Activities at Chateau Grand Barrail or nearby

• Accommodations: 33 rooms & 9 suites

• Wi-Fi Internet access and Internet corner

• Gastronomic Restaurant (On-site)

• On-site SPA with sauna and Jacuzzi

• Meeting/Event facilities

• Archery (on request)

• Ballooning (on request)

• Bicycles (4 on site)

• Canoeing (25 miles)

• Cooking school (on request)

• Fishing (40 miles)

• Golf (nearby)

• Helicopter tours (on request)

• Historical tours

• Jet skiing (1h30)

• Kayaks (25 miles)

• Scooter (on request)

• Sport fishing (80 miles)

• Squash courts (5 miles)

• White water rafting (25 miles)

SPA:

At the luxurious facilities of Grand Barrail SPA you will find the relaxation and refreshment your body and mind are longing for.

The SPA facilities include a Jacuzzi, saunas, ice-fountain and solarium.

Pamper yourself in the Turkish baths or Scottish baths, and take away your everyday stress with the deep-cleansing, soothing properties of rhasoul treatments, hydro-massage baths, and the amazing products of Ligne St Barth cosmetics (facials, massages, reflexology and much more).

With 4 treatment cabins and the property's experienced staff to look after you, you are in for a first class, top of the line pampering that will help you balance body, mind and soul.

Advance bookings are required.

Activities for Individuals:

History and cultural heritage:

• Bordeaux, capital of the Enlightenment in the 18th Century
• Roman Art and Entre Deux Mers
• Saint Emilion throughout the centuries
• The prehistoric caves of Dordogne
• Périgueux and its Gallo-Roman museum
• The Bastides
• Limoges porcelain workshops
• The Basque coast, favorite home of Kings and artists
• Cognac

The vineyards of Bordeaux – Come off the beaten track!:

• Mountain bike itinerary through the vineyards
• Horse-riding in the forest and in the vineyards
• Ride a scooter in the Fronsadais Country
• Walking and hiking

Activities for Groups:

Incentive Wine programs with the Wine Academy:
• Grand Cru selects cellar master
• Wine-tasting dinner and Poker night

Cooking classes: recipes from the vineyard
• Surprise your friends or impress your colleagues

Mountain bike with GPS rally through the vineyards:
• Combine high tech with fine wines

Automobile rally in the mill country

Fly over the vineyards in a hot-air balloon or a helicopter

Ocean sports: set out for the waves!

Abseiling and thrill-seekers` assault course in the park of Château de Cazeneuve

Be an artist for the day: multi-activities workshop (sculpture, painting, fashion design,...)

Exclusive collection: visit artists` workshops, learn how to make floral ornaments, spend the day at second hand markets and antique dealers

Spend a prestigious soirée in a castle or other out-of-the-ordinary locations

Check out our secret addresses for a great night out

About Saint-Emilion:

A wonderful sort of open-air museum, the medieval town Saint Emilion, listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, will surprise you with its monolithic church (the largest in Europe), more than 70 hectares of underground galleries (some of which are used as wine cellars), and steep, charming streets.

You have the choice of visiting historic underground monuments, tasting wine at numerous châteaux, or simply strolling around the beautiful village of Saint Emilion !

Saint-Emilion is, of course, famous for its great growth wines. The property's staff is able to arrange appointments for you at the most prestigious estates where you will be welcomed by the château owner, receive a guided tour of the cellars, and then taste the fabulous wine...

Introductory wine tasting courses are also organised  either at the hotel or in conjunction with a wine school in Saint Emilion.