Le Jardin Suspendu

In a small, quiet village 5 km from Seurre, the holiday cottage ‘Le Jardin Suspendu’, adjoining the owner’s house, offers: on the ground floor: a charming living room (bricks, terracotta tiles, exposed beams, etc.), with a large-screen TV and Wi-Fi; a fully equipped kitchen (with a Tassimo pod coffee machine); and a dining room. Upstairs (via a slightly steep staircase): 1 bedroom with a 140 cm bed and an en-suite shower room, with shower and WC, 1 bedroom with a 160 cm bed and an en-suite shower room with toilet; access via a few steps to another bedroom with 2 90 cm beds that can be joined together. Baby equipment available on request (travel cot, high chair, changing mat). At the front: a wooden terrace with garden furniture and a barbecue. Private car park with space for two cars. At the rear (access via a gate): a large, tree-lined shared garden with garden furniture, sun loungers, a small terrace and a shared 10 x 5m swimming pool, open from May to the end of September (weather permitting), from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm, secured by an alarm. Further down, a pétanque court (balls provided) and a children’s swing. Pets allowed (at no extra charge) provided they are sociable with people and other dogs. Stunning views over the plain.

Near Seurre: shops, the Hôtel-Dieu and a historical walking tour of the town. The River Saône and its idyllic landscapes, ideal for fishing, walks, family picnics and relaxation. The Voie Bleue, a safe, signposted cycle route stretching 17 km along the meandering River Saône. Saint-Jean-de-Losne: France’s leading inland river port, with boat hire and restaurants. Cîteaux Abbey, the cradle of the Cistercian Order, also renowned locally for the excellent cheese made by the monks. Just 30 minutes from the famous Burgundian vineyards of Nuits-St-Georges, Beaune (and its Hospices, a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Meursault… 45 minutes from Dijon, the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, a City of Art and History and a City of Gastronomy. The Jura is just a few kilometres away.