Château du Garde

Nestled in the gentle hills surrounding Cénac, Château du Garde offers a serene vineyard-camping experience just outside Bordeaux. The estate welcomes travellers seeking motorhome pitches, caravan spots or tent camping on spacious grassy fields among vines and meadows. The pitches are generous enough for up to 5 people per pitch, giving families or small groups the flexibility to stay together comfortably.

On-site you’ll find basic yet essential amenities — drinking water, a rustic wooden toilet hut with compost-style toilets, and a waste-water/black & grey water emptying point. A real specialty here is the opportunity to visit the estate’s cellar: each evening, guests can join a wine-tasting session (for a fee) and sample the estate’s Bordeaux wines under the open sky. For travellers arriving with pets, the vineyard campsite is pet-friendly (1 dog allowed per pitch, no extra charge).

Life here is simple and authentic: no flashy resort features, but plenty of countryside charm. Pitches sit on flat, grassy terrain — perfect for tents, caravans or motorhomes — and the atmosphere is peaceful, leafy, and quietly immersive among vines at sunset.

Château du Garde offers a rare blend: a peaceful, off-grid campsite set right in a working vineyard, with the simple essentials for camping, generous pitches, pet-friendly rules, and the delight of tasting local Bordeaux wines under the stars. It’s the kind of place where subtle charm, nature and wine combine — ideal for travellers seeking a genuine countryside escape near Bordeaux.

Château du Garde benefits from a location that balances rural calm with access to bigger-city amenities. The historic city of Bordeaux is about a 40-minute drive away, offering a full spectrum of restaurants, bars, shops, cultural sights and nightlife. For those who love cycling, the estate sits just 800 metres from a cycle path that links you to the wider Gironde network of bike trails — an excellent way to explore local villages, vineyards and countryside.

If you prefer a laid-back evening near the campsite, occasional food trucks visit — offering a chance for an alfresco meal under the stars without needing to drive. Meanwhile, the rolling vineyards and peaceful rural backdrop invite lazy strolls, sunset watching from garden furniture, or simply unwinding with a glass of wine by your pitch. With this blend of countryside serenity and proximity to Bordeaux’s city life, you get the best of both worlds.

• No shower facilities on-site: the sanitary setup is limited to compost toilets — so plan accordingly.
• The site operates a self-check-in process: there is no staffed reception; on arrival you must follow the “motorhome area” signs and contact the number from your booking confirmation.
• A small fee applies for wine-tasting and waste-water disposal / emptying when arriving with a camper or caravan.
• Although pitches are generous and comfortable, there is no electricity hookup — this is truly an off-grid vineyard stay.
• If you’re traveling with children, note that facilities are rustic and basic; the site is better suited for travellers who enjoy minimalism, nature and a wine-country vibe.
• Pets are allowed (1 dog per pitch, no extra charge), but you share a simple countryside digestive-style sanitation setup — not a full-service resort.