10/10 Excellent
Jorge
Travelled with group
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great stay!
Château Tanesse de Tourny: A Portal to 13th-Century Elegance and 21st-Century Luxury in Bordeaux
Let us state this from the outset: We do not tread lightly when it comes to the quality of establishments we review. And the Château Tanesse Tourny earns its accolades in what can only be described as a harmonious marriage of history and modernity.
A Journey Back in Time
We embarked on our trip the way Marco Polo might have had he been armed, in our case we did it with a Ford Mustang Mach E, from Sixt, instead of ancient maps and sextants. Our electric chariot transported us and another couple into the lap of history—an ethereal 13th-century château that has passed through the hands of British proprietors and was once the heart of social soirees hosted by the Marquis de Tourny.
A Labor of stewardship
Meet Val and Harry, the present-day guardians of this historical treasure. Having helmed top-rated eateries in Italy’s Veneto region, these hospitality virtuosos undertook a three-year odyssey to rejuvenate the château. The end result is more than commendable—it's an inspired labor that breathes new life into a relic, transforming it into a sanctuary of contemporary luxury.
The Pursuit of Ikigai
With Val and Harry, one encounters an enviable blend of passion, experience, and results—components of the Japanese concept of Ikigai. You can book directly with these trustworthy hosts, who oversee a cozy 8-room boutique hotel that serves as a setting for an extraordinary travel tale wait
Jorge
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023