by Jonathan Loy | Oct 24, 2017
Now the full heat of Summer has past, September & October is a fantastic time of year to visit this spectacular region. The vineyards are busy with the excitement of bringing in the harvest, the vendange; the grapes that will be used to create 2017 vintages.
Blue skies and still air is the perfect accompaniment to taking a vintage wooden canoe on the river in the early evening. One of the privileges of living here is the ability to do this on a whim. Of course, you too can share that experience… Château Living would be delighted to host you.
by Jonathan Loy | Sep 8, 2017
We were delighted to host a group of friends, who traveled from all over the USA to France to celebrate a landmark birthday! The group enjoyed some fabulous food, wine tours and visits to the City of Bordeaux and altogether had an amazing experience. The trip was a great success.
In response, Château Living is launching ‘Amazing Bordeaux Experiences’ in 2018, which offers clients a specially selected package of best hospitality and experiences the region can offer. You are welcome to join one of the select weeks. Find more information on our Experiences page or request details of itinerary, availability and pricing here.
by Jonathan Loy | Aug 5, 2017
One of the great things about the Bordeaux region, home of Château Living, is the wonderful diversity of things to do. The Bay of Arcachon and Atlantic coast is in easy reach, just one hour West of Bordeaux. Here you can sail in the bay, laze on the beach, climb to the top Europe’s highest sand dune for magnificent ocean views or relax at a quaint waterside shack enjoying some super fresh seafood; a lunch of sunshine, oysters and rosé.
by Jonathan Loy | Jul 28, 2017
The table is set for an exclusive party of American gourmands to enjoy a Birthday Banquet in the style of the French monarch Louis XIV. The extravagant 7-course menu was the climax of a week’s Summer vacation hosted by Château Living. The team of chefs, stylists and servers delivered a magnificent feast, which we were told, compared to the best the gourmands had enjoyed anywhere.
by Jonathan Loy | Apr 29, 2017
To celebrate a special birthday, what better than to invite your friends to a fairytale château near Bordeaux! The birthday boy, working in London, invited his US friends to meet him in France for an unforgettable celebration weekend.
Château Living took care of all of the hospitality details from arrival to departure; providing delicious breakfasts, grazing lunches and sumptuous dinners. For some the days started early with an exercise class; stretching, followed by a run through the vines and into the forest.
Others were able to enjoy a massage to help them unwind. Nobody missed the wine tour visiting fine Bordeaux region château vineyards and tasting some exceptional vintage wines. All-in-all it was a splendid occasion – many happy returns!
THANK YOU for sharing this amazing château with myself and my friends. Everything from the decor, the grounds and especially the food have been nothing short of PERFECTION!
This stay has been one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I look forward to visiting again in the future. Please never stop being AMAZING!
by Jonathan Loy | Jan 13, 2017