La Villa des Promenades
Parc Naturel National
Situated in the Champagne-Bourgogne Forests National Park and close to numerous tourist attractions, this imposing 19th-century estate comprises two detached villas set within a 17,400 m² enclosed park featuring century-old trees, with no overlooking neighbours. The villas are committed to promoting professional, sustainable and responsible tourism in the region. The business has been awarded the stringent European Ecolabel certification (the first gîte in the Côte d’Or), has been granted the ‘Esprit Parc National’ label, and has received the ‘Ecogestes’ accreditation from Gîtes de France.
The Villa des Promenades was once an outbuilding of the manor house. It is now a self-contained property and shares the same wooded grounds. On the ground floor: a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and a utility room comprising a laundry area with a washing machine and tumble dryer. A 32m² living room running the length of the property with numerous French windows, allowing guests to enjoy, amongst other things, a lovely sheltered terrace with no overlooking neighbours, offering views of the surrounding countryside and woodland. A calm and serene atmosphere. A wood-burning stove adds warmth and a special ambience to the space. Bedroom with en-suite shower room (walk-in shower) and private toilet. Separate toilet with washbasin.
Upstairs: 3 separate bedrooms accessed via a colonial-style corridor, including 2 bedrooms with a 160 x 200 bed (queen-size) and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds on the floor (90 x 200) and 2 bunk beds (90 x 190). Shower room with walk-in shower and toilet.
Electric heating, firewood for the fireplace and electricity are included, as are cleaning, household linen, bed linen and towels.
Pet surcharge: €50 per pet.
La Villa des Promenades is not accessible to people with reduced mobility. There are 4 steps leading up to the ground floor.
Baby equipment: a travel cot, bed linen, high chair, baby bath, toilet seat reducer, food processor etc. are available on site upon request.
Private terrace and grounds. Ample parking within the enclosed grounds. Unfenced rear garden within the park. The property, which has been fully preserved, also includes a vegetable garden, an orchard, a greenhouse, a dovecote, a kennel, a bread oven and an icehouse, all dating from the late 19th century and due to be carefully restored. Outdoor games: table tennis, five-a-side football cage, bicycles (subject to availability), skittles, pétanque, etc.
A welcome hamper containing a selection of local produce is provided on arrival.
The welcome booklet is provided upon booking and details the many local providers offering quality activities and products, as well as things to see and do nearby relating to nature, heritage, wellbeing, gastronomy and wine.
Nearby: Numerous castles, Fontenay Abbey, Auberive Abbey, the Maison de la Forêt in Leuglay, the Crémant de Bourgogne vineyards and the Champagne vineyards, and the Châtillonnais Museum: the Vix Treasure. The Villa is halfway between Paris and Lyon, between Troyes and Dijon, and between Chablis and Beaune.
Villa 1892 and Villa des Promenades are situated 45 metres apart on the same property. They guarantee you complete independence whilst complying with health guidelines. This means you can stay in the villa of your choice in complete safety and enjoy the full extent of its grounds and unique surroundings. To safeguard everyone’s health, the hygiene measures in place before the health crisis have been continued and strengthened. Hygiene and cleanliness remain an absolute priority. Rest assured that our services are designed to welcome you in complete safety.
If you wish to organise an event, please contact the host in advance to check whether it is suitable for the property before it is authorised.
In-home services are available from local professionals, including private chefs, grocery delivery, reflexology, massages, in-home childcare, housekeeping and cleaning during your stay, etc.