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
The perfect way to tour the hilly wine region of St Emilion
Le Train des Grands Vignobles (Vineyard Train) Tour
Saint-Emilion
Wildlife park near the city of Bordeaux
Zoo de Bordeaux-Pessac
An original & entertaining way to see the city & its vineyards
Tuk-Tuk Tour (Wine Tour)
Saint-Emilion
Explore this grand city from the comfort of the tourist train
Le Petit Train de Bordeaux
Bordeaux
20+ person motor boat with sightseeing
Pointe-de-Gravet to Phare de Cordouan Boat Trip
Jet ski lessons, hire & inflatable fun!
Estuaire Jet Ski
Restaurants nearby
Michelin starred restaurant with panoramic views over Bordeaux
Le Saint-James Restaurant
<1 km
Gourmet French restaurant in the outskirts of Bordeaux
La Cape Restaurant
4.5 km
A restaurant serving market cuisine in the Quartier Sainte Croix
Le cafe du Theatre Restaurant
4.9 km
Traditional restaurant near the city of Bordeaux
Le Chai d'Ornon Restaurant
4.9 km
Gourmet restaurant serving sophisticated French cuisine
L'Oiseau Bleu Restaurant
5.1 km
A modern restaurant with a simple and traditional menu that changes weekly
Papy fait de la resistance Restaurant
5.3 km
Beaches nearby
East of the main Plage d'Arcachon close to the marina and port
Plage d'Eyrac Beach
54.1 km
The main beach along the seafront promenade of the town of Arcachon
Plage d'Arcachon Beach
54.9 km
Around 3km of fine sand looking over to the Cap-Ferret peninsula
Plage Pereire Beach
56.8 km
The closest beach to the city of Bordeaux, situated on the Atlantic Ocean
La Plage Le Porge Oceane Beach
56.9 km
Running south along the west coast from the Pereire area
Plage des Abatilles Beach
57.4 km
Ocean beach situated at the top of the western coast of the peninsula
Plage Oceane du Grand Crohot Beach
57.7 km
Sights nearby
Discover the history of oysters & oyster farming in the region
Maison de L'Huitre Museum (Oyster House)
Gujan-Mestras
Incredible underground church and catacombs
Eglise Monolithe Church
Saint-Emilion
Largest of the UNESCO certified Fortifications of Vauban
Citadel of Blaye
Blaye
12th-century Romanesque church & cloisters
Eglise Collegiale et le Cloitre
Saint-Emilion
A beautiful riverside catholic church in the heart of Langon
Eglise Saint-Gervais de Langon
A Moorish style church nestled on the coast of the Arcachon Bay
La Chapelle de la Villa Algerienne
Golf-clubs nearby
A beautiful golf course situated close to the west coast of Bordeaux
Lacanau Garden Golf Course
Lacanau
Situated close to the highest dune in Europe, it enjoys an exceptional location
Arcachon International Golf Course
Arcachon
Golf course on the Gironde estuary open to all
Margaux Garden Golf Course
Two of Europe's finest golf courses in the heart of the Medoc
Golf du Medoc Golf Courses
Towns nearby
A beautiful town made famous for its fantastic winemaking
Margaux
28.7 km
One of the most beautiful villages in France and fabulous wines
Saint-Emilion
28.8 km
Pretty town on the banks of the river Garonne, opposite Saint-Macaire
Langon
35.2 km
Pretty town to the south east of the city of Bordeaux, on the Garonne river
Saint-Macaire
35.3 km
A bastide town in the Gironde region, south east of Bordeaux
Sauveterre-de-Guyenne
35.7 km
Lively market town and the site of the last battle of the Hundred Years' War in 1453
