Immerse yourself in the heart of Burgundy's wine country in this charming, characterful townhouse.
A gem of a find
“My family and sister’s family had a very enjoyable stay here. A gem of a find. A very charming and tastefully designed home with 4 bedrooms, 2 on each level. Each bedroom comes ensuite with built-in toilet/bathroom. One room on each level has a jacuz...”
“My family and sister’s family had a very enjoyable stay here. A gem of a find. A very charming and tastefully designed home with 4 bedrooms, 2 on each level. Each bedroom comes ensuite with built-in toilet/bathroom. One room on each level has a jacuz...”
Stay in a traditional yet upmarket wine-makers house in this unique and characterful townhouse in the very heart of a charming Burgundy wine-village surrounded by some of France’s finest vineyards of the Côte de Beaune region.
This historic maison is separated into two parts; the Maison de Vigneron, where the wine-maker used to live and the former wine press, joined together by a delightful courtyard and external staircase. After a recent renovation, the passionate owners have created an incredible home with high-quality style alongside characterful features that respect the history of this remarkable townhouse.
Step inside and you will find yourself in the original wine-press, now an elegant living-dining room and sleek open-plan kitchen which has been fitted with high-end appliances and thoughtfully equipped. Create feasts using some of Burgundy’s finest local produce and serve alongside wines from nearby Côte de Beaune vineyards in this serene and stylish setting.
Doors lead through to a charming courtyard where you can spend summer evenings relaxing by candlelight, cooking on the electric barbecue or simply listening to the sound of the water fountain as you appreciate the peace around you. Or you could head down to the cellar, previously belonging to the wine-maker’s house, where you can relax by the bar and have a game of pool in this characterful setting.
Scattered across various levels in both the wine-makers house and former wine-press, the four air-conditioned bedrooms feature sumptuous bed linen and luxurious en suite bathrooms with either a multi-jet shower or balneotherapy baths. Each bedroom has a story to tell with individual character and wonderful furnishings across the double and twin rooms.
In the morning you can wander out to the local boulangerie for your morning pastries in just a couple of minutes; you really are in a perfect location in this charming wine-village within walking distance to restaurants, shops and beautiful historic buildings. Take a stroll along the nearby canal, head to the open-air swimming pool or cycle through the surrounding countryside, discovering some of the wonderful vineyards around the village. It’s a short drive to Chagny where you can enjoy fine dining in a 100-year old restaurant with three Michelin stars!
The famous Burgundy wineries of the Route des Grands Crus are also nearby where you can sample some of the finest wines in the country as well as visiting idyllic wine-villages such as Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Volnay and Meursault.
A little further afield discover Autun, Dijon and Cluny or make the most of the incredible natural landscapes in the Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan. Return to your Maison de Vigneron and Pressoir and you will feel like you are in the very heart of authentic and beautiful Burgundy.
What Oliver loves...
Formerly a wine-press and wine-maker’s house, this townhouse has been beautifully renovated yet retains a wonderful sense of character
Set in the heart of a wine-making Burgundy village, wander to great restaurants and sample some of the fine local wine from the Côte de Beaune vineyards
Drive to Chagny and dine in Maison Lameloise with it’s three Michelin stars!
Drive, cycle or hike along the well-known Route des Grands Crus visiting idyllic vineyards, villages and wineries
Historic Beaune is just a short drive (or train ride) away with its magnificent wines and famous Hospices de Beaune
What you should know
This beautiful maison is split into two parts, adjoined by the courtyard patio; the former wine press and the winemaker’s house
There are various levels and the bedrooms are each accessed via external stairs in the courtyard; parents do note if you’re visiting with young children that there are no stair-gates
Air-conditioning is featured in the living room and kitchen as well as the bedrooms
If you have a car, there is free, public car parking on the street
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Les Grands Crus
Walk to Village
Walk to Restaurant
Outstanding Landscapes
Les Grands Crus is a semi-detached townhouse in the heart of a historic Burgundy wine-village.
You can wander a few minutes to the boulangerie in the morning to collect your morning pastries and bread, dine in some excellent restaurants and pick up everything you need from the local supermarket and butchers. It’s a charming village with many historical features and a joyful place to stay all year round, especially in the summer as the village hosts a number of concerts.
The Canal du Centre offers a picturesque setting for bike rides and leisurely walks and the owners can also arrange trips on the canal. There is also an open-air public swimming pool in the summer and tennis courts plus a playground and skate park around 1.6km from the village centre. The village is also famous for the medicinal properties of its water, indeed in 2020 they are hoping to open a bath and spa.
In the Côte de Beaune wine region, the village is surrounded by vineyards and the villagers take great pride in their wines, mainly reds made from the pinot noir grape and including many Premiers Crus. This is also the perfect location for exploring the wineries across Burgundy, not only the wines of the Côte de Beaune but also the Côte de Nuits vineyards. Hire bikes and cycle through the vineyards and idyllic villages of the famous Route des Grands Crus, visiting well-known wine-producing places such as Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Volnay and Meursault, all within 10-15km away.
On a Sunday morning visit the lovely market in Chagny (5km) and book into the 3 Michelin starred restaurant, Maison Lameloise, which is over 100 years old. Beaune (20km) also hosts a wonderful market twice a week and is home to many Michelin starred restaurants in the surrounding area. When visiting the wine capital of Burgundy, be sure not to miss the incredible Hospices de Beaune, an amazing landmark in France.
Dijon (65km) with its mustard stores and Cluny (63km) with its famous abbey are further highlights of Burgundy alongside the Roman town of Autun (38km) and beautiful Chalon-sur-Saône (25km).
Of course, Burgundy is also an amazing region for its outstanding natural scenery and there’s no better place to discover this than the Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan with its woodland, rolling hills, waterfalls and pretty villages. Whether horse-riding, cycling or hiking the landscapes are magnificent and there are also some great watersports available on the lakes and rivers.
Public car parking is available on the street, free of charge, or you may prefer to arrive at the local train station, just a five-minute walk away. Those arriving by train can travel from Dijon to Chagny (5km), where you can pick up a local train to the village (or a taxi transfer). Alternatively, look at trains to Creusot-Montceau (26km) or Chalon-sur-Saône (25km) and a taxi transfer can be arranged from there.
The Region
Renowned throughout the world for its venerable wines, Burgundy is an essential destination for those who appreciate the finer aspects of the winemaker’s art. This is a region where you can visit some of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in the world and taste wines that are regularly regarded as the best France has to offer (which is saying something). As one of the richest regions of France for hundreds of years, Burgundy also offers a wealth of history and culture as well as beautiful landscapes that offer the adventurous visitor plenty of stuff to do, even if it’s just a walk to admire the scenery.
