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Romantic Home in Medieval Village Where 'Chocolat' was Filmed

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Master bedroom with open floor plan and ancient beams
Upstairs Bath- great bathtub and shower and toilet in separate private room
Fully equipped brand new kitchen
Garden-Accessible by new stairs from our new terrace!
Beautiful outdoor terrace with access to the garden!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Flavigny-Sur-Ozerain, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
  • Maison des Arts Textiles & du Design
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Parc de l'Auxois
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Alésia Ruins
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Convertible bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Home in Medieval Village Where 'Chocolat' was Filmed

Step back in time for a relaxing romantic retreat in an authentic medieval village unchanged for centuries. Situated in the Burgundy wine district, Flavigny Sur Ozerain was chosen as the site for the movie 'Chocolat' for it's old world charm and sense of timelessness. Previously an artist's loft, this barn has been converted into a simple yet surprisingly contemporary home, ancient on the exterior with all of the modern conveniences inside. Come stroll the quiet streets of the walled hilltop village, listen to the church bells mark the time, and experience a life before all of the hustle of today's rat race!

3 hours drive southeast of Paris(an hour and twenty minutes on the TGV!) and an hour northwest of Dijon, between Beaune and Chablis, this home can offer a serene escape or act as the perfect springboard to the delights of Burgundy and the Cote D'Or. With the Restaurant de L'Abbaye, La Grange, and the Creperie Les Ursulines right in town, one needn't leave the village's serenity, but with Alesia's ruins and fabulous restaurant Le Cheval Blanc, Semur en Auxois's vibrant medieval shopping district, the Abbaye Fontenay, and Saulieu nearby there are many temptations to explore.

Come explore the joy of life in the French countryside, and discover what you love most about this enchanting destination!

Keywords: Romantic, gite, stone home, converted barn, artist studio, loft, open modern kitchen, terrace,medieval village,
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Property is not safe for young children under 5
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Upon owner approval. No puppies
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed on deck. Please use an ashtray
100€ fee if the house keys are not returned to lockbox at departure. 100 € de frais si les clés ne sont pas restituées au coffre-fort lors du départ.
500€ fee if any smoking occurs inside home. 500 € de frais en cas de tabagisme à l'intérieur de la maison.
Smoking is allowed on the deck. Il est permis de fumer sur la terrasse.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Flavigny-sur-Ozerain

Located in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, this holiday home is in a rural area. Pre Lamy Golf and Château de Chailly Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Morvan Regional Natural Park and Seine. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Flavigny-Sur-Ozerain, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

What's nearby

  • Maison des Arts Textiles & du Design - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Parc de l'Auxois - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Alésia Ruins - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Alesia Museum Park - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Château de Bussy-Rabutin - 15 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Montbard Les Laumes-Alesia Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Grange - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Restaurant de l'Abbaye - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sarl Regis Bolatre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Food Avenue - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Les Ursulines - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Home in Medieval Village Where 'Chocolat' was Filmed pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Romantic Home in Medieval Village Where 'Chocolat' was Filmed?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Home in Medieval Village Where 'Chocolat' was Filmed?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Home in Medieval Village Where 'Chocolat' was Filmed located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Maison des Arts Textiles & du Design and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Alésia Ruins. Parc de l'Auxois and Alesia Museum Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can we stay another week?

Lovely property, bags of character. Great location. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This hilltop warren of stone houses without any adjacent modern town is a step back in time. This home in the heart of it is ancient and modern at once. Steps from the bakery and two restaurants (reservations recommended) we enjoyed them all. Nearby towns offer many more. choices and the roman/Gaul site of Julius Caesar's victory subjugating Vercingatorix and all of Gaul in 54 BC. Alesia. You need a car but the driving is extraordinary in itself. Wonderful Hosts made us feel at home. Heartfelt thanks to them.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phil D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jan Day

Amazing property with so much character in a beautiful location. The owners were very helpful and hospitable, providing lots of useful information about the property and the local area. We had a wonderful stay in Flavigny! Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le Cadeau Francais

We very much enjoyed our stay in this authentic and rustic cottage in Flavigny. There was everything there which we could possibly need for a comfortable holiday. Flavigny itself is a beautiful village full of charm. However, there is not a huge amount to do when the weather is cold and wet as it was for us. Rather limited too for dining out unless you travel further afield. Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming and we thank them so much for letting us spend a relaxing week in their cadeau français.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roseline N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gite de charme dans village charmant

A l'image du magnifique village de Flavigny, le Cadeau français se veut authentique et accueillant. Mélange d'ancien et de rénové, le logement est spacieux et confortable. La terrasse est tres agréable. Petit bémol, la propreté semble en partie dépendre des occupants précédents, de même que les denrées que l'on laisse aux suivants. A l'image du jardin dont on profite peu. L'ensemble est pour autant très positif et nous recommandons à tous ceux qui cherchent un hébergement de charme dans un des plus beaux villages de France.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le cadeau

Sehr schönes Objekt: mittelalterliches Steinhaus mit viel Aufwand und Liebe zum detail restauriert und eingerichtet. Dort findet man alles vor, was den Aufenthalt komfortabel und angenehm macht. Die Räumlichkeiten sind tatsächlich größer, als es auf den Bildern den Anschein macht. Lage ist mitten im Ort, trotzdem sehr ruhig. kann man absolut weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

gerard e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful - Peaceful -Amazing

A frequent traveller this was easily one of the standout properties that I have ever stayed at. The location is wonderful and the home is picture perfect for some relaxation and a home base to tour the Bourgogne region. For food aficionados- the kitchen is well laid out and fully stocked with all that you need in hardware and service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uwe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ankommen - wohlfühlen

Dies war nun schon unser zweiter Aufenthalt hier und wir sind nach wie vor begeistert. Ort und Unterkunft sind Erholung pur - mit vielen Möglichkeiten der Entdeckung von Natur, Kultur, Geschichte und Gastfreundschaft. Das Ferienhaus ist der perfekte Ausgangspunkt dafür: Ankommen - wohlfühlen trifft es also.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daphne T., IJmuiden

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home from home

A very much loved vacation home, that is for sure! With everything you need for a lovely stay for a couple in a beautiful village. We’ve rented this house before and it was a nice relaxing visit again. We recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Théodore S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flavigny

Charmante, umgebaute Scheune, zentral im Dorfkern gelegen. Optimal um die Seele baumeln zu lassen mit allem was dazugehört-
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

blot syvie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour maison superbe

Maison et jardins très accueillantes confortables Hôtes agréables
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruno S., CH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time Out

Schöne Wohnung und schöner Garten
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfait

Tout était bien. Maison accueil propreté ect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa J., France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flavigny is a quaint medieval village, very quiet. The accommodation is as described, rustic charm.

The accommodation is very rustic and charming, beautiful garden and terrace to enjoy summer evenings. The owners did give us a pre warning that it may not be suitable for young kids (age 4) as there is an open loft and we need to watch the kids. So we didn’t leave them unsupervised. The kitchen is of high quality, very well stocked. The owners are very responsive to all questions and gave us detailed recommendations. It’s a bit tricky to drive to the property to offload bags with a bigger vehicle but we managed to park at a property nearby to do the packing and unpacking and then used the public parking lot to park our car which is 10 minutes away. Overall lovely stay, make sure to pack your mosquito spray in summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe.

A conseiller vivement.

10/10 Excellent

Uwe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein wunderbarer Ort

Das Haus ist der perfekte Ort um Erholung zu finden - und zwar vom ersten Moment an. Sehr liebevoll eingerichtet, mit allem, was benötigt wird, wird zugleich der Charakter von Flavigny aufgegriffen und fortgeführt. So klein der Ort ist, gibt es dort immer wieder Neues zu entdecken - wie auch in der bezaubernden Umgebung. Savoir vivre fällt hier leicht, und das fängt mit dem Haus selbst an. Die Kommunikation mit den Gastgebern war ausgezeichnet - wir haben alles vorgefunden wie beschrieben und noch mehr. Die Unterkunft ist nicht nur komplett sondern großzügig ausgestattet. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sensationell

Ein wunderschöner Ort zum Anschalten und verweilen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clovis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend en Bourgogne

Maison pleine de charme avec une touche artistique dans un très beau village médiéval
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christophe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Que du bonheur !

Maison de caractère avec une vraie âme dans un merveilleux village historique. Un séjour qui restera marqué dans nos mémoires !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

JANE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic stay

The property had a wonderful homely feel with a fanatically stylish interior. It was a treat to come back to at the end of a day sightseeing.

10/10 Excellent

Pepijn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prachtige woning in een prachtig plaatsje. Wij hebben genoten!

Prachtige woning van alle gemakken voorzien!

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le Cadeau Francais A perfect stay

Thanks so much Mary Kate and Kirk! We have had a wonderful stay. Your home is so welcoming, it has a sense of peace and calm. This is our second visit and your home Just keeps getting better...everything was perfect! Cheers Eileen and Michael.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Country Cottage

Flavigny is a delightful, small, quiet, picturesque place to spend a relaxing and introspective vacation with periodic sight seeing through sumptuous farm country where it appears almost anything is grown, including of course, the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grap. Our vacation cottage was cozy and comfortable with great light from lots of east/west windows, thick stone walls that kept the cottage cool from the hot summer sun, all the conveniences and amenities that a person would want, a cozy deck above a private garden to enjoy morning coffee or an evening apéritif, and lots of room to spread out with private spaces to enjoy moments of personal privacy for yoga, reading, drawing, etc.  
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

We loved the house and the town.

About the host

Hosted by Mary Kate Saunders

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Kirk and Mary Kate Saunders split their time, and their hearts, between their homes in Laguna Beach, California, and Flavigny Sur Ozerain.With their teen-age sons Kian and Rory, their families and their architecture and physical therapy practices in California and the U.S., Laguna remains 'home,' but Flavigny steals all their free time! The charm, the bells, the food and especially the people of Flavigny draw them back as often as possible.

Why they chose this property

We have named this home 'Le Cadeau,' 'the gift.' Our dear friends, the O'Neals introduced us to Flavigny's charm, offering us a visit to their home in 2007, and later assisted us in purchasing it. We feel that the opportunity to experience this treasure is a gift we were given, and a gift that we want to pass on to our family and friends, old and new!

What makes this property unique

There are many favorite aspects to life in Flavigny, but marking time with the bells stands out, along with purchasing croissants from the bakery truck every morning and lunch at La Grange. Sitting with a glass of wine on the balcony, watching the sun set over Monsieur & Madame Grob's lovely garden isn't bad either!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish