Le Saint-James, a Relais & Châteaux property, beckons you to savour an experience well off the beaten path. An experience found as much in the contemporary architecture by Jean Nouvel as in the exquisite, gourmet cuisine. All with a panoramic view of Bordeaux and, in the distance, the treetops of the great Landes forest.
Formerly a restaurant, the 18th-century farmhouse now housing Le Saint-James was transformed and enlarged in 1989 by Jean Nouvel. The architect designed four pavilions, each connected to the original building, to create the hotel’s guest rooms.
Sleek and supremely contemporary, these rooms have retained their original spirit and closeness to the natural surroundings. A concept and experience that make you feel you are living in the very midst of the vineyards.
The Bar
The bar at Le Saint-James opens onto a vast terrace, the hotel grounds and a limitless view of Bordeaux.
The Restaurant
Lunch or dinner at Le Saint-James means sitting down to a table in the heart of nature. Surrounded by greenery and vines.The chef, Nicolas Magie, serves inventive, creative cuisine that never strays too far from the great classics, while artfully asserting his own style, one that is memorable to both soul and palate.
Visitor comments
- "We discovered the region and we stayed in this great design hotel. The room was big with lots of light" - Trip Advisor
- "All the people working here are great professionals. Food and drinks are awesome." - Trip Advisor
- "Saint-James has the appeal of a modern trendy hotel while giving the aesthetic of countryside tranquility. The bar area is somewhat modern, yet has a cozy wood-hearth fireplace. " - Trip Advisor
Things to do nearby
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Archery, games & human table football, plus much more fun & adventure
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20+ person motor boat with sightseeing
Pointe-de-Gravet to Phare de Cordouan Boat Trip
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Explore this grand city from the comfort of the tourist train
Le Petit Train de Bordeaux
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Jet ski lessons, hire & inflatable fun!
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Equestrian centre in the north of the Medoc that is open all year
Les Petits Chevaux Horse Riding
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A beautiful golf course situated close to the west coast of Bordeaux
Lacanau Garden Golf Course
Restaurants nearby
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Michelin starred restaurant with panoramic views over Bordeaux
Le Saint-James Restaurant
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Gourmet French restaurant in the outskirts of Bordeaux
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A restaurant serving market cuisine in the Quartier Sainte Croix
Le cafe du Theatre Restaurant
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Traditional restaurant near the city of Bordeaux
Le Chai d'Ornon Restaurant
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Gourmet restaurant serving sophisticated French cuisine
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A modern restaurant with a simple and traditional menu that changes weekly
Papy fait de la resistance Restaurant
Beaches nearby
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East of the main Plage d'Arcachon close to the marina and port
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The main beach along the seafront promenade of the town of Arcachon
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Around 3km of fine sand looking over to the Cap-Ferret peninsula
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The closest beach to the city of Bordeaux, situated on the Atlantic Ocean
La Plage Le Porge Oceane Beach
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Running south along the west coast from the Pereire area
Plage des Abatilles Beach
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Ocean beach situated at the top of the western coast of the peninsula
Plage Oceane du Grand Crohot Beach
Sights nearby
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Only timbered house in Saint Emilion, it dates from 16th-century
La Maison de la Cadene House
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A Moorish style church nestled on the coast of the Arcachon Bay
La Chapelle de la Villa Algerienne
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Tomb of the important Post-Impressionist painter
Tomb of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec
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Premier Cru Pauillac appellation wines in a stunning château setting
Château Mouton-Rothschild
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Impressive 12th-century capitals at the ruins of this Benedictine Abbey
Abbaye de la Sauve-Majeure
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Glorious remains of a 4th century Roman villa
Golf-clubs nearby
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A beautiful golf course situated close to the west coast of Bordeaux
Lacanau Garden Golf Course
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Golf course on the Gironde estuary open to all
Margaux Garden Golf Course
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Situated close to the highest dune in Europe, it enjoys an exceptional location
Arcachon International Golf Course
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Two of Europe's finest golf courses in the heart of the Medoc
Golf du Medoc Golf Courses
Towns nearby
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A beautiful town made famous for its fantastic winemaking
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One of the most beautiful villages in France and fabulous wines
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Pretty town on the banks of the river Garonne, opposite Saint-Macaire
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Pretty town to the south east of the city of Bordeaux, on the Garonne river
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A bastide town in the Gironde region, south east of Bordeaux
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Lively market town and the site of the last battle of the Hundred Years' War in 1453
