Le Pavillon du Chateau Raba in Pessac (France)

Le Pavillon du Chteau Raba was constructed at the beginning of the nineteenth century under the distinguished influence of neoclassical architecture. The hotel enjoys an ideal location surrounded by 2 hectares of woods in the centre of the Graves wine area, only 5 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux, and 12 minutes from the airport.This remarkable building was originally the guest house of a Chateau, constructed by Victor Louis, the architect renowned for having built the Grand Thtre in Bordeaux. This establishment has hosted many prestigious guests, including the Beaumarchais in 1808 and even Napolon and Josphine. In 1958, the chteau, the Pavillon called the Pavillon des Muses and the park were classed as historic monuments by the Btiments de France. In 2008 Le Pavillon du Chteau Raba was rewarded the same distinction.Le Pavillon Chteau Raba was renovated in 2007 in the style of the original and with great consideration for the tradition of this remarkable building. Visitors today can admire the original Chateau and many of the original statues, such as the sphinxes, who were the guardians of the Chteau at the time.The hotel contains nine prestigious rooms, two suites and a gourmet restaurant. The rooms are enriched with parquet flooring, classic mantle pieces over old fireplaces, marble bathrooms and large windows with views of the surrounding park. All of the hotel guests also benefit from free wireless internet throughout the hotel.

Rates From £131 per night.
Rooms: 11

By car: take exit 16 from the Bordeaux ring road (Rocade) in the direction of Talence. Continue through 5 traffic lights (for 400 metres). At the 6th light turn right (you will see a sign for the hotel) and we are located at the end of the road on the right.By Public Transport: Take tram line B from the centre of town until tram stop Doyen Brus. Follow the signs for Bordeaux Ecole de Management. Take the road next to the Bordeaux Ecole de Management which is signposted towards the hotel. The hotel is located at the end of the road.