Location: Semur-en-Auxois, Burgundy, France, Europe (1 hour TGV Train from Paris, 45 minutes from Dijon)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
Stay in the most beautiful (and most photographed) spot in the charming, warm, medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois! This lovely recently restored house with a large riverside garden, patio, and vineyard awaits you. On the banks of the gently flowing River Armançon with views of the cathedral, castle towers, and ancient bridge, the house is just a stroll away from the town center. The location offers both convenience and privacy.
Walk up the gently winding stairs around an ancient Burgundy tower to buy your morning baguette, or watch the town wake up from your table of a friendly café as you sip your espresso. This enchanting little town of 5,000 is both vibrant and relaxing, an undiscovered treasure and a world heritage site. Host a party or just relax in our large garden, sample grapes from our organic vineyard, or pick apples, cherries, pears, plums, peaches and strawberries to your heart's delight.
Offering tranquil relaxation an hour from Paris and minutes from the cobblestone walkways of the town center, the location is ideal for your next romantic or family getaway. You can explore the lively Burgundy region on day trips by bicycle or car, go wine tasting, hop on a fast train to Paris or Euro Disney for the kids. There is a fresh water lake 3 km away for swimming and boating.
Your home away from home is elegantly decorated to create a warm, comfortable stay. Perfect for small families or two couples traveling together. The house comfortably sleeps 4 - 5, with two large bedrooms plus a sleeping loft. There are new appliances and modern comforts throughout, including towel warmer in the bathroom.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Stacked Washer and Dryer in Unit
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed (2)
- Child Bed: There is a single bed in a sleeping loft at the top of the stairs.
- Convertible Bed: Hide-a-bed in Master Bedroom for Small Child
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Large Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Located in walled, private garden
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: River runs next to property.
- Monument View: Panoramic views of Towers of Burgundy
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Free to other landlines only.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Enjoy the awesome view from the patio of our tranquil, large, private, walled garden with a vineyard just a short stroll (65 paces) from the house along the river. Help yourself to our apples, plums, pears, peaches, cherries, quince, strawberries, currants, raspberries, gooseberries, and Gamay wine grapes or fresh cut flowers for your table.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Additional pet deposit required.
- Kid Friendly: The garden is enclosed for young children.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Weekly summer festivals in town, historical sites, and local wine tasting events nearby.
Rate Details (In Euro)
1st May - 30 Sept = Peak Season : €895 Weekly
1 Oct - 30 Apr = Off Season : €695 Weekly
Security deposit : €350 (refunded within 14 days of departure)
Pet Security Deposit : €100
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
We are a small group of globe trotting friends who fell in love with Semur-en-Axois. We enjoy biking, hiking, gardening, wine tasting, fine dining, and learning (slowly!) the French language. We all work and live in the San Francisco Bay Area and travel to France whenever we get the chance.
We are proud to have restored and preserved this historic property.
Why the Owner Chose Semur-en-Auxois
Once you visit this enchanting, tranquil town, you will understand how we feel. We have traveled the world and when we stumbled upon this hidden treasure we had to be part of it. The house is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac that offers both peaceful tranquility and easy access to the town center. The entire town has historic monument status AND a vibrant local culture with modern amenities. The town is about an hour east of Paris, smack dab in the middle of the Burgundy wine region.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
This house has both the feel of a French country farmhouse and pied-a-terre in town. The views from our property are some of the most photographed scenes in all of Burgundy. The visual beauty is inexhaustible. For your enjoyment, a few steps along the river brings you to our cloistered vineyard, fruit orchard and garden. During the summer months, there are weekly festivals in town as well as wine events at local wineries. The town is well situated for wine tasting day trips and there is huge freshwater lake nearby for swimming and boating. You may want to hang out in the local cafe in town and soak up the ambiance of the local culture, take in a current run film at the local movie art house or a play at the historic Italianate theatre, or rent bikes to explore ancient ruins and ride along the famous canals of Burgundy. Whatever your unique taste, this town has much to offer.
Property Photos
- Front entry, end of cul-de sac - France Accommodation
- Bridge to our house - France Accommodation
- View from our vineyard/garden - France Accommodation
- Master Bedroom
- Kitchen
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