Daily Needs
Transport by Car, Bike, Train or Taxi?

Here are a few hints and tips regarding gettings around, including busing tickets for the railway, hiring eBikes or a car.

Running out of Gas? Need to fill up your Hire Car before Returning?

There are a number of petrol stations in St Foy le Grande and one in Pessac. If you are returning a car to Bordeaux airport, we also have a top tip for you.

Need Money? Paying a lot of Credit Card Fees?

These days, people pay mostly by credit card and most places accept these. There are however, a few important exceptions which may require cash such as night markets or even the day markets. So where to find cash and how to avoid those CC fees!

    Need to post a letter or small parcel?

    There is a small post office in Eynesse that will take letters and small parcels.

      Need to Grab Some Groceries & Toiletries?

      There are a number of options. Our recommendation for food is of course the markets but there is a local Lidl and Spar plus a large L’Eclerc supermarket nearby.

      How do we Recycle?

      At Magnolia we basically recycle everything, but what goes where and when does the waste get collected?

      Toilets and the Septic Tank

      All the toilets, showers and sinks plus dish-washer are all connected to our “Fosse-Sceptique” which is located underneath the main drive next to the well. We have a few rules… please nothing other that toilet paper!