Guest reviews
Our two cottages are located in a quiet village in the heart of the vineyards, 12km from Chalon-sur-Saône and 30km from Beaune, on the wine route, the ‘Route des Vins’, between Mercurey and Givry.
Renovated in an old winery courtyard complex, they are furnished in a simple and homely style which makes for a comfortable, relaxing visit.
The village, Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, is in a very central location for discovering the cultural and heritage riches of South Burgundy. Your visit can take in sites from Beaune to Cluny (or further south to Solutré) or from Autun in the west to Chalon and Tournus to the east, passing by real jewels like the castles of Sercy and La Rochepot.
The surrounding hills, parts of which are classified by the EU as ‘Natura 2000’ sites, offer numerous possibilities for hiking starting from the front door of your cottage.
Our corner of Burgundy is full of well kept secrets and we will be more than happy to help you find them - panoramic views, bike paths, canals, lakes, hidden villages and local products.
Places we recommend, historical highlights, activities for family ...
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Location: 45km West of the cottages.
Nearby: castle of Sully, Morvan landscapes, castle of Couches
Why we love this place:
It is a unique place which combines Roman and Gallic remains, walls from the early Middle Ages and Gothic monuments. There you wil find :
Location: 35km north of the cottages.
Nearby: the castle of La Rochepot, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Nolay village, Citeaux abbey
Why we recommend Beaune:
Location: South of cottages towards Cluny, 20km south of Chalon
Nearby: the "Voie Verte" cycle track, the wine appellation Montagny, Bissy-sur-Fley village, Mont Avril views
Why we recommend this place:
Location: 12km East of the cottage
Nearby: the Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey, Givry, the "Voie Verte" cycle track
What is worth the visit in Chalon :
Location: 45km South of the cottages, 13km from Tournus
Nearby: Tournus, Saint Gengoux, Cormatin, Taizé, Cluny, Chapaize.
Why we love this place:
Location: 45km south of the cottages, 10km north of Cluny.
Nearby: Cluny, Tournus, Saint Gengoux, Taizé, Chapaize and numerous Romanesque chapels, the "Voie Verte".
Why we love this place :
Location: at 3 km from the gites
A proximité: Givry, Mercurey, Chalon, the "Voie Verte" cycle track.
Why we recommend this visit:
Location: 25km northwest of cottages, 15km southwest of Beaune.
Nearby: Beaune, Nolay, Cirque du bout du Monde, Meursault, Pommard, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Chagny.
Why we love this place:
Location: 6km from the cottages.
Nearby: the village of Rully, Mercurey, village of Fontaines (with its 'lavoirs'), the caves of Agneux
Why we love this place:
Location: south of the cottages, 25km from Cluny.
Nearby: Saint Gengoux, Buxy, Cormatin, Taizé, Cluny, Chapaize church and The Voie Verte.
Why we love this place:
The view from the road provides an overview of the south wing and gives an idea of the different periods of construction (and reconstruction) of the chateau - one of the most original in Burgundy.
Its wooden palisade is exceptional : it is probably the only example from this period still intact in France. The palisades, designed for sending projectiles through the gaps, were replaced later by stone machicolations (similar to the Palais des Papes in Avignon.
Location: 40km northwest from the cottages, 15km from Autun.
Nearby: Couches, Autun, Bibracte, the Morvan.
Why we like this place:
Location: et 18km west of the cottages on the road to Autun.
Nearby: the Mont Rome (panoramic views), the Canal du Centre
Why we like this place:
Location:70 km southwest of cottages.
Nearby: Digoin et son pont canal, chateau de La Clayette, chapelles de Gourdon, Bois Sainte Marie et Montceaux-l'Etoile - on the way are located the coal mine museum (Torcy) and the impresive former tiles plant (Ciry-le-Noble), both worth visiting.
Why we recommend Paray-le-Monial:
Location: 35km south from the cottages, 20km from Cluny.
Nearby: Chapaize chapel, the village and castle of Cormatin, the Taizé community, the Blanot caves, the Voie Verte.
Why we love this place:
Location: 40km southeast from the cottages, 30km south of Chalon/Saone.
Nearby: Cuisery (Eden Centre and booksellers) Chapaize, Brancion, National Nature Reserve of Truchère
Why we recommend this place:
Location: 12km from Chalon, the valley where our cottages are located.
Nearby: Traditional villages, the Wine Route, chapels and many walks.
Why we love this place:
Location: 70km west of the cottages, after Autun.
Nearby: the Morvan wild region, Autun, Uchon rocks.
Why we like this place:
Beyond our hospitable welcome, we are committed to providing our guests with a healthy and natural environment when they stay at our gites.
Each year we add new ideas to enrich our "sustainable development" approach.
Some of our actions, like the use of laundry and cleaning products based on natural ingredients, may not be very visible as for green gite, but we are convinced that these actions contribute to the quality of your stay in our little corner of Burgundy.
The chateau of Germolles, the best preserved residence of the Dukes of Burgundy (late 14th century), was a palatial country residence of a "shepherdess princess".
The visits are enriched by the fascinating stories told by the owners who are passionate about their Chateau and its past history.
There are a number of public lectures throughout the year as well as workshops for children.
At only 3 km from the gîtes, you can ride there by bike.
Le 11/05/2020
Afin de rassurer nos futurs visiteurs nous avons pris 2 mesures radicales:
1- ne pas louer plusieurs jours entre 2 locations (dans la mesure du possible)
2- rembourser sans conditions les acomptes en 2020 (si cela est demandé en cas d'annulation)
Nos mesures de précautions:
Sur cette page vous trouverez des informations relatives à nos mesures de précautions, ainsi que le protocole sanitaire recommandé par Gites de France et que nous allons appliquer au mieux de nos possibilités.
Nous espérons que ces informations vous donnerons confiance pour nous rendre visite.
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Vous pouvez également consulter les avis de nos hôtes, qui signalent souvent l'attention toute particulière que nous portons à l'accueil et au bien-être de nos clients.
N'hésitez pas à nous appeler au 06 80 53 38 93.