Le Relais de Franc Mayne
Wine-country boutique B&B — intimate, theatrical, and rooted in terroir. Feels like sleeping inside a working winery, because you are.
Book the Perchoir de Franc Mayne (treehouse) as far ahead as possible — it goes first and has direct pool access
Why It Matters
One of the few places in Saint-Émilion where guests stay directly on a Grand Cru Classé estate. The star attraction is a kilometre of ancient underground limestone quarries where Château Franc Mayne's wines age in barrel — tours are included for guests. The treehouse room (Perchoir de Franc Mayne) perched in a centuries-old cedar tree with direct pool access is genuinely one-of-a-kind in Bordeaux.
Le Relais de Franc Mayne sits on a working Grand Cru Classé vineyard just 1 km from the medieval village of Saint-Émilion. It's a proper wine estate guest house — five individually styled rooms in a renovated 18th-century stone residence, wrapped by seven hectares of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The stone exterior is austere and simple. Inside, it's anything but: bold fabrics, statement décor, a billiards room, and a cedar-tree treehouse that hangs over the vines.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Côte des Francs
From EUR215 / nightFirst-floor room with views over the main courtyard and vineyard. On a clear morning you might spot horses working the parcelles below. Named after the Côtes de Francs appellation to the east.
Esprit de Compostelle
From EUR310 / nightFirst-floor room with views over the gardens and vineyard. Named for the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route that historically passed through this very site. The most spacious of the main house rooms, with garden and vineyard views on two sides.
Jardin du Mayne
From EUR215 / nightGround-floor room opening directly onto the garden. The most accessible option and the most grounded — literally. Views of the château garden rather than the elevated vineyard panoramas of the upstairs rooms.
Perchoir de Franc Mayne
From EUR310 / nightThe headline room. Built into a pair of centuries-old cedar trees — the same cedars that inspired the name of Château Franc Mayne's second wine, Les Cèdres de Franc Mayne. Full bathroom, heating and air conditioning (no roughing it), a terrace with vineyard views in every direction, and direct access to the outdoor swimming pool below. Book this one first.
Voie Romaine
From EUR295 / nightFirst-floor room overlooking the gardens and vineyard, named for the ancient Gallo-Roman road that borders the property. Guests frequently mention the vineyard views at sunrise from this room.
The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bikes available on request — a solid way to explore the Saint-Émilion appellation, the surrounding Gallo-Roman roads, and nearby châteaux. Book in advance.
A plush billiards room in the main château building. Open to guests at any time. A good way to spend an evening given there's no dinner service on-site.
The Grand Saint Émilionnais Golf Club is a short drive from the property. The Relais specifically highlights its proximity for golf-inclined guests.
A natural, chlorine-free pool with a green filtration system, positioned to overlook the vines. Large and well-regarded by guests. Open during high season only — contact the property for exact dates at time of booking.
The centrepiece of any stay. Guests tour the 7-hectare vineyard, visit the chai (with both stainless steel and oak fermentation vats), then descend into 2 hectares of ancient limestone quarries — one of the largest underground quarry networks in the appellation open to visitors. The tour ends with a barrel-ageing cellar walk and a guided tasting of Château Franc Mayne wines. Complimentary for overnight guests; also available to day visitors by reservation.
A marked footpath through the estate's vines leads directly to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, about 1 km away (20 minutes on foot). Ask the staff for directions. Bring a torch for the return trip after dark.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Pets welcomed on request. Charges may apply. Confirm with the property directly.
Natural filtration system, no chlorine. Open during high season. The Perchoir treehouse room has direct pool access.
Guests stay on the grounds of Château Franc Mayne, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. Wine purchases and tastings available.
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