4 days / 3 nights
The French Wine Escape
A four-day wine holiday based at Château des Vigiers, with guided days in Bergerac and Saint-Émilion.
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Press & Media
The French Escape
by Château des Vigiers
Curated wine and golf escapes in Southwest France, created and operated directly by Château des Vigiers.
The story in brief
A simpler way to experience Southwest France.
The French Escape is a collection of carefully organised stays created by Château des Vigiers for international travellers who want to discover Southwest France without having to organise every detail themselves.
Based at the château throughout the stay, guests explore the vineyards of Bergerac and Saint-Émilion with English-speaking guides, meet wine producers and enjoy time to discover the region at a relaxed pace.
The collection currently includes a four-day wine escape and a six-day wine and golf escape combining the same vineyard experiences with two days of unlimited golf on the estate's 27-hole course.
The idea is simple: organise the elements that are difficult to arrange from abroad while preserving enough free time for the journey to still feel personal.
Key facts
The French Escape at a glance
4★
Château hotel
150 ha
Country estate
27
Golf holes
2
Restaurants
2
Wine regions
EN
English-speaking guides
Current escapes
Two ways to discover the region
6 days / 5 nights
The French Wine & Golf Escape
Guided wine discovery in Bergerac and Saint-Émilion, combined with two days of unlimited golf at Château des Vigiers.
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Created here
Operated directly by Château des Vigiers.
The French Escape is not an external tour operator using Château des Vigiers as a hotel base.
The stays are created, marketed and coordinated directly by the château team, with local guides and partners selected to form a coherent experience.
Château des Vigiers is a four-star hotel and golf estate in the Dordogne countryside, with 27 holes of golf, two restaurants, including Michelin-starred Les Fresques, swimming pools and extensive grounds.
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Independent recognition
Recognised beyond the château
The estate and the wine region behind The French Escape have attracted the attention of international wine, golf, gastronomy and travel specialists.
Decanter
Wine Travel · June 2026
Why Bergerac should be your next wine travel destination
Decanter presents Bergerac as an authentic wine destination in its own right, highlighting its vineyards, producers, gastronomy and landscapes — including Les Fresques at Château des Vigiers.
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Wine Enthusiast
Wine · 2025
A new spotlight on the wines of Bergerac
Wine Enthusiast explores Bergerac's growing reputation, highlighting rising quality, distinctive white wines and a region increasingly emerging from the shadow of Bordeaux.
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Golf Today
Golf & Travel · April 2026
One of Europe’s standout countryside destinations
Golf Today highlights Château des Vigiers for its combination of heritage, open countryside, 27 holes of golf, Michelin-starred dining and relaxed luxury.
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The MICHELIN Guide
Gastronomy
Les Fresques — Château des Vigiers
The MICHELIN Guide recognises Les Fresques and its setting within the historic Château des Vigiers, where Chef Didier Casaguana creates cuisine inspired by Southwest France.
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National Club Golfer
Golf Travel · Updated 2023
Resort spotlight: Château des Vigiers, France
The British golf publication explores the estate's historic château setting, its three nine-hole courses and its character as a Dordogne golf destination.
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Dordogne Périgord Tourisme
Destination recognition
A distinguished estate in the Bergerac region
The region's official tourism organisation presents Château des Vigiers among the Iconiques du Périgord, combining hospitality, gastronomy, well-being and golf.
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Media resources
Information and materials
Brochures, background information and additional visual material are available for journalists, editors and media partners.
Photography
High-resolution images
High-resolution images of Château des Vigiers, the golf course, vineyards and The French Escape experiences are available on request.
A dedicated downloadable media library will be added as the photographic collection develops.
Press enquiries
Need more information?
Interviews, additional background information, images and familiarisation enquiries can be arranged through Château des Vigiers.