Gîte Château du Colombier

Enjoy the natural setting of this historic property, located in Burgundy between cliffs and the river. Set apart from the village, you can relax in the peaceful surroundings of the 12-meter heated pool, the pétanque court, the terrace, or the dovecote—now converted into a library with a daybed. The fully enclosed 2-hectare grounds ensure peace and quiet. Nearby, you’ll find the Rochers du Saussois, a premier rock-climbing destination, charming villages with local shops, and the Canal du Nivernais.

The Château features a large outdoor pool, heated seasonally from May to September, with a safety curtain that meets anti-drowning standards for children.

The Château has 5 bedrooms, including 2 family suites with a separate children’s area:

- A suite with a king-size bed (180 cm), a bathroom with a bathtub and toilet

- A family suite on the ground floor with a king-size bed (180 cm) and a separate children’s room with a queen-size bed (140 cm), a bathroom with a walk-in shower and toilet

- A family suite on the upper floor with a king-size bed (180 cm), and a separate children’s room with a twin bed (90 cm), a bathroom with a walk-in shower and toilet

- A bedroom with a queen-size bed (160 cm) overlooking the Colombier, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and toilet

- A bedroom with a 160 cm bed overlooking the pool, bathroom with shower and toilet





A large 60-square-meter vaulted room featuring a fully equipped kitchen (open-concept refrigerator, two dishwashers, washing machine, range with three ovens and five induction burners...) allows you to gather around the large table and its 12 chairs. A working fireplace is available for use in the winter.

Two adjoining living rooms furnished with armchairs and sofas also welcome you. A working fireplace is available for the winter.



The Château is conveniently located just 2 hours from Paris and 30 minutes south of Auxerre in the beautiful village of Mailly-le-Château. Direct trains run three times a day from Paris-Bercy to Mailly-la-Ville, just 2 km away. I offer a transfer service between Auxerre and/or Mailly to take you to the Château.

For hiking enthusiasts, this is the ideal starting point for numerous hiking trails along the cliffside.

Our Château is the perfect base for exploring many of the region’s iconic tourist sites:

- Renowned towns with character: Arcy-sur-Cure and its famous caves, a major prehistoric site (9 km), Vézelay (16 km), Toucy (30 km), Auxerre, the capital of Burgundy (23 km), Avallon with its famous Saturday morning market and hanging gardens (24 km)...



- Remarkable castles: the famous medieval construction site at Guédelon (36 km), Faulin Castle (9 km), Chastellux Castle (30 km), Tanlay Castle (39 km), Ancy-le-Franc Castle,

- Pontigny Abbey,

- Chablis with its wines, its brand-new Cité des Vins, and its famous Sunday market,

- Exceptional natural sites: the Saussois rock formations (3.5 km), the Morvan Regional Park...

Other fun, educational, and family-friendly activities: the Escolives-Sainte-Camille archaeological site, Cardoland, swimming at Mailly-le-Château and Mailly-la-Ville, tree-top adventure courses, rafting, a new escape room in Avallon, museums, and other playgrounds in Auxerre...

For antique lovers, Avallon boasts its own “Village des Brocanteurs,” a bustling flea market with a wide selection, especially on weekends.

Vézelay is a must-see in the region: the UNESCO-listed basilica, the Zervos Museum featuring magnificent classical and contemporary collections, and its wines known as “de la Colline Eternelle” that are sure to delight you.