What do we love most about
Le Relais de Franc Mayne? It’s that rare mix of heritage, intimacy, and location-set right in the heart of Saint-Émilion’s Grand Cru vineyards. We stayed here during a road trip through Bordeaux and immediately felt like we’d stepped into a postcard.
The house itself is elegant and full of character, with just a handful of rooms, each uniquely decorated and offering vineyard or garden views. Our days began with breakfast under the trees, followed by a tour of the estate’s limestone cellars and tastings of their refined Merlot-driven wines.
It’s peaceful, beautifully run, and just a short walk from the village of Saint-Émilion, making it easy to explore while still feeling tucked away. Le Relais de Franc Mayne is exactly what we look for in a wine stay-calm, rooted in place, and surrounded by everything we came to Bordeaux to experience.
9.6 exceptional
Price from:
$ 356 / night
