• Entire apartment
  • 388 ft² size
  • View
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage

Located in Blaye, 47 km from Matmut Atlantique Stadium and 48 km from Bordeaux Expo, l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The property is non-smoking and is set 48 km from Chaban Delmas Bridge. This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, hiking and walking tours are possible in the surroundings and the apartment can arrange a bicycle rental service. La Cite du Vin is 48 km from l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, while Wine and Trade Museum is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, 59 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

FREE parking!

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Blaye
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  • Hélène
    France France
    Emplacement magique au cœur de la citadelle que l'on découvre s'animer petit à petit et qui offre de splendides couchers de soleil. Le studio est bien équipé et la literie de qualité.
  • Marinka
    Belgium Belgium
    Prachtige locatie midden in de citadel! Het huisje is modern uitgerust. Het was schoon en comfortabel.
  • Jerome
    France France
    Appartement très bien situé, propre et propriétaire sympathique et disponible. Je recommande vivement.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by SAS AUTOUR DE LA CITADELLE

Company review score: 9.9Based on 19 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Opened in 2017, the Avant Garde studio is the first and only gite opened in the heart of the Citadelle of Blaye. We attach great importance to the quality of our offer and the reception of our customers.

Property information

Be among the rare privileged people allowed to sleep in the heart of Blaye citadelle a place of interest declared to belong to the world patrimony by UNESCO. Your studio flat (400 square feet), totally equipped is situated in a former barrack building, built in 1690 to host Louis XIV’s soldiers Go back into the past, get over the bridges and through the enormous stone gates. You’ll get into a military complex, full of history. Go past the time frontiers and be transported 800 years ago, from the Middle Ages to nowadays. (ou l’inverse) Comfortably installed in a large, cosy and romantic studio flat, take benefit of the modern comfort, relax and let magic do its job.

Neighbourhood information

In season, the restaurants of the Citadelle of Blaye offer you a large proposal. From the bistro atmosphere to the cosier atmosphere of a gourmet restaurant, passing by a creperie or Latin America, you will find it for all tastes and all purses. A little further down, in the city center, wine cellars, restaurants, cinema and library welcome you all year round. 300m from the Citadel, the ferry will allow you to cross the Gironde estuary in 30 minutes to reach the famous vineyards of the Médoc. Finally, to discover further, you are 45mn from Bordeaux or Saint Emilion or 1h00 from Cognac and 1h15 from Royan.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 11:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO

  • l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental

  • l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO is 250 yards from the centre of Blaye. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at l'Avant Garde, dormir dans un bâtiment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.