Next to the famous wine producing châteaux of Saint-Emilion, and close to the Medieval City, stands the imposing architecture of the only 19th Century Château Hotel of the Bordelais right bank: the Grand Barrail Hotel Restaurant & Spa.

The name “Grand Barrail” was that of an old charterhouse of Gironde, and the castle was built on the latter’s ruins, under the initiative of Mr. René Bouchard, malter and brewer, for his mistress Mrs. Godeau. Mr. René Bouchard, who resided for some years in Saudi Arabia, had wished to regain that particular atmosphere in the castle’s decoration. The « Moresque » dining room, decorated with stained glass windows and frescos makes it an original place in the Bordelais region. Attached to the vineyard of the Château Lamarzelle Figeac for a long time, the Grand Barrail became a Château Hotel in 1993. In 2008, the Hotel Grand Barrail decided to give a new life to this prestigious establishment and have undertaken heavy renovation and embellishment works. New owner, new manager, new Chef, new ambitions, the « new » Grand Barrail positions itself around three main themes: beauty/nutrition, cuisine, and promotion of the wine growing and regional cuisine inheritance.

Surrounded by a 3 ha park, the Hotel Grand Barrail, 4 Stars Hotel, member of « Small Luxury Hotels of the World » has 41 rooms and 5 suites spread among four buildings: the Château, the Residence, the Maison du Bien-Être and the Maison du Vignoble. Renovated in 2009, the rooms are at least 35 m², and most of them have a terrace or balcony. All of them have an outstanding view of the vines and all modern conveniences – while perfectly maintaining the "château" flair. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with spacious bathrooms, satellite TV, minibar, a safe for your valuables, and telephone. Two rooms are also fully-equipped for disabled guests.

The restaurant is located in the Chateau's most majestic rooms. Dinner is served in three amazing locations: the main dining room, the Salon Mauresque ("Moorish Room"), and the Salle Ronde ("Round Room"). In summer, you can also enjoy eating on the terrace overlooking the park and surrounding vineyards. All around the dining rooms, you will find historic stained-glass windows, unique mouldings on the ceilings and walls with perfect historic artwork. The chef prepares delicious dishes typical of Southwest France accompanied by the greatest wines of Bordeaux, harmonizing in a way that will enchant even the most demanding palate. You will be able to taste new and unexpected dishes.

Nested in the setting of the Hotel Grand Barrail, the Spa Saint-Emilion invites you to discover the secrets of an amazing journey: one which will sublimate your body and enchant your senses. You will be able to preserve your skin and body youth, so as to limit the effects of time. You will experience timeless instants thanks to the magic of the fitness treatments. They will help you to forget the attacks of everyday life. You will also regain a perfect figure by following our slimming training sessions. The hotel Grand Barrail has one of the only medicalised spas in France, the Spa Saint Emilion, which proposes the most specialized and recent techniques in anti age, slimming and relaxation treatments, under the supervision of Dr Eric Pujos, aesthetic and anti age doctor. The team proposes a complete care management with treatments around 3 main themes: cosmetology and well being treatments, aesthetic medicine treatments and nutritional anti-age supplements adapted to each one. In a world entirely dedicated to beauty, relaxation, slimness, and fitness, the Spa Saint Emilion entrusts to its practitioners’ expert hands that which is the most precious to you: yourself.