Maison Fernand

Forty-eight steps from the Place du Parlement, Maison Fernand occupies a stone hôtel particulier on Rue des Herbes in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre quarter — the pedestrianised heart of the UNESCO-listed old city, within easy reach of the Garonne quays and the Grand Théâtre.

The four-star property offers a terrace rare for this dense neighbourhood, useful for morning coffee or an evening glass of local Bordeaux. Rooms include tea and coffee makers, and room service extends the option for guests preferring to stay in after a day on the wine trail.

Parking is available — notable for a property this central, where most visitors arrive by car along the A630 ring. Check-in opens at 14:00 and check-out is 11:00.