La Maison d’Estournel La Maison d’Estournel

Located in one of France’s most prestigious wine-growing regions, La Maison d’Estournel is a beautifully restored 18th century mansion that perfectly caters to today’s discerning traveler.

Take a journey back in time and experience the height of French countryside living at La Maison d’Estournel. Conceived as the palatial home of a powerful 18th century wine-maker, this elegant country pile is located deep in the wine-soaked Haut-Médoc region, approximately 90 minutes by car from Bordeaux.

Guests will feel like French nobility at this spacious estate, which features roaring fireplaces, a library filled with historic tomes, and a restaurant that revels in the region’s proud gourmet traditions. There are just 14 charmingly appointed rooms at La Maison d’Estournel, most of which afford views over the vineyards outside. The décor is classical throughout, with tastefully deployed brass flourishes, vintage furnishings, and satin-smooth curtains. Welcome features like Nespresso machines, Dyson hair dryers and complimentary Wi-Fi ensure today’s creature comforts are well represented.

No trip to France is complete without immersing one’s self in the local cuisine, and La Maison d’Estournel’s beautiful dining space sets the tone for a world class experience. The open-plan hotel restaurant features charming fireplaces at either end, with diners invited to watch their cuisine be prepared at the chef’s table. Chef Emilien Deschamps serves up classic French staples, with a menu that changes according to the seasons. Each morning, enjoy a daily buffet breakfast as you rise at your leisure.

Wellness at La Maison d’Estournel is designed to unfold slowly, in rhythm with the landscape. Beneath the trees, the Yurt offers treatments that blend intuitive technique with the proven science of Nescens cosmeceuticals, making each session deeply personal and transformative. A short walk away, the pool becomes a natural gathering point—cool and calm in the morning, lively by late afternoon—with sun-warmed loungers, shaded sofas and glasses of wine. For those craving movement, the new fitness room is compact, polished, and outfitted with Technogym® equipment.

It's best not to linger too long in one’s private space, as La Maison d’Estournel has a wealth of treasures for guests to enjoy. Devote time to strolling the estate’s magnificent grounds, which feature perfectly manicured gardens, and extensive vineyards. Admire the hotel’s art collection, or borrow a book from the mesmerizing library.