Villa Montgolfière · Guest house in central Bordeaux

A listed 1897 house to rent in Bordeaux, with a private chef

Stay at Villa Montgolfière, a lovingly renovated listed townhouse from 1897 in the heart of Bordeaux. Book a room or the whole house, with air conditioning and a swimming pool, and add a private chef, a cooking class or hospitality tailored to your plans: a family gathering, a private event or a team getaway.

  • 4.9/5 on Airbnb
  • 5 suites
  • Pool and air conditioning
  • Private chef on request
Check availability Call +33 6 37 52 67 22
Stone house with balconies, a green garden and an outdoor swimming pool Facade of Villa Montgolfière with wrought-iron balconies and a red front door Bright bedroom with a double bed, an open balcony and a mural of a historic coastal landscape Entrance hall with a spiral staircase and a red door
David Sabatier, chef and host of Villa Montgolfière
“Rooted in Bordeaux, personal in every detail and generous in spirit, with no pretence.”

Your host is David Sabatier, a former Paris business lawyer turned chef. He works with a trusted team of sommeliers, maîtres d’, chauffeurs, bartenders and housekeepers, many trained in renowned kitchens and hospitality houses. He speaks fluent English.

David Sabatier, chef and host
During your stay

What we can add to your stay

  1. A private chefDinner cooked and served at the house, from €59 per guest. See the private chef service.
  2. A cooking class2½ hours in the house’s professional kitchen, 2 to 4 guests, €140 per person. See the cooking class.
  3. Tailor-made hospitalitySommelier, maître d’, chauffeur, bartender or housekeeping for your event or your group, on request.
Reviews

4.9/5 on Airbnb, 5/5 on Google

“By far one of my favourite experiences in Bordeaux. He made us feel very much at home and was so pleasant and knowledgeable about many subjects.”
Melody Carter · Google review, October 2026
“A couple of hours in David’s lab was not much different than spending time with someone dear.”
Trish · Google review, October 2026
“You leave not only feeling fed in your stomach, but in your soul.”
Becky Hughes · Google review, October 2026

Stay at Villa Montgolfière

Send us your dates and the number of guests, and tell us whether you would like a room or the whole house. David will reply in English with a quote.

Email us Call +33 6 37 52 67 22
FAQ

Villa Montgolfière: your questions

Can I rent a single room or only the whole house?

Both. You can book one of the five suites or the entire house for your group.

Is there a swimming pool and air conditioning?

Yes. The house has a swimming pool and air conditioning.

Can a private chef cook for us at the house?

Yes. David can cook and serve dinner at the house, from €59 per guest, or run a private cooking class in its professional kitchen.

Where is the house?

In central Bordeaux. It is a listed townhouse built in 1897.

Do you speak English?

Yes. David speaks fluent English and will look after you throughout your stay.