Trip Ideas You Can Stay in a Castle in French Wine Country for As Little As $184 a Night By Abigail Williams Abigail Williams Twitter Abigail Williams is a reporter with more than a decade of experience in broadcast media. She's been a state department producer for NBC News since 2014. Her work has also appeared in Travel + Leisure, Departures, and Insider. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on October 17, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Château de Léognan There are no shortage of options for travelers looking to take a wine vacation. Napa Valley, Tuscany, Mendoza — the diversity of these far-flung wine-making locales is staggering. But when it comes to planning your dream wine getaway, you’d be hard-pressed to beat Bordeaux. Despite its reputation as one of the world’s finest wine regions, Bordeaux is oft-overlooked by travelers in favor of Paris or Nice. But Bordeaux is becoming a must-visit destination in its own right. Between its creative fine dining scene, immersive museums and wide expanse of vineyards, the city has something to offer every type of traveler. And for the most diehard of wine tourists, Bordeaux offers a little something extra — the opportunity to stay in 17th to 19th-century French chateaux and vineyards. When we say “chateau,” you may be picturing a quaint little countryside estate. Allow us to disabuse you of that notion, for these sumptuous chateaux are castles, former monasteries and/or estates of nobility. And for as little as $212 dollars a night, you could call one home. Take a look at the beautiful Bordeaux lodgings below. But if you book, just don't forget to have a glass for us. Courtesy of Château de Léognan Château de Léognan Available from $212 per night. Courtesy of Château Fombrauge Château Fombrauge Available from $232 per night. Courtesy of Château Grattequina Château Grattequina Available from $184 per night. Courtesy of Château Prieuré Marquet Chateau Prieuré Marquet Available from $435 per night. Courtesy of Château Le Pape Château Le Pape Available from $312 per night. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit