A private estate for your big family moments
Looking for a venue to bring a group together near Bordeaux? Domaine du Dahu, in Sablons in the Gironde, is yours alone: a private 3-hectare lake fringed by forest, 40 minutes from Bordeaux and 20 minutes from Libourne.
Here, your group is at home: no neighbours, no imposed schedules. Everyone sleeps on site and meets up around the lake.
It sleeps up to 18 people in double beds (11 in single beds), across five floating chalets, an outdoor chalet with kitchenette and the charming 170 m² gîte.
What's the occasion?
Christening
Bring godparents and the whole family together for the christening: the daytime reception and accommodation for the guests, all in one place.
Family reunion
Several generations together for a weekend: grandparents in the gîte, the younger ones on the water, and everyone around the same table.
Birthday
A milestone birthday (30, 40, 50…), celebrated between lake and forest, with the cake on the terrace facing the water.
Small group & friends
Get-togethers, a weekend with friends, a hen or stag party: the whole gang, and nobody else around the lake.
A place to celebrate… and to sleep on site
The 75 m² room, bright and equipped, hosts the meal, the drinks reception or the games. Right next to it, the covered terrace facing the lake keeps everyone sheltered for the aperitif.
As for meals, you are free: the kitchens of the gîte and the outdoor chalet let you cook yourselves or bring in the caterer of your choice. No imposed supplier.
When the party ends, nobody hits the road: everyone heads to their chalet on the water or their room in the gîte. The next day: coffee on the terrace, a walk around the lake or some fishing.
Good to know
✓ Bed linen and towels provided
✓ Parking on site
✓ Meals available from Limnades, the estate's restaurant (opening early November 2026)
✓ Parties and events possible under conditions
Free and with no commitment
Frequently asked questions
How many people can the estate host?
The private estate hosts up to 18 people in double beds (or 11 people in single beds), spread across the 5 floating chalets, the charming 170 m² gîte and the outdoor chalet with kitchenette.
Can we organise a meal or a reception on site?
Yes. The 75 m² room and the covered terrace facing the lake are ideal for group meals and convivial moments. The equipped kitchens (gîte and chalet kitchenette) let you prepare your own meals or call on the caterer of your choice.
Does everyone sleep on site?
Yes — that is the whole point: everyone has their own bed across the chalets and the gîte, and everyone meets up again the next morning by the lake. No journey home, no accommodation logistics to manage.
Is the setting suitable for a christening or a family event?
Absolutely. The estate is entirely private, quiet and with no facing neighbours: you have the place to yourselves for your event. The natural setting, between lake and forest, appeals to children and grandparents alike.
How much does it cost to privatise the estate for a group?
The price depends on your dates, the number of people and the length of stay. We draw up a personalised quote, free and with no commitment, with a reply within 24 hours.
Our tips for organising your event
Organising a christening in the Gironde
BirthdayWhere to celebrate a birthday in the Gironde
ActivitiesWhat to do with a group in the Gironde
For a seminar or a corporate event, see the Estate privatisation page.