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Ducal Château de Cadillac
approx. 1.5 km
Built from 1598 for the first Duke of Épernon, this late-Renaissance château is a state-owned monument open to visitors, in the heart of the bastide of Cadillac.
Photo: Fabien.lotte, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château de Birot: a château stay among the vineyards near Bordeaux
Château de Birot stands at Béguey on the right bank of the Garonne, in the Entre-deux-Mers, a short drive from the ducal château of Cadillac. It is offered as a holiday let: a classical country house surrounded by vineyards, with a private pool, a garden and fireplaces. A stay here puts you in the middle of the Bordeaux wine country, some 30 km from the city of Bordeaux.
At a glance
- Location
- Béguey, Gironde department (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), on the Garonne in the Entre-deux-Mers, about 2 km from Cadillac and some 29 km from Bordeaux as the crow flies
- Accommodation
- Country château house offered as a holiday let by a private host; five private bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a separate dining area
- Highlights
- Fenced private pool, garden with barbecue and sun loungers, fireplaces, parking on site, Wi-Fi in the rooms
- Guest rating
- 9.0/10 from 2 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- No pets · non-smoking · housekeeping with limited availability
Staying at Château de Birot: a country house among the vineyards
Château de Birot is not a hotel but a private house in the grand manner. Expedia lists it as a castle in a rural setting and describes it as a charming house surrounded by vineyards; it is run by a private host and rented as a holiday let. The house has a classical stone façade, a formal garden with clipped hedges and tall cypresses, a salon with a piano and bedrooms with four-poster beds and open fireplaces.
The idea is self-catering in comfort. The kitchen has a hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, toaster and kettle, with cookware, crockery, cutlery and spices provided, and there is a dining table plus a separate dining area. A cooking service is also listed among the extras, so it is worth asking the host what can be arranged.
Outside you will find a garden with a barbecue, sun loungers and garden furniture, and a fenced private pool. Bed linen and towels are provided, there are five private bathrooms, and the house has central heating, a laundry, a tumble dryer, an iron and ironing board. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms, and a shelf of books is on hand for quiet evenings.
Photos of Château de Birot
The history around Château de Birot: Cadillac, Benauge and the Garonne
- 1253 – Henry III of England besieges the fortress of Benauge in the hills above Cadillac; it falls on 6 November and is largely destroyed.
- 1266 – Jean de Grailly is granted the viscounty of Benauge and rebuilds and enlarges the castle, which has had its present layout since 1300.
- 1280 – The same Jean de Grailly founds the bastide of Cadillac, next to Béguey.
- 1315–1366 – Cadillac is gradually fortified; walls and gates are finished around 1366.
- 1598 – The first Duke of Épernon begins to build the ducal château of Cadillac.
- French Revolution – The parish of Saint-Saturnin de Béguey becomes the commune of Béguey.
- 1822–1951 – The château of Cadillac serves as a women's prison and later as a state reform institution, and closes in 1951.
- c. 1900–1920 – An old postcard of this period shows the Château de Birot at Béguey.
No detailed history of Château de Birot itself appears in the sources used for this guide, and there is no Wikipedia article on it; an old postcard from around 1900–1920 is all that can be said for certain about its past. The history of its neighbourhood, by contrast, is well documented.
Béguey lies right next to the bastide of Cadillac. The Duke of Épernon (1554–1642), a Gascon favourite of King Henri III, had the château of Cadillac built; Wikipedia calls it a witness of the end of the Renaissance that already points to 17th-century classicism. Today it is a state-owned monument run by the Centre des monuments nationaux and open to visitors.
Facilities and services at Château de Birot
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); please check the booking page for the exact arrangement of rooms.
Rooms & bathrooms
- Bed linen provided
- Five private bathrooms with bath or shower
- Hairdryer, soap, shampoo and towels
- Fireplaces and central heating
- TV with cable or satellite channels
Kitchen & dining
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Hob, oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher
- Toaster, kettle and coffee/tea kettle
- Cookware, crockery, cutlery and spices
- Dining table and separate dining area
- Cooking service listed
Outdoors & leisure
- Fenced private pool
- Garden with barbecue
- Sun loungers and garden furniture
- Books
Services
- Wi-Fi in the rooms, internet access in some public areas
- Laundry, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board
- Limousine service listed
- Housekeeping with limited availability
- Parking on site
- Non-smoking property
Where Château de Birot is: Béguey, Cadillac and the Garonne
Béguey is a small village on the right bank of the Garonne, in the Entre-deux-Mers wine country. Cadillac, with its ducal château, is a short distance to the south-east, and Bordeaux lies roughly 30 km to the north-west. By road, Expedia gives about 5 minutes to Podensac station and 36 minutes to Bordeaux-Mérignac airport. A car is the practical way to get around.
According to Expedia, Château Les Hauts de Palette is just 1.1 km away, and the ducal château of Cadillac and Domaine du Chay are within 5 km. The Maison des Vins de Graves in Podensac is 4.5 km from the house. Across the river, the villages of Cérons and Podensac are known for their wines and châteaux.
Further afield, Langon is about 12 km away, while Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion are each some 30 km from Béguey, so the city and the famous wine villages are easy day trips.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from Château de Birot)
| Béguey (village centre) | approx. 1 km |
| Béguey–Podensac bridge over the Garonne | approx. 1.5 km |
| Ducal Château de Cadillac | approx. 1.5 km |
| Château de Cérons | approx. 2.5 km |
| Rions town walls | approx. 3 km |
| Château de Benauge | approx. 4 km |
| Château de Langoiran (ruins) | approx. 7 km |
| Langon | approx. 12 km |
| Bordeaux | approx. 29 km |
| Saint-Émilion | approx. 30 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the position given in the Expedia listing; driving times to the station and airport are taken from the listing.
Things to see around Château de Birot
Château de Cérons
approx. 2.5 km
One of the first “chartreuses” of the Bordeaux region, a country house with Louis XIV touches such as two pavilions and a prominent acroterion.
Photo: Louis Perromat, CC BY-SA 3.0
Rions town walls
approx. 3 km
Remains of the fortified town wall of Rions on the Garonne, including the Tour du Lhyan, a pleasant stop on foot between the vineyards.
Photo: Henry Salomé, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château de Benauge
approx. 4 km
A medieval fortress on the Entre-deux-Mers hills: a keep stood here by the 11th century, and in 1300 the castle took the shape it still has today.
Photo: Henry Salomé, CC BY-SA 3.0
Langon
approx. 12 km
The sub-prefecture of the area, on the Garonne about 12 km up the river from Béguey, with shops, markets and restaurants.
Photo: Henry Salomé, CC BY-SA 3.0
Bordeaux
approx. 29 km
The regional capital on the Garonne, with some 268,000 inhabitants (2023); the Place de la Bourse and its water mirror are among its best-known sights.
Photo: Patrick Despoix, CC BY-SA 4.0
Tours & activities near Château de Birot
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Saint-Émilion Afternoon Tour - 2 Grand crus & French apéritif
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Who is Château de Birot for?
Wine lovers
A house among the vineyards of the Entre-deux-Mers, with the Maison des Vins de Graves and well-known wine villages close by.
Groups and families
Five private bathrooms, a big kitchen with dining area and a garden with barbecue make the house suited to friends and families sharing a stay.
Couples
A private pool, fireplaces and a formal garden give the stay a calm, romantic setting a short drive from Bordeaux.
History and culture fans
The ducal château of Cadillac, the walls of Rions and the medieval fortress of Benauge are all within about 5 km.
Good to know before booking Château de Birot
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Pets are not allowed, and the house is non-smoking.
- This is a self-catering holiday let run by a private host; housekeeping has limited availability and a cooking service is listed.
- Parking is available on the property.
- The pool is private and fenced.
- Details of rooms, bed arrangements and the number of guests are shown on the booking page.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château de Birot?
Yes. The château house in Béguey is offered as a holiday let on Expedia, described as a charming house surrounded by vineyards and run by a private host.
Does Château de Birot have a swimming pool?
Yes. According to Expedia, the property has a fenced private pool, as well as a garden with a barbecue and sun loungers.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
How far is Château de Birot from Bordeaux and the airport?
Bordeaux is about 29 km as the crow flies. Expedia gives roughly 36 minutes by car to Bordeaux-Mérignac airport and about 5 minutes to Podensac station.
What is there to see near Château de Birot?
The ducal château of Cadillac is about 1.6 km away, the walls of Rions and the Château de Cérons about 3 km, and the medieval Château de Benauge about 4 km.
Photos of the rooms, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château de Birot listing on Expedia.
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