Before facing Turkey this Sunday, November 15th in Bordeaux, as part of the 6th matchday of the Nations League, Zinédine Zidane's players will settle into the Cabot Bordeaux MGallery Collection, in Pian-Médoc. The French team is expected to arrive during the night of November 12th to 13th for a 3-day preparation, away from the excitement of supporters.
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A 4-star hotel in the heart of Médoc Golf
It's nestled in a verdant setting, just twenty kilometers from Bordeaux, where French international players will be settling in. Located within the Golf du Médoc Resort, the Cabot Bordeaux MGallery Collection is part of the Accor group's luxury hotel collection. It ranks 17th in the top 100 best golf resorts in Europe, according to National Club Golfer.
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Surrounded by 2 renowned golf courses, the establishment features a fitness room, a spa, and meeting spaces. A setting conducive to focus, where players can in particular take part in a video session on the eve of the match.
The venue is no stranger to Bordeaux athletes either: Union Bordeaux-Bègles and the Bordeaux Boxers regularly organize their training retreats there.
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The Blues under heightened security for 3 days
While the arrival of the French team is already stirring excitement in Pian-Médoc, supporters won't be able to get close to their heroes.
"They will be isolated and protected," warns Virginie Garnier, mayor of the municipality, according to Actu Bordeaux. An enhanced security system will thus accompany the players throughout their stay. On the training front, 2 closed-door training sessions are scheduled at Atlantic Stadium: Friday, November 13 at 6pm and Saturday, November 14 at 7:30pm.
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The Blues will then return to the Bordeaux pitch Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:45 p.m., for their match against Turkey.