Le Saint-James Gastronomic Restaurant 25 Nov 2013
Feel The Love Whether You're Single Or Taken With Saint Valentine's Day At Le Saint-James, Bordeaux

Le Saint James Hotel, Bouliac, Bordeaux

Luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel Le Saint James, located 15 minutes from central Bordeaux is offering a little bit of magic for everyone to enjoy this Valentine's Day. From a Champagne and Sushi singles night to a "Once in a Lifetime" romantic getaway for two, Le Saint-James is guaranteed to make sparks fly.  

There is nothing more breathtaking or memorable than being swept off one's feet for a night in one of the most romantic cities in the world. On the "Once in a Lifetime" break, lovers will be transported into a fairytale world from the moment they step off the plane or train in the picturesque City of Bordeaux. A chauffeur will be awaiting their arrival in a Limousine to whisk them off to the hills of Bouliac and their residence for the evening - contemporary and effortlessly luxurious hotel, Le Saint-James.

Once comfortably settled in their large rooftop suite with outdoor hot tub they will be able to relax and unwind with an indulgent two-hour Oxy-Zen spa experience. This includes time in the sauna, hammam and an hour long massage each to glide them into total relaxation.

Afterwards guests will be able to enjoy some time in their enormous suite, and watch the sunset over the beautiful French city with a glass of bubbly in hand. In their own time they will then be invited to select a mouth-watering seven course tasting menu from Michelin starred chef Nicholas Magie. They can dress up to the nine's before dining by candlelight in the seclusion of a private room that has been elegantly decorated for the occasion. They will be waited on hand and foot by the highly trained waiting staff at Le Saint-James, with just the right mix of second-to-none service and privacy.

After this incredible gastronomic dining experience, couples will be able to retreat back to their suite where scented candles, essential oils, rose petals will await them.

The rooftop hot tub is theirs to enjoy with a bottle of chilled Dom Perignon under the stars, taking in the breathtaking views across the vineyards down towards the River Garonne and the shining lights of Bordeaux in the distance. The next morning guests will be served a luxurious champagne and caviar breakfast at their requested time, before their chauffeur driven limousine takes them safely back to the airport.

There are plenty of other options for February 14th at Le Saint James. In the Bar Le Saint-James, a relaxed Tapas Evening will take place with a hushed lounge ambience for precious and romantic moments with a loved one. Guests will be able to select six delicious savory items and three tempting sweet items each and enjoy wine from the surrounding wine region, or maybe even the Le Saint-James vineyard itself.


 

The hotel are offering young lovers under the age of twenty-five the opportunity to discover the best in Michelin starred cuisine with an unforgettable Valentine's evening in the romantically decorated Le Salon Bordelais. A succulent four-course tasting menu will be on offer, of course accompanied by some champagne to mark the special occasion and wine, tea or coffee.

In the Le Saint-James gourmet restaurant, Michelin starred Nicholas Magie will be serving a very special Valentine's seven course tasting menu of 'Black and White' delights. This extravagant tasting menu will include delights such as Scallops, Caviar of Aquitaine, Truffles and Veal.

Finally, the Champagne and Sushi Singles evening will be a relaxed and effortlessly chic night full of fun in the stylish and very modern Côté Cours. The evening offers ladies and gentleman the chance to dress up, look fantastic and enjoy time with friends and maybe even meet somebody special. Delicious, fresh sushi will be served all evening, and the champagne will be flowing with 3 glasses included in the package, as well as wine and some mouth-watering mignardises.

Once guests have finished enjoying the culinary delights and ambience of Le Saint-James they are invited to stay overnight in one of the 18 contemporary bedrooms and suites. Custom designed by the renowned architect, Jean Nouvel in 1989, the beds are each positioned in line with the windows, giving guests the feeling of residing amongst the actual vineyards with views panoramic views towards Bordeaux.

If they would like to try to replicate some of the culinary delights they have experienced when back at home, during their stay guests can also enjoy a cookery lesson with a top chef at Côté Cours, the hotel's brand new state of the art cookery school. Wine lovers can have a tour of the hotel's vineyard and a wine tasting class with award winning sommelier Richard Bernard. There is also a fantastic traditional French bistro just over the road from the hotel for a very relaxed and authentic dining experience.

Le Saint-James is in an idyllic, luxurious base to explore not only the wonders of the beautiful City of Bordeaux over the Valentine's weekend, but also the rest of the wine region with the iconic St-Émilion being just a twenty-five minute drive away. 

The food, incredible views and second to none service make Le Saint-James a magical destination to sweep a partner off their feet for a romantic Valentine's in France; or for a fun filled weekend with friends to celebrate being single.

Prices for overnight accommodation start from £179 per night based on two people sharing, including breakfast.


To make the most of this offer please telephone (+33) (0)5 57 97 06 00 or email: reception@saintjames-bouliac.com

For press enquiries please contact Emma Simmons on: pr1@perception-uk.com or call 0845 293 2552.

 

Notes to Editors:


A member of Relais & Chateaux Hotels, Le Saint-James is just 10km from Bordeaux in South-West France. It is a contemporary hotel designed in 1989 by the famous architect Jean Nouvel and is inspired by the cigarette drying barns in the Lot region.

The unique hotel boasts 15 bedrooms and 3 suites each with a unique theme, a heated outdoor swimming pool and sauna, a Michelin-star restaurant and cookery school, Côté Cours.

Le Saint-James is situated in 4 hectares of land including private vineyards of 950 vines with oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt and award-winning sommelier Richard Bernard available to take guests on tour of the hotel's vineyard.

"Once in a lifetime" Package

  • Package costs €2950 including:
  • Limousine transfers
  • Jacuzzi Suite for one night, with champagne and caviar breakfast for two people
  • Two-hour Oxy-Zen Spa experience (www.oxy-zen-relaxation.fr) with one 60-minute massage per person
  • Seven-course tasting dinner, one bottle of Dom Perignon Blanc 2000, one bottle of Pétrus 2007 Pomerol, mineral water, coffee, tea

Le Saint-James gourmet restaurant: 'Black & White'

Seven-course tasting menu at €195 per person

There is a drinks package available at €55 per person, including one glass of champagne as an aperitif, two glasses of wine, mineral water, coffee or tea

Bar Le Saint-James: Tapas Night

Six savory items and three sweet items at €70 per person

Le Salon Bordelais: Valentine's Night for Under-25s

Four-course tasting menu costs €50 per person, including drinks, with one glass of champagne as an aperitif, one glass of wine, mineral water, coffee or tea

Côté Cours: Champagne & Sushi Singles Night

€90 per person, including drinks, with three glasses of champagne, sushi and mignardises.