A weekend to give in a Bordeaux guest house
I welcome guests on rue Séraphin, in the very centre of Bordeaux, in a townhouse renovated in 2022 that has only five rooms. The gift voucher opens the door to one of them.
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- Open all year
The essentials
Giving a weekend in Bordeaux means giving a night in one of the five rooms at Les Séraphines, with a private bathroom and homemade breakfast. The voucher is ordered from the house’s online shop, or after a phone call to choose the room.
Why a guest house voucher rather than a gift box
A guest house voucher for Bordeaux has one advantage over a gift box: the person chooses their moment and their house, and is welcomed there by someone. My name is Guillaume, and I left industry to run this house with Pauline and our twins. When I know who the gift is for, I can prepare the welcome and slip in my favourite addresses in the city.
When giving a night in a guest house, people often think of couples celebrating a birthday. The house also welcomes families, groups of friends and travellers who come by bike, and the voucher suits just as well a parent finally taking a few days off or a friend who has just moved to the Bordeaux area.
You order on the gift voucher shop (in French). To discuss the amount or the room, call me on 07 72 30 40 22.
A weekend in Bordeaux, from arrival to departure
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3 pm
Arriving
Check-in is from 3 pm. Before that, luggage storage is free: your guest drops their bags and goes for a wander. The secure entry system also allows self check-in.
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3 min
Heading into town
Tram A or F stops at Saint-Bruno Hôtel de Région, a 3-minute walk away. Place Gambetta is 7 minutes on foot, and the Miroir d’eau 25 minutes.
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Morning
Sitting down to breakfast
Homemade breakfast is served in the big living room: fresh, local produce, pastries and granola. Coffee and tea stay available to help yourself.
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11 am
Leaving without rushing
Check-out is by 11 am, and luggage storage is free that day too, so your guest can keep sightseeing before the train or the plane.
Choosing the room to give
La Grande and La Belle are deluxe rooms of 25 m² each, one on the first floor, the other on the second with a view over the rooftops. La Lumineuse, 18 m², has a window right in the bathroom. La Discrète, 18 m², keeps its period fireplace and a sofa corner. La Mansardée, under the roof on the third floor, has three skylights and a sitting area.
Every room has memory-foam bedding, individual air conditioning, blackout roller shutters, fast wifi and a smart TV with Chromecast. I would rather say what is missing before the gift is handed over: no pool, no spa, no airport shuttle, no dinner in the evening.
A guest house in the very centre of Bordeaux
Rue Séraphin is typical and very quiet, between Saint-Bruno, Mériadeck, the Hôtel de Région, Saint-Seurin and Chartreuse. From the tram stop, Saint-Jean station is 20 to 25 minutes away and the airport 25 to 30 minutes by tram F.
Those who give the voucher often live in the Bordeaux area, in Mérignac, Le Bouscat, Talence, Pessac or Bègles: the person receiving it can come from anywhere, or simply cross the city for a night.
Giving a night in a guest house: your questions
Where can I buy a gift voucher for a guest house in Bordeaux?
The voucher is ordered online from the Les Séraphines gift voucher shop, with secure payment. The shop is in French only. If you would rather talk first, call or write to me: I answer myself, and I will help you choose the room that suits the person.
Can I give a weekend in Bordeaux for two people?
Yes, all five rooms suit a couple or two friends. In four of them, the 180 cm king-size bed can be split into two single beds; La Discrète has a 160 cm queen-size bed that cannot be changed. Tell me who the pair are and I will point you to the right room.
How much does a night at Les Séraphines cost?
La Grande, the most spacious room, starts from €140 a night for two, breakfast included. The price varies with the room and the date: to settle on the amount for the gift, the easiest way is to call me and I will give you exact prices.
Is breakfast included in the stay I give?
Yes, it comes with every room. It includes fresh, local produce, pastries and homemade granola, served in the living room. There is no dinner in the evening and no restaurant in the house, though.
What should I know before giving a stay here?
The house has no pool, no spa, no airport shuttle and no private parking. La Mansardée, under the roof, is not recommended for guests taller than 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in). The house is open all year, with flexible cancellation terms.
Give a night at Les Séraphines
Tell me who the gift is for and I will help you choose. Reach me on 07 72 30 40 22 or write to me.