for food and wine lovers alike. Visit the award-winning boulangerie in nearby Monségur by the Dropt valley, hire bikes to cycle along the Canal Latéral’s voie verte, appreciate the beauty of the Garonne River from Meilhan-sur-Garonne and enjoy seasonal canoeing and kayaking opportunities.

Visit the wineries and grand château in Duras, try the delicious tomatoes from Marmande and soak up the ambience of the fantastic Saturday morning in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande by the banks of the Dordogne. Venture to idyllic Saint-Émilion, Bergerac or Bordeaux for a grand day out or, within a 90-minute drive, you could be sampling white wine and oysters by the Atlantic coast at Arcachon Bay.

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