Sport & Adventures

Golf courses

Grand Saint-Émilionnais Golf Club, designed by renowned architect Tom Doak, is a scenic 18-hole course just 15 minutes from Maison Cayrol. Set among rolling hills, forests, and vineyards, it offers an enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels. The clubhouse restaurant provides a welcoming setting for lunch, whether you're a golfer or simply visiting for a nice lunch. Other recommended courses in the region include Golf Bordelais, Cabot Bordeaux, and Golf de Teynac, all known for their excellent facilities and hospitality. For those who wish to combine golf with a day by the ocean, Garden Golf de Lacanau offers play close to the Atlantic coast

An aerial view of a large, historic house surrounded by lush green trees and landscaped gardens, with gravel driveways curving around the property.

Aerial view of a lush green golf course with multiple water hazards, surrounded by trees, with city buildings and a bridge in the distance under a clear blue sky.

Aerial view of a golf course with green fairways, sand bunkers, and water hazards, surrounded by trees and open land under a cloudy sky.

Aerial view of a golf course with a clubhouse, multiple lakes, parks, and trees.

River Adventures

The Dordogne River offers a wide range of activities for visitors to enjoy. Local operators provide everything from relaxed canoe and kayak trips, where you are taken upstream and can gently drift back while taking in the scenery and birdlife or enjoy a swim, to more active pursuits such as rowing, water skiing and fishing. For inspiration and local recommendations, visit the tourist office in Castillon-la-Bataille, where you can find information and contacts for a variety of river experiences.

Group of people, including children, preparing to kayak on a river, with some on the shore and others paddling in the water.

Wine Tasting and Famous Chateaux

The Gironde region is renowned for its countless picturesque châteaux and world-class wine estates. The wine regions of Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, and the Médoc are home to many of the world's most prestigious châteaux and appellations. Visits and tastings can be arranged directly with the estates, or we can help organise guided tours. For a different perspective, bicycles can be hired in Saint-Émilion or at Château Soutard, allowing you to explore the vineyards at a leisurely pace eventually with a picnic lunch.

For a memorable day trip, we also recommend visiting Sauternes, famous for its sweet white wines, the iconic Château d’Yquem, and the beautiful Château Guiraud, where you can enjoy both wine tasting and lunch.

Wine tasting at local family-owned vineyards around Pujols is also easy to arrange. While some estates may require advance booking for a dégustation, others welcome visitors directly from the road. Near Créon, you can also visit a British-run vineyard known for supplying wine to renowned chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Rick Stein, both of whom have, incidentally, stayed at Maison Cayrol.

A collection of nine bottles of Château Lynch-Moussas wine, arranged from smallest to largest, on a white surface against a pink background.

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Rows of wine barrels stored in a wine cellar or storage room with a wooden ceiling and decorative lighting.

A large wine cellar with rows of wooden barrels, dim lighting, and a desk or counter at the far end.

Group of people sitting at a long table in a modern, well-lit room, participating in a wine tasting event with wine glasses, bottles, and tasting notes in front of them.

The Atlantic

The beautiful sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast are just a 90-minute drive from Pujols, west of Bordeaux, and make for a wonderful day trip. Lacanau is renowned for its surf culture, while Cap Ferret is a favourite destination for its relaxed atmosphere, excellent oysters, and fresh seafood. Arcachon offers long beaches, a lively market, and a casino, while nearby Pyla is home to the spectacular Dune du Pilat, Europe's tallest sand dune.

Sandy beach with tracks leading to the ocean, sand dunes on either side, and the sea with small waves under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A sandy beach with footprints, calm water on the left, and houses on a stone embankment on the right, under a clear blue sky.

A sandy beach next to calm water with tire tracks in the sand, a few people walking, and houses along the shoreline under a partly cloudy sky.

Empty sandy beach with some trash and a deteriorated bus on the sand, dunes in the background, cloudy sky, and the ocean on the right.

View of a sandy beach with people, blue sky, ocean waves, a beachfront restaurant with outdoor tables, and a wooden fence separating the restaurant area from the beach.

Hiking

Pujols and its surrounding countryside offer excellent opportunities for hiking. Several marked trails pass through the village, making it easy to begin your walk straight from Maison Cayrol. The gently rolling landscape unfolds through woodlands, vineyards, and open countryside, revealing far-reaching views and picturesque sceneries.

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