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Burgundy Hideaways
Stylish holiday properties in Burgundy since 2011
Discovering The Region
Your Burgundy hideaway offers the perfect base for exploring the area. Not far from the Burgundy Hideaway properties are some wonderful, world famous places to visit.
See the links to local websites at the bottom of the page.
Is a week enough?
Starting with the historic city of Dijon, just a 45 minutes drive away. A visit to Burgundy would not be complete without a visit to its capital. You are invited to explore the hidden streets, beautiful squares and marvel at the amazing covered market designed by Gustav Eiffel (Tuesday, Friday and Saturday morning). Naturally, there is an abundance of fabulous restaurants, wine bars and shops to sample along with the historic Owls trail to follow. Check in at the local tourist office for all the information.
Best ways to visit: Drive or take the train from Venarey le Laumes.
Beaune
The town of Beaune and its neighbouring vinyards, just over an hours drive away, is credited with producing some of the best red and white wines in the world. This world known town is well worth a visit during your time in Burgundy. The Hotel-Dieu, dating back to 1443, built by Nicolas Rolin as a hospital for the poor, is one of the finest examples of 15th century French architecture, is also a must see. The old town is lined with many restaurants, cafes and beautiful shops to explore.
Best ways to visit: Drive or take the train from Venarey les Laumes
Within 15 minutes drive of The properties are some beautiful towns. Flavigny-sur-Ozerain. A hill top beauty, and a medieval walled village which was the backdrop for the film 'Chocolat' starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche. In addition to it's Hollywood fame, you call in at the Anis de Flavigny sweet shop. Here you can buy Les bonbons d'anis, hand made in the local factory. The Roman ruins at Alesia
and its new visitor centre are worth a detour if archeology and Roman history interest you. The Château of Bussy-Rabutin, developed from a 12th century chateau and rebuilt in the 14th century in the rennaisance style is close by, along with the picturesque medieval cobbled streets of Semur-en-Auxois. Not to be missed is the Abbaye at Fontenay
founded by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux in 1118, and built in the Romanesque style. It is one of the oldest and most complete Cistercian abbeys in Europe, and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Chateauneuf-en-Auxois
is a hilltop beauty keeping watch across the hills of the Auxois country side. A medieval gem, with some lovely lunch venues. The area is rich with heritage and no matter where your interests lie there will be something for you. In addition, you could stumble upon any number of local festivities, such as summer fêtes, nocturnal summer markets, village 'vide-greniers, musical soirees, etc depending on when you visit. Checking in with the local tourist office ensures you are up to date with the local events during your stay.
Further afield
Vezelay, a town on the 'Pilgrims' Route' is dominated by its impressive Basilica. Chablis, has a wonderful busy Sunday market (you can return via Noyers sur Serein, and don't forget to stop for a glass of its famed crisp, white wine. Continue to the city of Auxerre, its shops and restaurants and unique skyline punctuated by the cathedrals and churches await you.
Our younger guests (and the young at heart) will enjoy.......
A fabulous swimming pool complex in Montbard. Teens and adrenalin junkies will love Nigloland
theme park. The Parc d'Auxois
wildlife zoo and adventure park, is perfect for young children and toddlers. There is also a new 'acrobranche' tree climbing experience near to Semur en Auxois. It is easy and convenient to hire bicycles and explore the country lanes and the Canal de Bourgogne. Hop on the tourist boat that leaves from Pouilly-en-Auxois
and experience the locks and tunnel of the beautiful Canal. Or enjoy horse riding at the stables just 5 minutes away from the two properties.
In addition to everything already mentioned, there are weekly markets in Semur-en-Auxois, Venarey les Laumes, Dijon
and Beaune. Summer markets (usually in the evening) fill dates in the summer calendar and are increasingly popular and feature many dining options and live music.
As we live locally, we can advise you on some of the lesser known places to swim. There's a secluded fresh spring to cool off in (only the locals know about this gem) and a small municipal pool 15 minutes away that is never crowded and only 1.50€ per visit!
We can also provide you with walking routes and provide printed walking maps for your use during your stay. There are so many walks to explore in the area around Frolois. A ramblers paradise.
Is a week long enough?
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