Location: Semur-en-Auxois, Burgundy, France, Europe (1 hr from Paris by TGV train, 2.5 hrs by car.)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-7)
You may want to enjoy a peaceful, bucolic setting, yet also experience bustling French village life. At our place you can do both! Our house is a charming abode at the foot of a medieval Burgundy village, yet with its own large private garden including fruit trees – pear, quince and cherry – and a giant chestnut tree nestling a treehouse.
Our secluded patio is perfect for dining and drinks on a mild evening or coffee on a sunny morning. The tall, natural granite stone wall behind you ensures privacy. In front of you is the most stunning of views. Gaze up at the 14th century church and the ramparts and towers of the fortified château.
A stone staircase leads down to the large garden from the private stone terrace. On particularly warm and long summer nights, we like to dine in the yard on the picnic table under the chestnut tree. Here you feel like you're lost in the countryside, listening to the birds chirping and the babbling of the Armancon river, which runs alongside the garden.
But no problem if you want to take a village stroll after dinner! Just cross the tiny stone bridge beside the house, walk up the winding staircase through the ramparts and you're in the heart of the old town.
In Semur en Auxois you will find a cobblestone pedestrian street with shops, old homes, restaurants, cafés, bakeries and the church. It is one of Burgundy's prettiest and liveliest little villages.
If you'd like to do some driving, the whole area is bursting with other charming stone villages and monasteries. And of course the countryside – rolling hills with grazing horses, cows and sheep – is sublime.
And we haven't even mentioned the vineyards! You are about 40 minutes from La Route des Grands Crus, featuring some of the world's finest wines.
There are also bicycles in the cellar or you can take walks through the woods and fields. Le Lac de Pont, a beautiful lake, is 3km away if you want to go for a swim.
It is the perfect vacation place to get away from it all. There is simply nothing like this in America!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Double Bed (2) : Each sleeping room has a separate full size bed.
- Twin/Single Bed: Single bed located in upstairs loft with fireplace.
- Convertible Bed: New convertable bed (very comfortable) is located in upstairs loft.
- Crib: Baby bed available on request
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- CD Player
- Stereo System (2)
- Music Library: We have lots of French music to enhance the mood of your stay.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony: Double french doors off main level overlooking the Armancon River below and Semur ramparts above.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Cottage and garden border on the Armancon River that winds through the village.
- Monument View: Cottage sits at the foot of medieval Semur-en-Auxois perched on pink granite cliffs above.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Cottage has a stunning view of a 13th century church and medieval ramparts and towers.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly: Tree house in garden.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Ancient Gallo Roman ruins and battlefields, including Alesia, where Julius Caesar conquered the Gauls. Wine tasting and tours Medieval Religious sites like Vezelay, Abbay Fontney and Cluny
Rate Details (In Euros)
High season May-Sept ... €1200/week
Low season Oct-April ... € 900/week
May-Oct guarantees the best weather.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
We are a group of three Americans (brother-sister) and a third partner who love France and wanted to have a pied a terre in the hexagon, as the French call their country. We rent our cottage to help recup some costs, but it is not a profit-making venture. We enjoy going there ourselves. Two of the partners live in the US (Washington, DC and New York City), and the third in Paris, where she closely supervises rentals and is there to help visitors.
Why the Owner Chose Semur-en-Auxois
The lovely town of Semur en Auxois is a treasure, and our cottage was just the perfect place to nestle down and enjoy life in this village. We were lucky to find it. Many people were interested in this house, but we snapped it up quickly! The cherry on the cake is our wonderful gardens and outside patio. We have privacy, a stunning view and a place to lay in the grass in the summertime!
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
You can either sink into real French life, or visitg amazing, historical sites like a tourist. And of course we love the stunning food and wine!
Property Photos
- Semur-en-Auxois and the Armancon River
- View from down in our big back yard
- View of cottage from terrace, with village tower behind
- Couch in upstairs, which has historic beams
- Dinner by our fireplace
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