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Charming Hotel & Bed & Breakfast in the Heart of the Médoc

Welcome to Château Papounan, a charming 19th-century guesthouse nestled in the heart of the Saint-Estèphe vineyards in the Médoc. Our home is surrounded by renowned wine estates, just 25 minutes from the Atlantic beaches and an hour from Bordeaux. While we are fortunate to have lovely views of the Garonne estuary, what our guests seem to appreciate most is the warm welcome. They often tell us they feel like they're visiting old friends. 

We love sharing our passion for the region by helping people discover local vineyards, recommending good restaurants, and sometimes even sharing a glass of wine in our garden. We cultivate a plot of vines ourselves, adjacent to the château. After winter pruning, trellising, vine training, and the September harvest, the grapes are combined with those from the local cooperative to produce "Marquis de Saint-Estèphe".

Each room has its own style and personality

Our comfortable rooms, each with its own character, offer everything you need for a relaxing stay: quality bedding, special touches, and that special peace and quiet that can only be found in the countryside. 

160x200 bed in linen, stone fireplace and retro decor in the Domeyne Room at Château Papounan, charming guest room in Saint-Estèphe, Médoc.

Domeyne Room

27 m² ground floor room, with a decidedly retro charm, overlooking the garden.

Studio Les Vignes of 32 m² with 160x200 bed in linen, dining area and bohemian chic decoration at Château Papounan, charming guest room in Saint-Estèphe, Médoc.

Studio les Vignes

32m² studio apartment with kitchenette on the garden level overlooking the vineyards

Interior view of the Estuary Suite with queen-size bed, sitting area, exposed beams and refined decor at Château Papounan, charming bed and breakfast in Saint-Estèphe, Médoc.

The Estuary Suite

Huge 51m² suite with beautiful exposed beams

Large Océane Suite of 40 m² with exposed beams, 160x200 bed in linen, suspended hammock and relaxation area at Château Papounan, charming guest rooms in Saint-Estèphe, Médoc.

Ocean Suite

A hammock, exposed beams and 40m² to relax in

Memorable breakfasts

Start each day with a breakfast that we are constantly praised for: fresh croissants, seasonal fruits and local specialties like traditional Bordeaux canelés, all carefully prepared and served in our garden.

Full breakfast with orange juice, coffee, cheeses and cold cuts
Full breakfast with orange juice, coffee, cheeses and cold cuts
Fresh fruit salad and Bordeaux canelé
Fresh fruit salad and Bordeaux canelé
Assortment of homemade jams and coffee
Assortment of homemade jams and coffee
A delicious breakfast with fresh orange juice, coffee and croissants
A delicious breakfast with fresh orange juice, coffee and croissants
Illustrated map of the vineyards on the left bank of the Médoc, including Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Margaux, Listrac-Médoc, Moulis and Haut-Médoc, a prestigious wine region of Bordeaux.
Black and white drawing of Château Papounan with classical facade, central staircase and wooded garden, charming guest rooms located in Saint-Estèphe, in the heart of the Médoc, Bordeaux.
Château Papounan

Stay in the heart of the Médoc and Bordeaux Châteaux

Whether you come to explore the famous wine route, relax near the coast, or simply recharge amidst the vineyards, we are here to make your stay memorable. 

What we enjoy most about our bed and breakfast is meeting wonderful people with whom to share the beauty of our corner of France.