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Our spacious 12 x 7 heated pool opens from 15 April to 15 October, depending on the weather, it is surrounded by a protective fence, in the middle of a beautiful meadow with palm trees, sun terrace, swings, badminton . There is a shallow end for children.  
 
Five minutes away from us, across the D10 road, on the lake of Baurech, is a water-ski station to be used both by beginners or champions.  
 
Four bicycles and six mountain bikes are available for guest's use of which one has a baby seat.There are car-free circuits though the pine forest along the coast and plenty of quiet, safe roads round the château..  
The fifty acres of beautiful grounds provide a wide variety of walks and we provide maps and information. Horse riders can enjoy trekking through the forest and vineyards.  
 
You can play table-tennis, badminton, boules and basketball by the pool and there are (free) tennis courts a mile, down the road in Tabanac. We can provide all the equipment free. 
Atlantic beaches and the bay of Arcachon are within an hour’s drive, with miles of sandy beaches. The sand dune at Le Pyla with its surprising desert landscape is the highest in Europe and is a great favourite with families. 
 
There are well over 8 excellent golf courses within an hour by car around Bordeaux and over 15 in whole Aquitaine. We provide full information about them: address, holes, greens, fees, booking, restaurants etc... 
Canoeing is available on local rivers, fully equipped with canoes, kayaks and training courses. Over 40 miles of circuits on 3 shady rivers. 
 
Many famous painters and writers lived locally and you can visit the châteaux of Montaigne, Montesquieu, Mauriac and Toulouse-Lautrec as well as renowned wine chateaux..  
Local cuisine may be prepared on request and brought to you for a modest charge. Numerous restaurants around château Sentout offer a good variety of French cuisine, children are accepted in every restaurant and special children menus are served in most of them.