Maison de la Commanderie

Staying at La Maison de la Commanderie was the highlight of our stay in Saint-Emilion because it brought the beautiful town practically INTO our room. We stayed in the Chavlier’s room, with an entire wall of huge windows that overlooked the town and the vineyards, so we could see Saint-Emilion day and night— as the sun shifted over the gold stones and then as the whole place magically illuminated after dusk. The room was supremely comfortable and spacious, with a great bed and all-important air-conditioning during the heat wave. Lovely long bathroom, great shower, fab decor, mini-bar: in short, all the amenities one needs. (That is, except for a lift. La Maison is a converted medieval building, so be prepared to climb 1-2 flights of stairs). There’s even parking right next to the hotel— paid, but reasonable. Best of all, the host, Laurent, was gracious, informative, and welcoming. He recommended a wonderful local restaurant for dinner and makes a delicious breakfast. Our stay at La Maison made Saint-Emilion come alive for us. Highly recommended.