Domaine du Dahu Lac privé · Gironde

Private lake · Gironde · 20 min from Saint-Émilion

Sleep on the water. Wake up in nature.

5 floating chalets with no facing neighbours & a charming gîte on a private lake — 20 min from Saint-Émilion

Christmas & New Year 2026: the whole family together by the lake — See the packages

A private estate, 6 exceptional places to stay

On a private 3-hectare lake in Gironde, our floating chalets and our charming gîte offer what few places can promise: silence, space and comfort, in the middle of unspoilt nature. Just you and the lake.

From €110/night for a chalet • From €295/night for the gîte

Boat Couple chalet with its large bay window

From €110/night

Boat Couple

Romantic chalet for two with a breathtaking view over the lake. Perfect for a getaway as a couple.

2 people
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Floating chalet Premium Duo at sunset

From €135/night

Premium Duo

Our most intimate chalet: 38 m² of comfort, designed for two.

2-3 people
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Cosy interior of the Crique chalet

From €165/night

Crique

Practical and comfortable, with a mezzanine: ideal for couples or small families. 30 m², well thought out.

3-4 people
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Christmas offer · gift card

One night on the lake for €189, even on a Saturday

Give a night in a Boat floating chalet for two, in low season, weekends included. Exceptionally a single night, excluding the Christmas school holidays, valid until 31 March 2027.

Also available: fishing day €98 for 2 people · 2-night chalet stay from €220 · Premium €270 (2 nights in Premium Duo, bottle of Bordeaux included).

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Limnades, the Domaine du Dahu's restaurant

Opening early November 2026

The estate’s restaurant opens its doors

From the first week of November, Limnades, our restaurant, welcomes our guests and food lovers from the area by the lake: breakfast, Sunday brunch and food workshops.

Limnades' Sunday brunch: pastries, pancakes, charcuterie, cheese and fresh fruit

Breakfast

To start the day by the water, with nothing to prepare.

Sunday brunch

A generous box, to take away or delivered to your chalet, and a buffet for groups.

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Food workshops

Cooking, wine, beer and cocktails: learn and taste, with friends or as a team.

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What makes the place special

No facing neighbours

Our chalets are positioned to guarantee total privacy and an experience in harmony with nature.

Premium comfort

High-end bedding, equipped kitchen, heating: the comfort of a home, right on the water.

Nature immersion

Wake up to birdsong, watch the aquatic wildlife and enjoy absolute calm.

A night on the water

Gently rocked by the lake, you fall asleep like nowhere else.

Book in 3 simple steps

No platform, no hidden fees. You deal directly with us.

1

Choose your dates

Browse our accommodations and find the one that matches your wishes.

2

Contact us

Send your request via the form. Guaranteed reply within 24h.

3

Confirm & enjoy

Pay for your booking and pack your bags. Cancellation possible at any time (please refer to the T&Cs).

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Much more than a place to stay

On site or a few minutes away, plenty to fill your days

The lake & its absolute calm

A walk around the lake at sunrise, a coffee on the terrace, and nothing but silence.

Fishing for two

Carp, pike, zander... Fishing included for floating-chalet guests; for day visitors, €98 per day for 1 or 2 people, i.e. €49 per person for two.

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Saint-Émilion

20 min away: UNESCO vineyards, medieval streets, grands crus. Gironde in all its splendour.

The tidal bore

At Saint-Pardon, surf or admire this unique wave travelling up the Dordogne. A guaranteed show from June to October.

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Domaine du Dahu from the air: 3-hectare private lake, floating chalets and gîte

Private hire

The whole estate, just for you

Family reunion, birthday, weekend with friends, company retreat or the festive season: the five floating chalets, the gîte and the lake reserved for your group alone.

  • 18beds
  • 1 lakeall to yourselves
  • 75 m²equipped function room
  • From€1,990for 2 nights
Rent the whole estate Christmas & New Year Day event from €390

They lived the Domaine du Dahu experience

4.9/5 from 127 Google reviews — read them all

« Cet établissement, un véritable havre de charme, s'étendant sur plus de 7 hectares de déconnexion totale, m'a laissé une impression des plus remarquables. Les propriétaires dévoués et passionnés, Mélibée et Joris, ont créé un lieu empreint de chaleur et d'attention. L'accueil chaleureux, les sourires partagés et les échanges enrichissants ont créé une atmosphère véritablement singulière. Je ne saurais que trop recommander cet établissement : une adresse d'exception. »

Théo

Google review

« Super site et super accueil ! Le concept des chalets sur le lac est top ! Nous avons passé un week-end calme en pleine nature ! Merci à l'équipe pour ce super moment. »

Sarine

Google review

« De passage sur le site pendant un week-end, les chalets sont beaux, le lieu est magnifique et paisible et l'équipe est aux petits soins. Rien à redire franchement, on reviendra ! »

Phil

Google review

« Un immense merci à toute l'équipe du Dahu pour ce magnifique séjour ! Une très belle découverte, nous reviendrons très prochainement ! Merci encore ! »

Laureen & Robin

Google review

« L'accueil de Mélibée pour la partie logement au top et avec un magnifique sourire. Les maisons flottantes sont magnifiques. »

Stephen

Google review

« Lieu très agréable et convivial, les hôtes Joris et Mélibé sont formidables, le staff toujours aux petits soins. Les chalets, tops. Je recommande. »

Laureen

Google review · Family stay

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