Romantic stay in Burgundy area of France
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Romantic stay in Burgundy area of France
My husband and I are celebrating our 20th Anniversary next summer and are planning a trip to France. We have stays already arranged in Paris and Nice and are looking to stay in between the two cities for 2 nights. We are interested in the countryside, wine, vineyards, beauty and romance. I have narrowed down the choices to 4 places and would love opinions from people who may have stayed at any of them recently or know others who have. Right now we are thinking about: Chateau Andre Ziltener, Chateau de Codignat, Chateau de Vault de Lugny, and Hostellerie de Levernois. I would appreciate any thoughts and if you have other suggestions similar to these properties. Thank you!
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Hostellerie de Levernois is outstanding. We couldn't get a reservation so we booked the next door lodgings..big disappointment, especially after touring the Hostellerie and having dinner there (don't miss that experience). Levernois is a tiny, isolated village but only 10 minutes from Beaune, which we found to be a delightful town as a base. After one night at the aforementioned poor substitute we left and found a pleasant hotel in the heart of Beaune.
stu (next post, some pics of that part of Burgundy in October, right after harvest)
stu (next post, some pics of that part of Burgundy in October, right after harvest)
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Camptips: Pix of Beaune and other parts of the region
https://picasaweb.google.com/stuartt...eBurgundy2009#
Enjoy your visit. One thing about post-harvest October...not crowded.
https://picasaweb.google.com/stuartt...eBurgundy2009#
Enjoy your visit. One thing about post-harvest October...not crowded.
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Two nights isn't much time in Burgundy, and it will consume at least 7 hrs to drive to Burgundy from Nice. Seven hours in the car isn't the way I would want to spend a day of my anniversary trip to France.
Have you considered Provence instead of Burgundy? Only 3 hrs away from Nice. There are scads of vineyards in the Cote du Rhone region - also lots of sunflower & lavender fields if you'll be there around July. Provence is only 3 hrs via relaxing TGV to/from Paris.
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Have you considered Provence instead of Burgundy? Only 3 hrs away from Nice. There are scads of vineyards in the Cote du Rhone region - also lots of sunflower & lavender fields if you'll be there around July. Provence is only 3 hrs via relaxing TGV to/from Paris.
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I did the exact trip two years ago in September right before harvest time in Burgundy. I agree it is pretty aggressive travel plans since the travel to Nice is not easy. We took the train and it was about 7 hours.
I completely enjoyed Burgundy and can't wait to go back. It is very quiet and not over populated. I will definitely go back again.
We stayed in Chateau Chassagne Montrachet. Owned by Michel Picard. It is very small, I believe 4 rooms but we enjoyed it. They are right by the bike trail. You can rent one from them and head through Burgundy and take it all in. I think it was about 20 minutes to get to Beaune.
We were happy we did this leg since it was so quiet and relaxed, it made for a great break from the urban setting in Paris and Nice.
I loved Nice and enjoyed everythign there. If you only have one excursion I would recommend a boat from the Marina to St. Tropez.
I completely enjoyed Burgundy and can't wait to go back. It is very quiet and not over populated. I will definitely go back again.
We stayed in Chateau Chassagne Montrachet. Owned by Michel Picard. It is very small, I believe 4 rooms but we enjoyed it. They are right by the bike trail. You can rent one from them and head through Burgundy and take it all in. I think it was about 20 minutes to get to Beaune.
We were happy we did this leg since it was so quiet and relaxed, it made for a great break from the urban setting in Paris and Nice.
I loved Nice and enjoyed everythign there. If you only have one excursion I would recommend a boat from the Marina to St. Tropez.
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I have stayed twice at the Chateau de Bellecroix in Chagny, 10 miles south of Beaune. A beautiful place with a fine restaurant, albeit a bit pricey: http://www.chateau-bellecroix.com/.
It is near several vineyards; Volnay and Meursault are both between Chagny and Beaune. All in all, a lovely region of Burgundy.
It is near several vineyards; Volnay and Meursault are both between Chagny and Beaune. All in all, a lovely region of Burgundy.
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Wow - thanks for the information on travel time. I did not realize it would take so long to travel to the Burgundy area. We are rethinking our itinerary and taking your suggestions to spend 2 nights in Provence instead. Currently, we are looking at La Coquillade. Thoughts? We would like to take advantage of the lavender fields and vineyards.
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We stay in Gites, so I can't help you with upscale hotels.
Do you have my 27 page itinerary for Provence & Cote d'Azur? I've sent it to over 3,000 people on Fodors. E-mail me at [email protected] & I'll attach a copy to the reply e-mail
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Do you have my 27 page itinerary for Provence & Cote d'Azur? I've sent it to over 3,000 people on Fodors. E-mail me at [email protected] & I'll attach a copy to the reply e-mail
Stu Dudley