Location: Beaune, Burgundy, France, Europe
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Apartment
Guests rave about our newly restored, bright, spacious, and luxuriously equipped two bedroom, one bathroom apartment (called "Le Relais du Vieux Beaune") in the heart of medieval Beaune.
FEATURES:
- Fully restored apartment in what was 18th Century wine merchant's house in an unbeatable central location.
- New, fully equipped kitchen with brand-new appliances, including microwave and dishwasher.
- 2 huge bedrooms: 1 w/ queen-size bed + 1 w/ 2 double beds.
- Separate living room with a flat screen satellite TV (many English channels), extensive book and DVD library.
- Full sized bathtub in bathroom with wall-mounted shower (and curtain!), as well as a washer and dryer.
- Unlimited access to courtyard: bistro table & chairs supplied to enjoy al fresco meals.
- Unlimited hi-fi wireless internet access included in rental price.
- Charmingly furnished with antiques that offset the original moulded ceilings, wooden floors, and marble fireplaces.
- Crib and high chair are available free of charge upon request.
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Le Relais du Vieux Beaune is located on the second floor (one floor up from the street) of a newly restored 18th century building with a private, shared courtyard set well back from the street. Just walk across the cobblestoned street in the mornings to buy your croissants at one of the town's best boulangeries. At lunch or dinner enjoy a fabulous meal at one of Beaune's many rustic bistros or Michelin starred restaurants and then retire back to your French pied-a-terre for a fabulous sleep in our top-of-the-line beds made up with high quality linens.
Beaune is a vibrant but peaceful town of 20,000 people which is the epicentre of the winemaking culture in Burgundy. Winetasting opportunities are literally to be found at every street corner!
Grab the French market bags we leave for you and head two blocks away to stock up at Beaune's large and wonderful twice weekly outdoor market on the stunning Place Carnot - cheeses, fruits, bread, clothes, and goodies galore.
Beaune is a medieval jewel - extremely picturesque and remarkably well-preserved. Walk around the middle age fortifcations that encircle the town or just take exquisite pleasure in sitting at one of Beaune's many cafes or in our flagstoned courtyard enjoying a sublime glass of wine or coffee.
You can take off and explore the rolling vineyards and Burgundy's famous and quaint wine villages which surround Beaune such as Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Pernand-Vergelesses by foot, bike, or car. There is a fabulous bike rental shop that helps with trip planning just a block away.
We feel our mission is to allow our guests to experience Burgundy and Beaune like a local, so we leave a ton of local information and "insider" tips at the apartment for your perusal, as well as a special gift to welcome you to this very special part of France. Although we do not live onsite, we are always available to help you get the most out of your stay in Beaune and in Burgundy.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Washer is in bathroom - not shared
- Dryer : Dryer is in bathroom - not shared
- Linens Provided : Beautiful high quality bed linens - beds are made up for your arrival.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Child Bed : We can supply and baby cot free of charge upon request.
- Crib : Free upon request.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : French cable TV, International satellite Tv with many English channels.
- DVD
- Video Library : Extensive library of English DVDs
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Some French CDs to put you in the mood!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped kitchen (oven ,full sized fridge) with all the cooking utensils you could possibly need, a microwave, and dishwasher.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Very extensive selection of cooking equipment.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : A shared courtyard where you can eat or relax outside. We leave a bistro table and chairs in the apartment for this use.
- Communications
- Telephone : We have a completely unblocked phone line.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Unlimited wireless high speed internet is included in the rental price.
- Other Amenities
- We leave three bulging binders of "insider information" at the house with tips for our favorite restaurants, shops, bakeries, cafes, etc. so that you can really live like a local!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Sorry - not pets! We've had a few bad experiences in the past.
- Kid Friendly : All of our properties welcome children.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No exceptions.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Winetastings galore, gastronomic restaurants, chateaux visits, vineyard tours, and basically the French lifestyle "par excellence."
Rate Details (In Euros)
Weekly Rate: 800 Euros (7 nights / 8 days)
* We accept all major credit cards via PayPal
** We require a 200 Euros security deposit which is fully refundable,
minus utilities consumed, within a month of your departure.
*** We ask for a 50% booking deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
We are a French - Canadian couple who met and fell in love in Burgundy. I am from Victoria, BC, Canada and came to Beaune on a Rotary exchange when I was 18. During that year I met and fell madly in love with Franck, a native Burgundian from a winemaking village just outside of Beaune.
That was 18 years ago and now we have three lovely Franco-Canadian daughters, four vacation rentals in and around Beaune, and a very trans-atlantic lifestyle! Our rentals and free activity-planning service allow you to live in Burgundy like a local. We love helping our guests discover authentic France.
Why the Owner Chose Beaune
I was attending a lycee in Beaune when I met and fell in love with my husband (who also went to school there). When we lived in Burgundy between 2004-2009 my eldest daughters went to school in Beaune and our youngest daughter Clementine, was born in the Beaune hospital in one of their beautiful new O.R.s with a bay window looking out on to the sun coming up over the Burgundian vineyards. Not too shabby a way to enter ther world! Not only do we feel that Beaune is the perfect French town for our guests to enjoy and explore, but it is a place that holds a very special place in our hearts.
The Unique Benefits of this Apartment
Walking across the street for some of the town's best baguettes, taking your market bags and filling them up at Beaune's extraordinary market, shopping in Beaune's unique and beautiful boutiques, enjoying a stroll around the medieval walls of the town as the sun sets or rises, reveling in a scrumptuous meal in one of Beaune's countless restaurants then strolling back home to fall into a deliciously comfortable bed, sitting on a bench in the picturesque Place Carnot watching the children ride on the ancient merry-go-round, having a winetasting in a 13th century stone cellar, going to the local cafe often enough that the waiters and the "locals" recognize you and remember your favorite table...
Property Photos
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- Queen sized bed and desk in spacious blue bedroom. - France Vacation Rental
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- Our second bedroom is equipped with two double beds, an antique desk and armoire - France Vacation Rental
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- Bright, fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher and mircrowave. - France Vacation Rental
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- Experience the comfort of our queen sized bed made up with high end linens
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- Extra-Large twin beds (just shy of double) in second bedroom.
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- Living room: leather couches, flat-screen TV, DVD player, satellite TV, books.
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- Have a rest on our comfortable leather couches and enjoy your welcome gift!
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- Bathroom: full bathtub with wall mounted shower (& curtain), washer and dryer
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- Graceful stairs leading down to shared courtyard (open door) below.
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- Detail of the shared courtyard at your disposal.
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- Street view - our apartment is the one on the second floor with open shutters.
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- You will be right in the heart of the stunning town of Beaune.
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- Front row seats for Beaune's bustling streets and lively cafes.
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- You are also steps away from the busy twice-weekly market in Beaune.
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- Beaune is surrounded by rolling vineyards - perfect for biking and walking!
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- Don't forget to visit the world-famous "hospices" while in Beaune.
Traveler Reviews (17)
Home Away from Home in Beautiful Beaune
Guest: Garry & Jan
(Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11
Review Submitted: 11/03/11
My wife and I spent a week in Beaune last May and we were so glad that we chose Le Relais as our home base. In the months preceding our stay Franck & Laura were very helpful, supplying any information we needed, especially the detailed package of directions for finding the apartment, parking, getting the door key and general orientation to Beaune. The folder of user instructions for every appliance came in handy a few times – especially as we had never used a front loader washing machine before. The folders of dining & touring recommendations were also handy. The local parking pass was invaluable! They thought of everything – even on our arrival we found the cupboards stocked with consumables like tea, coffee, sugar, sauces etc. - we saved the complimentary bottle of wine for dinner :) The apartment itself was perfect – clean, spacious (especially for 2), airy, plenty of natural light … and most importantly, exactly as advertised – no nasty surprises! It was a short walk (5 to 8 min) to the town centre, where we spent a few afternoons, enjoying a glass of Chardonnay, watching the tourists & locals pass by and soaking up the atmosphere & lovely Spring weather. Tourist tip – if you plan to do walks in, or tour the gorgeous countryside – find the ‘Office de Tourisme’ in Beaune and buy the brochure/map called, “Walks in the Beaune Countryside” – for only 3 euros – we used it as a driving, walking, touring guide for natural & historical attractions - we hiked through beautiful wooded hills & valleys, walked through some of the top vineyards of Burgundy, toured chateaux & their amazing wine cellars, explored ancient castles ... wonderful memories! Frank & Laura tick all the boxes for making Le Relais du Vieux Beaune, a wonderful home away from home.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Lovely apartment in wonderful Beaune!
Guest: Kayde
(SF Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 07/28/11
Review Submitted: 09/25/11
My husband and I stayed here for one week and really enjoyed this very comfortable & well-appointed flat. It is in a great location--walking distance to the best of Beaune. The owners, Laura and Franck, have created a great place to stay, and were very helpful to us in planning our stay, etc. Specific high points for us: The bed in which we slept was very comfortable and larger than typical French/ European beds. My husband is 6' 3" and other places we stayed in France were not nearly as comfortable for him due to the shorter standard beds in most places. The apartment is visually pleasing and well furnished with amenities and good practical extras that add to the comfort of one's stay. Everything was clean and in good condition. We had everything we could have needed or wanted and more. We also appreciated that there was a secure place (locked courtyard) to store the bicycles we rented during our stay. As far as choosing Beaune to visit, it is a fantastic place to experience the best of French living with a wonderful food market, some of the best wine you will probably ever experience, and really great restaurants. The city itself is great to explore and is steeped in history with great intact medieval architecture. It is also a good central location for exploring the greater Burgandy area by car. For us, however, we were content to get around town on foot (very easy to do) and rent bicycles to venture outside of the city to explore the some of the region's best vineyards and wineries. The bike paths winding through the vineyards linking one village to another are amazing such that cycling for many kilometers is quite easy. We enjoyed a wonderful 40 km loop stopping in a number of villages along the way. Rarely were we on roads with any auto traffic. If you go to Beaune, do not miss a visit to L'Ange Guardien. This is an excellent winemaker and purveyor of select wines from the region. It is a smaller operation, very personal, and not touristy like some of the other tasting rooms and caves. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or new to the culture of wine, you will not go wrong with a tasting and purchase from this high-quality cave. We had such a great time in Beaune and hope we are fortunate to be able to return some day. If so, we would not hesitate to stay in Laura and Franck's wonderful apartment.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Quintessential French Charm in the Heart of Beaune
Guest: Lorne and Paola
(West Vancouver, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 09/08/11
My husband could not have picked us a better place to stay in Bergundy. Beaune is the best place to settle and branch out. This apartment was charming, tasteful, well-situated, spacious and clean. It was the highlight of our European vacation. It was kid friendly. My seven and four-year old really appreciated the space, the tub and their own beds, and I the amenities. We had the pleasure of getting our pain quotidienne [baguette] at the family-owned bakery just a block away. The farmers' market, charcutteries, epiceries and outdoor restaurants were mere minutes by foot. We would highly recommend this apartment to friends and family.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A gem in Beaune
Guest: mtardif
(New York)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11
Review Submitted: 09/07/11
My family had a perfect stay at this lovely apartment. Franck and Laura were very helpful throughout the entire process and we hope to go back next year. The apartment was as advertised or better as every need had been anticipated. Very clean and we felt right at home. The location couldn't have been better. We had a hard time deciding which bakery to go to in the morning and the rest of Beaune was just a few steps away. No car is needed if you're staying within the walls and the train is a couple of blocks away where we went to Dijon for the day. Don't miss the market on Wednesday or Saturday. My wife made some wonderful meals in the well stocked kitchen. Of course there are so many restaurants to choose from it's hard to have a bad meal in Beaune. A short walk away we had an absolutely delicious meal at Benaton with it's Michelin star. The market menu is very reasonably priced and well worth it. For some of the best deserts or afternoon "tea" it's a toss-up between Wagner or Bouche. It's like deciding who's your favorite child. If you're into food and wine I can't image a better place to visit. Also not to miss if you're going with children is the park. We packed a picnic, rowed a boat, the kids rode horses and the carousel. It also has a playground and some fun fountains to play with. Overall the apartment and Beaune provided our family a great vacation.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful, Elegant, Old World Apartment in Beaune
Guest: France Fan
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11
Review Submitted: 08/12/11
I don’t think I have ever been so impressed by a vacation rental. This was our first time staying in Laura and Franck’s apartment in Beaune, and I didn’t want to ever leave. Our family (2 adults, two children) had been travelling for a long time all over France, and we were surprised to find that this was the best part of our trip. We slept like babies in the serene beauty of the gracious bedrooms. Our bed and bedding was so divinely comfortable, and our two children each had their own huge bed in their room. To complete to our mutual serenity, their bedroom was separated from ours by the hallway and the sitting room, giving us all additional privacy and quiet for slumber. We woke every morning to drink our coffee in bed and soak in the beauty of the exquisite old lozenges decorating the high ceilings of the bedrooms, and to wander around feeling the smooth ancient oak floors underfoot. After weeks of dealing with the grit of sandy beaches and the grime of larger cities, both the apartment and Beaune itself were just so clean! The apartment could not have been better equipped or more immaculate. Laura and Franck seem to have found the perfect balance between modern convenience (read: good bathroom, full laundry facilities, and a modern and totally equipped kitchen) and respect for old world architectural charm. The result is that you have everything you need right where you need it, but there is also space and elegance to inspire your soul. We had never spent much time in Beaune, and we simply fell in love with the experience that this gite and the city provides. It was a perfect amalgam of the pleasure of the countryside and the convenience and stimulation of a city. The apartment was so peaceful and quiet, but by stepping outside, we could buy pain au chocolates at the boulangerie twenty paces away, or stroll down the street to the Café Carnot for lunch or dinner. Our children could stay at the apartment to finish watching their video in the salon, while my husband and I could sit together and have a glass of Burgundy’s astounding vintages in the wine bar two blocks away. There was no worry about finding parking for the wonderful Beaune market on Saturday, since we simply wandered out the door to explore all the treasures. And Beaune at night! I never realized how the city was transformed by all the atmospheric lighting! We had the most divine dinner at Le Petite Paradis, merely a five minute walk away.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
It's better in Beaune!
Guest: Mary
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
We stayed in Le Relais Du Vieux Beaune for a week in May after a week's stay in another in Paris. We fell in love with Beaune, and this roomy beautiful apartment! It is lovingly maintained and decorated with antiques and up-to-date top shelf appliances. I loved the country style chandliers and medallions on the ceilings and the gleaming wood floors. There is a boulangerie/ patisserie, wine shop and restaurant about 200m from the front door. And it is situated about 5 min from the center of town where we walked every day and enjoyed great meals and wines. Our bests: Ma Cuisine and Le Jardin des Remparts (just gorgeous!) in Beaune and lunch at La Maison d'Olivier Leflaive in nearby Puligny-Montrachet. We dined in on cheeses, olives and sausages from one of the in-town fromagerie and bread from our neighbor! Would love to return! It's on my list! And Franck and Laura are great to work, ready with advice with and prompt in returning the deposit!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Le Relais du Vieux Beaune Apartment Was Far Beyond Our Expectations
Guest: Lucy & Mike
(Calabasas, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/17/10
Review Submitted: 05/09/11
We arrived on Sunday, April 17,2011 at the Beaune Apartment for 8 nights after completing a 7 night Rhone/Soane River Cruise. My sister and brother in law joined us for our stay in this 2 bedroom apartment. I did have some concerns because we had only one bathroom for 4 adults. No worries, the one bathroom worked out fine, since in Europe, the toilet is in a separate room. We had a rental car for the week and easily found parking in front of the apartment or very near the apartment. Also, having the parking pass was a great savings for us because parking would have been expensive. The apartment was just gorgeous and wonderful. Kitchen was very modern and had everything you may need to fix meals, etc. We also used the washer & dryer as soon as we arrived since we had been gone already for 10 days. Having the appliance manuals handy proved to be very helpful. Both bedrooms are spacious allowing us to store all our clothes, luggage, etc in our rooms....and let me add the matresses were very confortable. The "things to do" binders were very helpful and made our outings very rewarding. During our stay in Beaune, we went to a variety of outdoor markets, but the Saturday Beaune market was outstanding. We went to the Beaune Market the Saturday before Easter Sunday and it was packed with people buying everything for Easter Dinner (at least that is what I assumed). We bought all of our food from the outdoor market, which included roasted chicken, salad fixings, french green beans, olives, etc for a proper Easter Dinner at the Apartment, and it was great. I am SO GLAD we chose Beaune over Dijon for our stay in the Burgundy area because it is truly a jewel, and the apartment and apartment location is an easy walk from anything you would want to see in Beaune. Also, the train station is a short 5-10 minute walk to the apartment. On a final note, who would expect the owners would call a day after our arrival to make sure everything was ok at the apartment. Thanks Laura and Franck for making our stay in Beaune one of our most memorable vacations.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Super Apt. in Beaune!
Guest: PJ
(Cranford, NJ)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11
Review Submitted: 04/04/11
Apartment is well located and exactly as advertised. Owners are super helpful and made our stay easy and comfortable. The apartment is walking distance to all restaurants and shops in Beaune and a short drive to most of the Domaines we wanted to visit. I've already recommended to friends and will stay there again when we return to Beaune.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
The best yet!
Guest: j'aimelekayak
(St. George, UTAH, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/07/10
Review Submitted: 12/14/10
We have just returned from a stay at Le Relais de Vieux Beaune. A last-minute necessity to be in France prompted this booking and owners Laura and Franck offered Paypal as an easy means to confirm the booking. The directions they provided to find and gain access the apartment were precise. It is an easy walk from the train station and, had we had a car, there was plenty of parking nearby. The apartment is spacious, clean, light and comfortable, appliances are easy to use and everything works! It is a beautiful renovation. You can walk to great restaurants, two groceries, bakeries and shopping including Wednesday and Saturday open-air markets. Beaune is the center of the Bourgogne wine industry and a treasure trove of local information is provided to make exploring easy. We look forward to returning as soon as our schedule permits.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Visiting Beaune France
Guest: ben
(fort worth texas USA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10
Review Submitted: 09/27/10
Having spent one week here and having already signed up for two weeks in this unit next year is testament to how much we enjoyed the unit and our experience in beaune. The unit is ideally located for taking full advantage of the city of beaune and the surrounding vineyards. Being cyclists, we enjoyed easy access to all the cycling paths through the vineyards of world class wines. The literature and guides left by the owners were extremely helpful in selecting restaurants and ease of navigating the city. The website very accurately depicted the unit which is comfortable and clean with all modern conveniences. If you like wine, cycling and good food, this is the place for you.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
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