Your very own
Château in the heart of beautiful Burgundy.
Built in 1820 on the site of a former Château, the castle is a rare gem.
Beautifully furnished and comprehensively equipped, it offers the discerning
guest a unique holiday experience. To discover a different, less hurried pace of
life as the proprietor for a week or two of your very own Bourguignon Château.
On arrival at the
Château guests will receive a warm , aristocratic welcome from Monsieur Le
Comte. Following a kir Royal, guests will be shown the Château . A traditional
Bourguignon welcome breakfast will be served the following morning, after which
Monsieur le Comte will introduce the Château’s housekeeper, who cleans and
organises the shutters for 3 hours each day. A tour of the private parts of the
estates includes the Basse Cour which is then followed by a short trip into the
nearby town of Pierre de Bresse, where guests are introduced to the local
shopkeepers and traders as guests at the Château. Finally, back at the castle,
the front door key will be handed over to the lead guest, who becomes for two
weeks the Lord of the Manor.
Perfect for a family holiday, celebration or business meetings, the Château
comprises a selection of grand state and cosy, family-style rooms ideal for
entertaining guests.
Outside you are surrounded by a 90 acre private estate of parkland with woods
and gardens, planted in English style, guaranteeing privacy and tranquillity, to
enjoy its many walks, discover the local birds and wildlife, and even measuring
time using the gardens' charming 19th century sundial.
The Château is situated 3km north west of the small village of Charrette, with a
bakery and restaurant; 9km north west of Pierre de Bresse where most shops and
facilities are located, plus a wonderful 17th century Chateau; and 38km from
Beaune, the famous wine capital of Burgundy. It is also near an excellent golf
course, with fishing, canoeing and boat hire available nearby on the River le
Doubs.
The Château can accommodate a maximum of 15 adults and 2 infants.
Ground floor:
An unusual Italianate-style rose marble and mosaic floored entrance hall
Oak panelled dining room, cut from the estate ground in 1900
Grand ornate salon, with a painted frieze depicting the four seasons
Another grand salon, with marble fireplace
Wonderful grand staircase leading to bedrooms en-suite
First floor:
1 large single bedroom with basin, bidet, and WC.
1 large single bedroom with basin, bidet, bath, WC.
1 formal double-canopied bedroom with basin, bidet.
1 single bedroom
1 single bedroom, separate WC.
Second floor:
1 double bedroom with tiled bathroom, bath, basin, bidet, WC.
1 twin bedded room with basin, bidet
1 twin bedded room
1 large single room with basin, bath, bidet
1 double-bedded room x 2 cots. Separate WC in corridor
Facilities include a laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and
ironing board. Telephone for local calls only. Old fashioned kitchen and utility
rooms. 2 domestic sized ovens, microwave, separate grill, dishwasher.
Inclusive is maid 3 hours daily, traditional Bourguignon breakfast on the first
Sunday, all electricity, linen and towels. No pool.
