Travel & Where to Stay

Flight

Bordeaux Mérignac Airport

(Approx. 1 hour drive) Served by both scheduled and low-cost airlines: British Airways – London Heathrow & Gatwick easyJet – Belfast, Luton, Gatwick, Liverpool, Bristol Ryanair – Edinburgh, Bristol, Stansted

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Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport

(Approx. 45 minutes drive) Ryanair – Stansted, East Midlands, Bristol, Liverpool British Airways – London City, Southampton

Train

Libourne

The nearest mainline station is Libourne, just 20 minutes from Château Rigaud. From Paris: Approx. 3.5 hours via TGV From Lille: Approx. 6 hours Important note for guests taking the fast TGV: The newer Atlantic TGV reaches Bordeaux in just over 2 hours but does not stop at Libourne. Passengers must then backtrack to Castillon, which adds nearly an hour. It’s often better to take a slightly slower train that stops directly in Libourne. There’s a Europcar rental office at Libourne station.

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Car Hire & Driving

We highly recommend guests hire a car, especially if staying in the surrounding countryside. All major car hire companies are available at both Bordeaux and Bergerac airports. Many airlines offer discounts via their car hire partners.

Travel Note

New EU Entry/Exit Systems 2026

Please note that the first of the new EES border checks start rolling out from 12th October 2025 in phases and will be fully operational in April 2026. This replaces the stamping of passports but means that non-EU citizens or residents will have to provide biometric data when entering the EU. Fingerprints and a facial scan will be taken at automated kiosks the first time you cross the border into an EU country at a border crossing which is operating the EES system. On subsequent visits you will only undergo a facial scan. You may also have to answer some questions, electronically, such as where you are staying, so make sure you have your accommodation address handy.

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Where to stay

We’ve hand-picked some lovely nearby places — all within a 15-minute drive of the château.
If you stay at any of these, our Rigaud shuttle buses will bring you safely home on the wedding night.

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Maison Cayrol, Pujols

Whole house rental, sleeps 12 This is a very special private house with six bedrooms arranged around a charming courtyard garden with a pool. It’s a particularly brilliant option if you're attending a church wedding since it’s just a short walk from the church. The house is exclusively available for four nights from Thursday to Monday. Whole house rental 4600€ for 4 nights. The house is also available for weekly rent. Please contact Hans direct via the website or by email: hansjoergenalbertsen@gmail.com

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Les Gués Rivières, Pujols

- From about 80€ per night - In the heart of Pujols, with 4 bedrooms and beautiful sunset views from the terrace. French owners.

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The Old Schoolhouse, Pujols

Sleeps 12, house rental from 360€ per night Converted schoolhouse with views over the vineyards around the hilltop village of Pujols, there are four bedrooms and a lovely terraced pool overlooking the church.

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Dame Chouette, Pujols

Sleeps up to 20, house rental from 4450€ for three nights Formerly a farmhouse, there are now two gites (five bedrooms) and three more bedrooms set in a lovely garden just five minutes’ drive from Rigaud. Can be rented as a whole or individually.

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Lacoste Cottage, Pujols

Whole cottage rental - 3 bedrooms from 400€ per night Stay in the grounds of a beautiful château with 16m saltwater pool. The cottage comprises of three double bedrooms, two of these bedrooms can be made up as twin or double beds.

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MOULIETS ET VILLEMARTIN / FLAUJAGUES / STE RADEGONDE / JUILLAC

Mouliets is the closest village to Chateau Rigaud but has no shops or amenities. Flaujagues is the next village along and flanks the Dordogne river, it has a small shop restaurant. Ste Radegonde is a very small village but boasts a great sourdough bakery. Juillac is a small village that has no shops between Ste Radegonde and Gensac. Accommodation in these villages is within a 5 minute drive of Rigaud.

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Girondes Chambres, Mouliets et Villemartin

Irish run B&B, from 90€ per night A lovingly restored farmhouse with large comfortable rooms all en suite, with tea and coffee making facilities. Full Irish or continental breakfast included.

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Domaine de Vert-Bois, Ste Radegonde

Sleeps up to 9, house rental from 110€ Converted farmhouse with four bedrooms very close to Rigaud. The owners also run an equestrian centre alongside.

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Chateau Le Sèpe, Ste Radegonde

B&B, 3 rooms from 160€ Just around the corner from Rigaud, this is a French-owned, working vineyard with three comfortable B&B rooms.

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Chateau & Maison La Roberterie, Juillac

4 bedrooms plus extra beds, approx 500€ per night in the Chateau & 3 bedrooms plus extra beds, approx 200€ per night in the Maison. A stunning wine-producing chateau completely renovated in recent years with a house across the courtyard, available separately or together. Beautiful views and plenty of space. Minimum rental is five nights. Contact: jenniferjeanclayton@gmail.com

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Maison Ygeia, Flaujagues

B&B, 3 rooms from 90€ Overlooking the Dordogne river and very close to Rigaud. Lovely renovated house with pool, hosted by a Franco-American couple.

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Clos Cerise, Flaujagues

Sleeps 4, house rental, 200€ per night Beautifully converted barn with very well-appointed bedrooms and kitchen and a private little garden. The owners live next door and can provide breakfast.

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Château De Sanse

Please check with them, as they have said they may be hosting a wedding that weekend. Closer to Gensac than Ste Radegonde really and located in a secluded area away from the villages. Three-star hotel with great views from the terrace. There are 16 rooms or suites and a popular restaurant.

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Domaine du Berry, Ste Radegonde

Sleeps 12, house rental, approx 950€ per night Located in a beautiful, quiet little valley this stunning house is luxurious. Six bedrooms, a vast living room and a wonderful terrace with a swimming pool. Can only be booked via Airbnb.

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Gites de Chanteloiseau, Ste Radegonde

Sleeps 8 in one house & 2 in a studio, self-catering, from 200€ per night. This property has a pretty pool with views over a lake and valley towards Gensac. It’s worth noting that there are cats, dogs, hens, ponies and sheep in the grounds and that a car is essential.

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Le Clos de Micouleau, Flaujagues

Sleeps 14, house rental, approx 950€ per night Set in large grounds surrounded by vineyards, this traditional stone house has recently been restored and provides 7 double bedrooms with air conditioning, 7 bathrooms, modern kitchen facilities and a lovely pool. Can only be booked via Airbnb.

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SAINT-ÉMILION

A UNESCO-listed medieval village famed for its winding lanes, limestone architecture and world-renowned vineyards. Saint-Émilion is packed with boutiques, cafés, tasting rooms and historic monuments.

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Hotel de Pavie

Rooms start at around £440–£500 per night. A 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel perched in the heart of the medieval village, Hôtel de Pavie offers 17 elegant rooms and suites across three historic houses. It has a terraced bar with panoramic views over the vineyards, and a gastronomic restaurant, La Table de Pavie, led by chef Yannick Alléno.

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Chateau Hotel & Spa Grand Barrail

Château-hotel with 46 rooms, spa and restaurant. Rates range roughly from €235 to €495 for standard rooms; suites go higher. Set on a hill overlooking the Saint-Émilion vineyards, Grand Barrail is a stately château-hotel with 46 rooms and suites, a “Cinq Mondes” spa and a gourmet restaurant.

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Clos 1906 Luxury Accommodation & Antiques Gallery

Peaceful 18th-century manor with 5 rooms. Prices start around €250 per night, or ~£174 for some rooms. Nestled in the vines just outside the village, this 18th-century manor house offers just five rooms, a saltwater pool and a charming honesty bar stocked with local Grand Crus.

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Château de Ferrand, Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Emilion

Stay in a beautifully restored 18th-century manor house on a working Grand Cru vineyard. There are just three rooms (Courtyard, Park, Garden), and you can enjoy wine tastings, private dinners in the dining room, and breakfasts made with local produce. Rates start from ~€350/night.

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CASTILLON-LA-BATAILLE

Castillon is the nearest town to Rigaud. There is an hourly train service to central Bordeaux and a selection of restaurants and shops, including a big Leclerc supermarket on the outskirts of town. Monday is market day and extends over most of the centre of town.

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Chez Castillon

Micky and Janie run a relaxed ‘maison bourgeoise’, which they have renovated and where they run creative writing, painting and photography courses. There’s a fabulous, secluded swimming pool in the garden. There’s a great atmosphere, shops and bars on hand and it all comes at a reasonable price.

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La maison botanique

B&B, 3 rooms from 100€ per night A charming townhouse, within easy walking distance of the station, bars, restaurants and shops. Host Rachel speaks English and is part of an eco-responsible tourism network. For stays of two nights or more, contact Rachel by email to benefit from a slight discount: rachel.duigou@gmail.com

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Maison De Maître Elegia

4 rooms B&B from 125€ per night per room. A beautiful townhouse in the centre of Castillon-la-Bataille with four double bedrooms, roof terrace swimming pool, fully-equipped kitchen. A real home from home.

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Le Terrier des 3 Conils

Sleeps 6-10, house rental from 250€ per night Quirky town house near the station. Three bedrooms & a garden. See the Airbnb listing for details then email the host direct for pricing - lanvin.elodie@neuf.fr (Elodie speaks English)

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Chateau Franc-Daut, St Magne de Castillon

sleeps 6, villa rental from 250€ per night, plus suite for 2 in the chateau On the outskirts of Castillon-la-Bataille, Kay & Mark’s villa in the grounds of their riverside chateau is available to rent. Three luxurious bedrooms, well-appointed living space and a private pool. There is also an apartment suite in one wing of the chateau.

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Les Vignes de St Magne, St Magne de Castillon

Sleeps 10, house rental from 320€ per night Large stone house with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a pool. Can be booked via Airbnb.

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GENSAC

A historic hilltop village with protected status, Gensac has a small supermarket, cash dispenser, medical centre, pharmacy, hairdresser and a couple of bar/restaurants. It’s a 15 minute drive from Chateau Rigaud.

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Gensac Tower

sleeps 2, approx. 110€ per night Owned and run by our very own Fiona, General Manager at Chateau Rigaud. Super romantic accommodation for a couple, with an amazing view from the roof terrace. Contact: fiona@chateaurigaud.co.uk

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Chateau de Claribès, Gensac

Sleeps up to 4, house rental from 240€ per night Very comfortable, two-bedroom house on this family-run wine property set among rolling vines.