Citadel of Blaye

The Antiquarian Lodging

11 Avenue du 144E Régiment d'Infanterie, 33390 Blaye, France

+33(0)665935042

contact@legitedelantiquaire.com

Whole house : town house ⸱ Chez Nicolas

In the heart of the citadel of Blaye, a UNESCO world heritage site, The Antiquarian Lodging, entirely renovated according to the rules of art, is offered to you.

The accommodation is perfectly equipped for your vacation. You will find WiFi, television (international and French), and air conditioning. For a gourmet stay, the kitchen is equipped with every comfort.

This vacation home features one bedroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, refrigerator and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided.

The terrace is also sumptuous with its BBQ, its jacuzzi and its complete garden furniture.

The facilities

Equipped kitchen

Private Jacuzzi

Washing machine / Dryer

Central air conditioning

Private backyard

Wifi

Television

Bathtub

Barbecue

Terrace

Free parking

76 sq. m.

And more than 40 other equipments to discover...

Are included:

  • Hair dryer
  • Cleaning products
  • Soap for the body
  • Hot water
  • Basic equipment (towels, sheets, soap and toilet paper)
  • Hangers
  • Sheets (Cotton bed linen)
  • Iron
  • Clothesline
  • Storage space for clothes: wardrobe, cupboard and chest of drawers
  • Auxiliary heating
  • Smoke detector
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Kitchen (Space where travelers can cook)
  • Fridge
  • Microwave oven
  • Basic kitchen equipment (pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper)
  • Dishes and cutlery (bowls, chopsticks, plates, cups, etc.)
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless steel oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee maker (filter coffee maker)
  • Wine glasses
  • Toaster
  • Cooking plates
  • Dining table
  • Private entrance (entrance from a different street or a separate building)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Authorized long-term stays (Stays of 28 days or more authorized)

Not included:

  • Surveillance cameras outside and/or in common areas
  • Shampoo

The history of the lodge…

My family has been living in Blaye for a long time. At the turn of the 20th century, they worked in the town center as salvagers and ragpickers. After the First World War, my grandmother founded the antiques business that my parents will continue to develop until today. On my side, after more than 10 years spent in Asia in the wine business, I decide in 2014 to join the family business in the art trade.

In 2015, the city proposed the acquisition of barracks in the heart of the citadel of Blaye.
Inhabited and impassioned by this magical place classified UNESCO, my wife and I decided to take over four barracks. In 2017, we opened the first artisanal ice cream shop in the Blaye region with our own manufacturing laboratory.

In 2022, we offer for rent the Antiquarian Lodging

Around the lodging…

The opportunity to spend authentic moments by returning to the past. Visit the Citadel of Blaye by walking or by the underground passages (visit proposed by the Tourist Office) but also the museum of archaeology and history in Blaye.

For a simple stroll, we advise you to take “la route de la corniche” south of Blaye to reach two typical villages. The first is Plassac and its contemporary mosaics and the second is Bourg with its Citadel. Further north, discover the port of callonges in Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde where you will have the opportunity to admire the carrelets.

The Pair-non-Pair cave in Prignac-Et-Marcamp offers you a trip back in time with parietal engravings dating from the Upper Paleolithic, that is to say 30,000 years before our era.

Treat yourself

In the mood for a little sweetness?

Go and discover the ice creams, waffles or iced tea of Lily à la vanille, an ice cream maker located just a few steps from the gîte.

The catering menu

In partnership with Willy Meynard, home chef and caterer, we have put together a menu that you can order to treat yourself during your stay.

The Antiquarian Lodging

Don’t hesitate and book your stay with us

Off season
185€ / night

from 01/03 to 04/08

Spring vacations
205€ / night

From 04/09 to 05/06

May
205€ / night

From 05/07 to 05/27

June
205€ / night

From 05/28 to 07/01

Peak season
235€ / night

From 0/02 to 07/08 –2 nights minimum

Very High Season
260€ / night

From 07/09 to 08/19 –2 nights minimum

Peak season
235€ / night

From 08/20 to 07/26 –2 nights minimum

September
205€ / night

From 08/27 to 09/23

Off season
185€ / night

From 09/24 to 12/16

Christmas Holidays
205€ / night

From 12/17 to 01/02

What you need to know

Is laundry included?
B
C

Yes.
Household linen (sheets, towels, kitchen linen) and heating are included in the price. Lighten your bags and leave in total freedom.

Are animals allowed?
B
C
No.
The antique furniture is not suitable for the presence of our four-legged friends.
I do not wish to use my vehicle on site
B
C
If you don't want to take your car to get around, transportation is available in the city of Blaye.
Want to go to Bordeaux? Buses 201 towards "Buttinière" and 202 towards "Bordeaux Les Aubiers" are at your disposal. In both cases, you will arrive at a streetcar line to continue your tour.
The crossing of the Gironde estuary is done on the BAC called "Sébastien-Vauban" which meets the latest environmental standards! Embark at " Blaye " at Allées Marines 33 390 Blaye and disembark at " Lamarque ", opposite, in the Médoc. You will have the opportunity to visit famous châteaux such as Château Margaux, Rothschild or Château Latour.
Is the road busy?
B
C
The Citadel is a pedestrian tourist place which is frequented during the day from Spring to Autumn but is very quiet in the evening.
Is the garden enclosed?
B
C
The garden of the Gite is closed. It is surrounded by stone walls and vegetation and has no opposite.
Is the Gite accessible by car?
B
C
It is possible to access the Gite by car to unload your vehicle thanks to an access code that we can provide on request. Then, you have many free parking lots available, one of which is 50m from the Gîte.
Is there a disabled access ?
B
C
Unfortunately not, the lodge is not suitable due to UNESCO restrictions on monument conservation work.