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Les Criquets Hôtel Spa Bordeaux

Located just 15 minutes from Bordeaux city center, Les Criquets offers a practical advantage for destination weddings: guests can enjoy spa facilities between events without traveling far.

Les Criquets Hôtel Spa Bordeaux is a hotel destination wedding venue in Blanquefort, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD), 40 minutes. Best months: April, June, July, August.

Guests
Up to 150 guests
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Rooms
21 rooms
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Cost
€55 to €115 a head
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Season
Best weather Jun–Aug
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Getting there
BOD · about 40 min by car
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About Les Criquets Hôtel Spa Bordeaux

Located just 15 minutes from Bordeaux city center, Les Criquets offers a practical advantage for destination weddings: guests can enjoy spa facilities between events without traveling far.

This 4-star hotel provides on-site accommodation, dining, and wellness amenities, streamlining logistics for multi-day celebrations.

The property's 4.3/5 Google rating reflects consistent service across its hotel, restaurant, and spa operations.

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A most enjoyable expérience, one of the best meals I have ever had in France in many many years. I look forward to my next visit.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Smallest party taken
15 guests

Staying over

Rooms
21 rooms

Money

Price
€55 to €115 per headAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
BOD, 40 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

The spaces

Setting
Vineyard, relaxedAisle estimate

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes

Venue highlights

  • 15-minute drive to central Bordeaux, reducing guest travel time
  • Full-service spa with wellness treatments available during wedding weekend
  • On-site hotel rooms accommodate 40+ guests for multi-night stays
  • Restaurant and bar facilities handle ceremony receptions without external catering required

The wedding season

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A sample wedding weekend

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Friday · day 01
  • 3:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in and spa access
  • 7:00 PMWelcome dinner at hotel restaurant
Saturday · day 02
  • 10:00 AMOptional group wine tasting excursion
  • 4:00 PMGuest preparation; spa treatments available
  • 5:30 PMCeremony
  • 7:00 PMReception and dinner
Sunday · day 03
  • 10:00 AMBrunch and guest departure

Costs and booking details

Getting there
BOD · about 40 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport.

Typical total
€8,000-20,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000-20,000+ for 50-guest wedding with 2-night stay

Ceremony fee
€800-2,000Aisle estimate
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Contact venue (typically €800-2,000)

Reception
€65-95 a headAisle estimate
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€65-95 per person (food/beverage)

Room rate
€90-160 a nightAisle estimate
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€90-160 per room per night

Weather window
June – August

The months the weather is kindest, with April mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.

Direct line
05 56 35 09 24

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Costs vary by season, group size, and package selections. Spa services, wine packages, and extended programming available at additional cost. Winter rates typically lower than summer/fall.

Questions about the venue

Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the venue?+

Yes. Les Criquets has indoor and outdoor event spaces, with dining facilities on-site to transition between ceremony and reception.

What accommodation is available for guests?+

The hotel offers guest rooms directly at the property. Block room rates are typically negotiable for wedding parties of 20+ rooms.

Are there catering options?+

The on-site restaurant handles catering. Menus can be customized. External catering policies should be confirmed directly with the venue.

What activities can guests do during a destination wedding weekend?+

Guests can access spa services, dine at the restaurant, or take advantage of proximity to Bordeaux wine châteaux and city attractions.

How far is the nearest airport?+

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is approximately 35 kilometers away, roughly 40 minutes by car.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

Venue wedding information

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  • Smallest party taken: 15 guests

    “Des Menus Banquets café et vin compris, vous sont proposés en fonction des saisons (à partir de 15 personnes).”
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  • Rooms: 21 rooms

    “À 30 minutes du Centre de Bordeaux, l’Hôtel comporte 21 chambres spacieuses vous garantissant tout confort.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Des Menus Banquets café et vin compris, vous sont proposés en fonction des saisons (à partir de 15 personnes).”
    Read the source for in-house catering
  • Parking: Yes

    “Dans notre établissement familial vous trouverez : un spa, des salons indépendants pour séminaires et repas de groupes ainsi qu’un parking fermé.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Découvrez nos 21 chambres personnalisées et climatisées, dont 2 chambres adaptées PMR au rez-de-chaussée, chacune pouvant accueillir jusqu’à 3 personnes.”
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