Name: Le Bastion
Brand: Pure France
SKU: 2904

Introduction

Immerse yourself in French village life at this beautifully restored Maison de Maître close to the Dordogne river, perfectly positioned between Bergerac and Bordeaux in one of the most famous wine regions in the world.

Le Bastion is perched well above the river in the heart of a picturesque Gironde village dating back to medieval times. Surrounded by cobbled lanes and overlooking a 19th century church, historic Le Bastion has undergone a remarkable restoration. Over the last few years its new owners have treated its renovation as a labour of love, exposing hidden stone walls, oak beams and Louis XV fireplaces whilst completely updating the maison. The end result pays huge respect to the property’s heritage as its historic charm is vastly evident, yet so many wonderful 21st century features have been added.

Downstairs, guests will love the delightful lounge with a wood-burning stove, 65” satellite TV and wonderful valley views. The dining room with its oak beams, flagstone flooring and chandeliers leads through a stone arch to the bespoke Neptune-style kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances (including two ovens), USB charging, a Sonos music system and large kitchen island with bar seating.

On the first floor, reached via the striking stone staircase, there are four bedrooms each with their own bathroom. Each room boasts high-end features such as Sonos speakers and USB ports, not to mention elegant décor and fine quality linen and towels. Look out for super king-size doubles in three of the rooms and gorgeous bathrooms featuring rain showers and two with a roll top bath.

A further superb feature is the games room where you can make the most of the table tennis as well as many board games and puzzles. This is a room that will appeal to both families and friends, especially children. For adults, the gym is yet another bonus of this fantastic house equipped with a rowing machine and multi-gym.

Step across the village lane into your own rustic courtyard where you will find the swimming pool – how wonderful to be able to enjoy a morning swim or cool off on long summer days in such authentically French surroundings with the aroma of lavender. A barbecue, drinks fridge and Bluetooth speaker add to the appeal, or you may prefer the serenity of the west-facing terrace where you can sit back with a glass of Saint-Émilion’s finest vintage and watch the sun setting over the Durèze valley. A short walk from the house there is nearly two acres of private woodland to be explored. The owner is keen to establish a wildlife area in this area and has a multi-year project underway to encourage birds, bats and bees!

As well as the vineyards of Saint-Émilion, which have acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage status and can be reached in under half an hour, discover endless wineries closer to home surrounding the village and beyond towards Bergerac or Bordeaux. Atmospheric food markets also await, including the region’s largest market in nearby Sainte-Foy-la-Grande on a Saturday morning. Enjoy a trip to one of the many interesting villages such as Castelmoron-d'Albret, 17km away, claimed to be France’s smallest village with its tea shop, pottery store and artist studio.

There are so many things to do in Bordeaux which is around an hour away including the Cite du Vin, rue Sainte Catherine claims to be the longest shopping street in Europe. The Grand Theatre, the Jardin Public, the Place de la Boursee and the magnificent cathedral. Other noteable shopping towns more locally include Libourne 33km away and Bergerac 40km away, the home of Cyrano de Bergerac.

Or stay at home in your picture-perfect village, home to different local events and festivities throughout the summer, such as classical concerts performed by the Gironde Orchestra in late July, the annual brocante (flea market) in early August, and occasional night markets for the warmer evenings. A walking tour from the tourist office is a lovely way to explore the village and learn about its history and the 19th century church is well worth a visit.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor

- Living room (25 m²) with three sofas, wood burning stove, 65" satellite TV, DVD, Sonos and two large windows with valley views

- Dining room (35 m²) with decorative fireplace

- Kitchen, fully-equipped including American fridge-freezer with water/ice machine, two NEFF ovens, induction hob, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kitchen island with bar seating, Sonos and satellite English TV

- Utility room with washing machine/dryer

- Guest WC

- Gym (adults only) with rowing machine and Multi-Gym with 90kg weight stack

Please note there are other rooms on the ground floor which are closed off to guests.

Upstairs (via main staircase)

- Master bedroom with super king-size double bed, decorative fireplace, valley views and en suite bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, sink and WC

- Bedroom with super king-size double bed, decorative fireplace, valley/village views and en suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC

- Bedroom with super king-size double bed, decorative stone fireplace, courtyard/village views and en suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC

- Bedroom with twin beds and en suite bathroom with roll-top bath, sink and WC

Upstairs (via second staircase)

- Large games room with sofa, wood burning stove, fridge, table tennis, board games/puzzles

Outside Grounds

- Swimming pool (8m x 4m, depth: max 1.5m) open 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m approximately April to September. Access via safety gate (pool situated in courtyard across the road from the villa)

- Outdoor shower

- Changing room with WC

- Small room with drinks fridge, freezer compartment (for ice-cubes)

- Covered poolside patio with al-fresco dining table and barbecue

- West-facing terrace with table, chairs and valley views

- Free parking for several cars adjacent to the property

Facilities

- Wi-Fi

- Underfloor heating (downstairs)

- Central heating (upstairs)

- Wood-burning stove (downstairs)

- Satellite TV - French and English

- Smart TV with Netflix

- DVD/Blu-ray player

- Film library

- Sonos speakers (bedrooms, gym, dining room, kitchen, lounge)

- Bluetooth speaker (poolside)

- USB plugs (bedrooms and kitchen)

- Gas barbeque

- Table tennis

- Table Football

- Board games

- Safe

- Stair gate

- Washing machine and dryer

- Ample free car parking

- Electric car charger

- Bikes

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Rental Rates

Dates	Changeover dayChg. over	Minimum stayMin. stay	Daily	Weekly
04 Sep 26 02 Jan 27	Saturday	7 nights	£ 724	£ 5,064
2027
02 Jan 27 10 Jul 27	Saturday	7 nights	£ 760	£ 5,319
10 Jul 27 28 Aug 27	Saturday	7 nights	£ 866	£ 6,055
28 Aug 27 03 Mar 28	Saturday	7 nights	£ 760	£ 5,319

Prices are for the rental of the entire property, payable in GBP.
35% deposit due at the time of booking. 65% balance due 12 weeks prior to arrival.
Security deposit €2000 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time 4.00pm - 10.00pm
Departure time 10.00am
Energy costs included? Yes.
Linen & towels included? Yes, changed once for stays of 7+ nights.
Pets welcome? Not allowed.
Other Ts and Cs Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed.

Please note that the use of any external caterers and/or contractors is not permitted.

Cot with linen and high chair provided.
Changeover day Saturday. All other days considered on request.
End of stay cleaning Standard changeover clean included in the price. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Other Cleaning Mid-stay clean for bookings of 7+ nights
Smoking Allowed? No.
Minimum stay 7 nights. All other durations on request.
Heating costs included? Yes.
Pool towels included? Yes.
Pool opening dates? The pool is open approximately May to September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.

Tourist Tax
Where applicable, Pure France is required to collect and remit local government tourism taxes on behalf of our property owners. These taxes are calculated and collected from guests at the time of booking. Pure France then remits collected taxes to the applicable tax authority on the property owners' behalf.

Location

Le Bastion is set in the heart of the a beautiful Gironde village, 2km south of the Dordogne river and around 16km from the much-loved market town of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande. Perfectly located between Bordeaux and Bergerac, it’s ideal for guests wishing to immerse themselves in French village life whilst also exploring the wonderful regions of Dordogne, Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne.

If arriving by air, both Bordeaux (76km) and Bergerac Airports (42km) are within easy reach whilst TGV train services take approximately 3 hours from Paris Montparnasse to Libourne (32km).

A five minute leisurely stroll takes you to the pretty village centre where you will find all the amenities for your stay including a supermarket with in-house bakery, newsagent, bank, pharmacy, medical centre with English-speaking doctor, bar and restaurant. Next to Le Bastion there is a public play area for children, including a slide, outdoor table tennis table and pétanque court, and on the other side of the village you will find two tennis courts managed by the Town Hall.

Drive to the next village just 2km away and hire canoes or kayaks to paddle along the Dordogne river for a wonderful experience. Cycling is another great way to admire the scenery of this region and visit historic châteaux, charming brocantes, pretty villages and undulating landscapes of woodland and vineyards. Le Bastion has a couple of bikes that may be borrowed but they may also be hired locally for your stay.

Discover the Grands Chateaux such as the Chateau de Montaigne, 14km away, where a great French philosopher spent his days. Or, the Chateau de Duras, 19km, in the town of Duras where you can also find Guinguet, a chocolate factory open to visit. Heading east along the Dordogne, drive to Sainte-Foy-la-Grande (15km) on a Saturday morning for its bustling market, one of the region’s biggest and best, or spend time discovering the town with its historic architecture and picturesque riverside setting. Almost all towns and villages have their own morning markets and look out for Marchés Nocturnes taking place on warm summer evenings.

A little closer to home, 13km by car, Castillon-la-Bataille’s market is on a Monday but the town can be visited any day for its shops, restaurants and riverside setting. In late July and August a superb sound and light show takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings depicting the battle of Castillon, ending the Hundred Years’ war in 1453 between the English and the French!

Wine-tasting opportunities can be found at wine-châteaux close to the village or you may choose to explore further afield towards Bergerac (40km) and Bordeaux (62km). Not forgetting the enchanting hilltop town of Saint-Émilion, around half an hour away, and its glorious surrounding landscapes of historic vineyards, now classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

For a fantastic day out for all ages, drive west towards the shores of the Atlantic coast and spend the day in or around Arcachon or Cap Ferret, under two hours away, whether sampling oysters and white wine overlooking the bay or running down huge sand dunes, such as the Dune du Pilat, and admiring the vast beaches of this magnificent coastline. The peaceful and gently-shelving shores of Étang de Lacanau, France’s largest lake, are also waiting to be explored, just 110km by car.

Gensac, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Customer Reviews [26]

Jon and Katherine
We have had a fabulous week staying. The house is stunning and has provided us the perfect base to investigate the local area. We have all enjoyed the pool.
Canoeing on the Dordogne was a fun family activity. We had a delicious meal at Palma Nova afterwards.
We were lucky enough to be staying here when it was the annual brocante, fun to wander around. We also enjoyed food and music last night in the town hall square. A lovely end to our stay.
Thank you Philip for your hospitality.
À bientôt!

Victor, Stéphanie, Stephen, Susan
This is an exquisite residence with exceptional attention to detail.
We were warmly greeted by the housekeeper, who generously shared her local knowledge and recommendations. The restaurants in Bergerac (Le Patio) and Pessac (Le Pessaguin) were fantastic - be sure to try the foie gras and other traditional dishes of French cuisine. Le Patio serves very generous portions so come hungry!
We thoroughly enjoyed visits to Château Carbonneau, Saint Émilion, Bergerac and Ste Foy La Grande, especially the Saturday market in Ste Foy. Driving through the vineyards on the scenic local roads provided a truly bucolic experience.
For wine lovers, perking right in front of the modest Château Pétrus - producer of one of the most prestigious (and pricey) wines - was a memorable moment.

S. family
We have had a really lovely week at Le Bastion. The house is beautiful and the surroundings sublime.

N. family
Thank you so much for an incredible stay. The house is beyond beautiful and we adored every minute of our stay in such a divine part of the world.
We adored the beauty of Gensac, Saint Emilion and Bergerac and we will highly recommend to all our friends.

O. family
Your house is very special and I meant what I said about feeling honoured to stay there. We very much hope to be able to return.

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H. family
We’ve had a wonderful time at Le Bastion.
The house and courtyard had everything we needed and we’ve loved staying in such a beautiful house which has been renovated to such a high standard.
We were made to feel very welcome on arrival and received all the information we needed to settle in. Thank you!

C. family
We’ve had a fantastic time here.
We’ve had a fantastic time here in Gensac and Le Bastion has been an absolutely wonderful place to stay – none of us wants to leave!!
The swimming pool and the games room have been firm favourites, especially with the children, while we have also been enjoying exploring the local area.
Thank you we have had an amazing time and hopefully will be back in 2026!

Elliot
Beautiful house
We've had a blissful and restful stay in this beautiful house.
The children absolutely loved the swimming pool and play room. Many happy hours of playing.

B. family
We have had the most lovely and relaxing time.
The house and welcome has been brilliant, and we have to confess to not having explored enough — we were in need of a break and the house and environs were exactly what was needed. We did play a lot of tennis at the Gensac courts.

C. family
A ‘home from home’.
The house quickly felt like a ‘home from home’ – especially to escape the heat!
Bonnes Vacances to all who follow us to this lovely house!!

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T. family
We’re so glad we found Le Bastion.
It’s a great spot to stay. We enjoyed our week of golf very much.

M.
What a find! We have had a fantastic stay at this beautiful property – made especially great by the special touches to help our youngest guests, e.g. child cutlery, plates, bowls, stair gates, pool floats, cars to play with, dolls to cuddle etc

Martin
Fabulous gite… perfect for our needs. Area wonderful for just tootling about … roads to dream of!
Local support really pleasant and useful without being obtrusive…

Anonymous
What a find! We have had a fantastic stay at this beautiful property – made especially great by the special touches to help our youngest guests, e.g. child cutlery, plates, bowls, stair gates, pool floats, cars to play with, dolls to cuddle etc

The Tooke Family
What a wonderful restoration of the house! Much bigger than we had imagined and makes for a great base to visit the area though Gensac is a gem in itself! We all certainly had a great time. We've done a few of these and the consensus seems to be this was the favourite and a complete contrast to the previous Spain/Portugal villa holidays! The house is a remarkable restoration and Gensac is as we imagined a french village to be and provides a great base from which we were able to see some of the surrounding area but still leaving time to relax in the sun by the pool.

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S.B.
Wonderful place. We are having to tear ourselves away from this wonderful place and head back to reality. The peace and tranquility have done us all a world of good so we are refreshed and reinvigorated.
Highlights, (apart from the house which is a highlight of its own) the live music events in the Village, Kayating from Ste-Foy La Grande back to Pessac and the miles and miles of wonderful cycling routes. The pool was a blessing as we were here over the hottest days. Thank you!

Anonymous
Excellent property, well looked after, games room, large bedrooms, great location just for us no aircon (we were there in a heatwave), pool is on the small side but easily a good compromise for the property.

Muriel
Wonderful holiday properly perfect for our family - the pool being the favourite followed by the games room. Something for everyone - Grandad being an artist was very taken with the views. The house is very well equipped and thoughtfully restored to keep the rustic French home feel to it while offering all the modern additions. We are familiar with the area having owned a family holiday home outside Eymet and travelling to the area since 1972, much has changed over that time, some villages have almost disappeared and others have survived. Eymet being one. A fantastic Bastide town with the best pizzeria - well worth a visit.
Bergerac is another great town to spend an afternoon. The 'petit train' leaves from the quays and provides a guided tour in English. If you have enough time there are also boat trips. We would advise booking for dinner as it is a busy spot. The kayak rental in Pessac is another must, a great way to see the Dordogne River. And Saint Emilion was our highlight of the trip.
Thank you to the host for your welcome on arrival and all the helpful updates and texts.

Ben
Absolutely beautiful. We have had a lovely stay at Le Bastion. The home is absolutely beautiful and it is a pleasure to stay in such a picturesque surroundings. Highlights of our trip included a visit to vineyard at Font Vidal, informative tour, delicious wine tasting and
lovely Mexican soiree evening. Kayaking along the Dordogne, available for groups of 2/3, and nice lunch spot next to kayak shop. Jardins de Sardy stunning botanical gardens, live music evenings and concerts. Thank you so much to the host for being so attentive and for all your recommendations.

Anonymous
I recommend visiting Bordeaux it's lovely and the little seating area is lovely to view the beautiful valley. PS the pool is lovely.

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Kimberley A.
Beautiful. Beautifully appointed and equipped house with the lovely housekeeper equipped to help if we have questions.

Anonymous
The house is fantastic and we have had a wonderful stay. The village of Gensac is a lovely warm village. Look out for various activities in the square, concerts at the church and moules frites nights on Thursdays at the café. We arrived on Saturday evening to a food festival in the square which was fantastic.
There is lots to do in the area. Bordeaux is a wonderful city and worth the trip. St. Emilion and Bergerac are also both great for a day out. It is worth the small trip by bicycle to the Pessac-sur-Dordogne on the bank of the river.
There are a couple of good restaurants and the kayak restaurant does great food.
St. Foy la Grande is little gem and worth a trip for lunch or a picnic on the beach by the river. All together a great trip.

Anonymous
Thank you very much for our stay in this amazing house- everything has been provided that we could have possibly wanted. We particularly enjoyed playing ping-pong and enjoying the warm evenings on the terrace. St. Emilion was a highlight and we also enjoyed trips to Bordeaux (which I will definitely revisit for a longer break in future). We enjoyed meals in the village.

Louise and Simon
Beautiful. We've really enjoyed staying at Le Bastion, it's beautiful and well- equipped. The games room, selection of DVDs and obviously the pool have been well-used during our stay. We definitely recommend a trip to St.Emilion and a ride on the Petit Train - although go early as the car park was rammed when we left in the early afternoon.

Jenny
Wonderful Holiday
Excellent villa, it was well equipped and had everything we could have wanted, the villa itself was so beautiful with wonderful views, all the rooms were very comfy, the villa was also in a wonderful location with everything we could need/want close by.

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this house and seems to have thought of everything one could want for an enjoying and relaxing holiday. The website for things to do was very useful. Thank you so much. Walker Family
We've had the most fabulous holiday in this beautiful house. The owner made us feel very welcome
and even brought down some of her toys for our kids to play with (very kind - thank you). The weather has been great and every day has been spent eating outside and playing around the pool. Visited markets in Castillon-la-Bataille which was very good. Also went for a day out to Saint-Emilion, which was lovely. The owner has done a super job restoring