The Region

At the Crossroads of Bordeaux and Cognac

Aerial view of the château estate and the surrounding countryside

Between Land, Vine, and Sea

Château de Mirambeau sits at the meeting point of Bordeaux and Cognac, two of the world’s great wine regions. Bordeaux, one hour to the south, needs little introduction. To the north, the historic cognac houses of the Charente welcome visitors for tours and tastings. Closer to the coast, the historic port of La Rochelle, the beaches of the Île de Ré and the towering Dune du Pilat at Arcachon Bay offer a change of pace and scenery.

Getting Here

By air
Bordeaux-Mérignac 70 km · Cognac 50 km · Bergerac 95 km. Helicopter landings at the estate on request.
By train
Paris to Bordeaux in 2 h and to Angoulême in 1 h 45 by TGV.
By road
Bordeaux one hour · Cognac forty-five minutes. Free parking at the estate.
Excursions

Excursions From the Estate

A few of the journeys our concierge can arrange from the château.

Aerial view of rolling countryside with fields and woods

Vineyards & Cognac

Vineyard landscapes and the heritage of Cognac, within easy reach of the estate.

A Romanesque church on a cliff above the Gironde estuary

The Gironde & Ancient Towns

Roman arches, fortified villages and clifftop churches above the Gironde estuary.

Aerial view of a seaside town with a sandy beach and a pier

The Coastline

Atlantic beaches, pine forests and lighthouses along the coast.

A castle with round towers above formal gardens and a moat

Castles & Museums

Historic castles and museums across Saintonge.

Oysters on ice with lemon

Oysters of Marennes-Oléron

Oysters from the salt marshes of the nearby Atlantic coast.

Let Us Arrange It

Vineyard tours, private tastings, boat days on the Gironde — the concierge shapes each excursion.