28 Best Hotels in Burgundy, France

This onetime Cistercian abbey tucked away in the lush Ouch valley, a 30-minute drive west of Nuits-Saint-George, has been converted into a high-end hideaway hotel. The spartan monastic decor has been ousted, and the interior now leans towards a luxury country house feel, with tartan-covered armchairs, stained glass windows, antique furniture, and a wood-burning stove. The rooms, which have oodles of charm, vary in size and style, from flamboyant Baroque to quirky contemporary, and most have whirlpool baths. Walk around the grounds to discover oversized bronze Paul Day sculptures, century-old trees, a lake, and a watermill. There are two eateries, a bistro in the former monk's kitchen, and a fine dining restaurant, Le 1131. The latter are both helmed by award-winning local chef Guillaume Royer.

In Vieux Troyes's topsy-turvy 16th-century former mint, this bargain find has a quaint inner courtyard and pleasant rooms. The "comfort" rooms might be too basic and small for some, but the "charm" category offers iron bedframes and authentic brick fireplaces. The largest room, on the second floor, is also one of the only ones with a bathtub.

Considered by some to be an obligatory stop on their tour of Burgundy's vineyards, this château retains glorious vestiges of bygone days: painted ceilings, a gigantic vaulted crypt-cellar (now the dining room), suits of armor, and (some) guest rooms with magnificent beamed ceilings and lovely views. The restaurant's menu includes classic dishes such as fillet of Charolais beef with a creamy mushroom sauce, and comforting old-fashioned desserts such as crêpes Suzette and Grand Marnier soufflé.

Retired farmer Claude Brodard began building his chambres d'hôte (bed-and-breakfast) in an old stable, bucolically enshrined just south of Auxerre, more than 20 years ago, and the cozy, comfortable, reasonably priced rooms overlook his fields. Château de Laborde is the smallest, sunniest, and most intimate room. Homemade preserves—cassis, quince, and carrot—are served at breakfast.

A bit off the beaten track, but only a short drive from Vézelay, this moated château with stellar period decor was built between the 13th and 16th centuries; its regal guest quarters are accented with high ceilings, wooden floors, open fireplaces, and toile de Jouy fabrics. The finest room—Le Roy—has a four-poster bed and direct access to the swimming pool in the vaults. The ancient kitchen is now home to the château's restaurant (open June through mid-November), where chef Franco Bowanee presents delicious dishes using homegrown vegetables from the garden.

At this luxurious, 19th-century grand hotel, ask for one of the large, plush guest rooms overlooking the tiny, tranquil back garden and its reflecting pool. The garden is also the backdrop for the stylish restaurant, Les Jardins de la Cloche, and there's a swanky spa in the vaulted cellars.

This idyllic Relais & Châteaux property—a gracious country manor, smartly run by Séverine Pétilaire-Bellet and Axel Nérin—enchants on many levels, from its unique fleur-de-lis topiary and its superb restaurant to its wood-beamed cathedral guest rooms. The cuisine, under chef Philippe Augé, is of the highest standard and has earned the restaurant a Michelin star (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays except in July and August). A bistro offering more reasonably priced menus is open daily for lunch and dinner each day.

Rooms at this moderately priced inn are simply, yet smartly, decorated; most people, however, come for the cooking, which is some of the best in the region. Signature dishes include foie gras ravioli and fillet of Charolais steak with a Pinot Noir sauce.

Colorful, well-appointed rooms display charm and designer chic at the “Red Hat,” where the pleasant surroundings are complemented by the fine fare at William Frachot's on-site restaurant. Renowned for classic cuisine laced with inventive counterpoints, the eponymous eatery (closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) offers dishes showcasing local seasonal game and an impressive cheese board selection.

Time-burnished if not time-stained, this old-fashioned hotel was built in 1817 on a site where parts of the abbey once stood. It provides rooms that are, for the most part, spacious and well-appointed with eclectic, modern furnishings; some overlook a quiet garden, while others have views of the abbey church.

Close to the city's key sights, this street-corner hotel is a convenient choice to start a tour of Dijon. Guest rooms are light and soberly decorated with touches of color varying in tones from beige and gray to black and orange. Streetside rooms have Old World wrought-iron balconies, while those at the front of the hotel give you a peek of the Philippe Le Bon tower. A buffet breakfast is served under a vast glass-and-metal veranda at the rear of the hotel. There are also 10 fully-equipped apartments in the main hotel building, and six rooms in annex buildings nearby. It's worth upgrading to a superior room, as the standard rooms are on the small side.

Understated chic meets 18th-century authenticity at this boutique-style hotel in a converted water mill. Antique brick walls, oak beams, and terra-cotta tile floors are beautifully balanced by a sleek contemporary decor and modern comforts, such as gleaming bathrooms, air-conditioning, and plasma-screen TVs. Because it’s owned by Domaine Laroche (a mainstream Chablis producer) breakfast includes a panoramic view of Grand Cru vines; the hotel also has a new-wave bistro (book ahead) on the ground floor, and wine tastings are offered in the nearby boutique.

This stylish ensemble of buildings spanning the 14th to 16th centuries oozes history from every arcade of its Renaissance courtyard, and, even better, all guest rooms—named for different Burgundy wines—have been luxuriously modernized and decorated with individual panache; some have wood beams, others canopied or four-poster beds. Those on the top story offer views over Beaune's famed multicolor tile roofs. Breakfast (additional charge) is served in a vaulted cellar; there's no hotel restaurant as such, but the excellent Loiseau des Vignes is right next door. The sleek spa offers the latest in relaxation and well-being experiences including a dry hydro-massage bed, aquabiking, and a state-of-the-art full-body cryotherapy device; the giant barrel outside serves as a sauna.

This city-center boutique hotel is located in a converted Haussmann building, where guest rooms are decorated in a brash black-and-white color scheme. The rooms also offer suspended beds and high-end amenities such as Nespresso machines and giant TV screens equipped with mini-Macs. Posh cocktails are served up in the bar, which doubles as the breakfast room in the mornings.

This hotel's "bones" are 17th century, as it is a fetching timber-frame post house; inside, the guest rooms are accented with wooden beams and rustic furniture. Ask for one on the inner courtyard, where it's quieter.

A terrace out front welcomes you to this rambling hotel, which features light, bright (if somewhat staid) rooms—most with private balconies. It has a top-notch restaurant that serves high-end cuisine and Burgundian classics.

Originally part of the Vassy cement works, this elegant 19th-century manor offers comfortable guest rooms decorated with family heirlooms; even the bathrooms are inviting (the Hippolyte Room, for instance, has an open-plan bathroom with a freestanding tub near the fireplace). Generous breakfasts—including homemade jams, light-as-air pancakes, and fresh croissants—are served in the pretty conservatory at intimate individual tables; convivial evening meals (reservations essential) are served around a communal table.

Sitting pretty in the middle of manicured rows of Meursault vines, the Château de Citeaux provides a stately setting for this hotel and spa. The grand Napoléon III ballroom, with its monumental fireplace, creaky parquet floors, and ostentatiously decorated walls and ceiling, is the backdrop for top-notch cuisine. Or you can pull up a chair in the château's ancient kitchens, now a bistro, for lunchtime options. In the opposite wing, modern guest rooms with minimalist decor are easier on the eye; those on the first floor have private terraces with stunning views over the vineyards or village. After touring some world-class wine producers, take a plunge in the property’s indoor pool, or revive your body and soul in the hammam. For full-on pampering, book a Fruititherapy treatment at the spa, where options include a body scrub with black currant and grape seeds, a fruit-pulp wrap, and a seasonal-fruit face mask.

Tin chandeliers, Nantes silk and calico hangings, antique scrollwork panels, and other traditional luxe touches make lodgings in this trio of vine-clad, pink-and-yellow 15th- and 16th-century houses especially alluring. The guest salon is set in a vaulted cave-wine cellar fitted out with the latest in soigné furniture. From the name (for the city's centuries-old roosting haunts of storks) to the daub-and-wattle facade abuzz with the pattern of timbered logs, a storybook courtyard, and a fairy-tale staircase, this is a truly magical retreat.

Just north of town, Le Richebourg looks so ordinary from the outside that you wouldn’t give it a second glance as you drive by on the busy thoroughfare through Vosne-Romanée, but the good-size guest rooms inside are super stylish. A swanky spa and a garden-view restaurant serving modern Burgundy-based cuisine complete the picture.

Once a winemaker's home and later a restaurant, this cluster of stone buildings near the church in Gevrey-Chambertin has been smartened up and now houses a charming boutique hotel. The spacious rooms blend the rustic and the modern, with antique furniture, original artwork, and sleek bathrooms with walk-in showers (the higher-end rooms have tubs as well). The ancient cellar is the perfect place to do some serious wine tasting in the evenings, and the cozy salon (with a log fire in winter) is just the spot to relax afterwards with a bottle purchased from the owner's stock. 

This converted paper mill in a tree-lined garden exudes rustic charm; its spacious guest rooms—some with views of the river, others looking out over the countryside—have a smart country-luxe decor. All throughout the property, boutique chic meets 17th-century rural elegance to create a beautiful effect, thanks to the stone fireplace, white-painted beams, concrete floors, and modern artwork. Gourmet table d'hôte dinners are organized from Monday through Saturday; be sure to reserve in advance. Expect refined, innovative dishes that are inspired by traditional Burgundian fare alongside hand-picked Burgundy wines.

At this inn, which began life as a canon's house in 1776, guest rooms are clean, spacious, and well-appointed. Street-side Rooms 42 and 43 are especially nice, while those opening out onto the patio at the rear are modern and stylish with cutting-edge bathrooms. Padded, leather armchairs in the lounge and the little curved wooden bar give public areas a comfy charm. In the traditional red-and-gold restaurant, chef-owner Phillipe Godard prepares with flair a broad range of prix-fixe menus.

At Relais Bernard Loiseau, lovely lodgings ooze rustic-chic with exposed beams, traditional red-clay tile floors, and elegantly understated furnishings. Rooms vary in size but are charming overall and can come with perks like fireplaces or balconies that face the gorgeous garden courtyard. Many folks who come here, however, are more interested in the chapel-like dining room than the guest rooms. Chef Patrick Bertron turns out a feather-light nouvelle version of rich Burgundian fare pioneered by the late Bernard Loiseau, one of France's culinary superstars. Maximize your dining pleasure by indulging in the superb desserts and libations from the impressive wine list (a large selection can be ordered by the glass).

This half-timber hotel, in the pedestrian zone near the church of St-Jean, has rooms that are refreshingly done in a sleek modern style; their white-and-pastel-color walls contrast tastefully with the sophisticated, multihue furnishings. Some rooms are connected by a path running through the second floor's tree-filled atrium. The powder-pink velvet upholstery in the predominantly dark-wall bar is worth sinking into for a predinner cocktail.

Erected in the 19th century, this rather grand, vine-covered mansion is close to the center of Auxerre, just a short walk from the cathedral. Its unpretentious guest rooms are clean, comfortable, and spacious; those overlooking the rear courtyard are quietest. You can start the day here by enjoying a sustaining (and reasonably priced) buffet breakfast, then cap it by relaxing on the lovely terrace after a long sightseeing session.