Since 1999 I have rented Le Chateau de Varennes 11 times, for both friends and family and, more recently, business clients. The Chateau itself is truly a gem - a beautiful, expansive property in a fantastically tranquil location within easy driving distance of Beaune, The Cote D’Or, Dijon and The Jura. All of the grand reception rooms are wonderfully authentic, whilst the bedrooms are by turns grand, cozy or delightfully individual. The state-of-the-art swimming pool and pool house completes a holiday or business entertaining experience I couldn’t recommend more highly.
I just wanted to write and say a big 'Thank You' for everything over the weekend. You have such a beautiful Chateau and it was the perfect place to celebrate not just my 30th birthday, but also my engagement to Catherine! We all had a wonderful time, and hope to return next year. Many thanks and all the best.
We came in a family of 10 and found this marvelous castle to rest and visit beautiful Burgundy. The castle met all of our expectations and desires. The woods and surroundings are enchanted. We will tell our friends to experience it.
We have had such a fantastic week with our friends at this incredible chateau. The cook and the houseboy have been great, the food delicious, the pool warm and fun, the bed very comfortable. What more would you want? Hopefully we shall return!
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As you enter the chateau, you will find a beautiful and original Italian-style, mosaic and marble floored, entrance hall. The paneled dining room dates back to 1900, when oak cut from the estate park was used. There is also the kitchen and the utility rooms that were fully refurbished in 2009 by an interior designer. The kitchen is comprehensively equipped with large induction grill, two ovens, microwave, two fridges (including icemaker), dishwasher, large flat screen TV, large dining table and direct access to the garden and the dining room. The entire chateau has wi-fi and there is satellite television carrying channels from around the world.
This is a perfect place for cooking retreat, especially if you hire the professional chef from the chateau. Depending on the weather conditions, lunch is generally served near the pool or in the kitchen. The master dining room can accommodate up to 20 people on a single table. There is also a smaller dining room generally used by the children. The main stairway lead to a grand ornate living room with a beautiful painting depicting the four seasons and another living room with marble fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a high end HI-FI and a TV.
The chateau can accommodate up to 24 guests (+2 kids) in its 16 bedrooms (7 doubles, 1 twin, 4 en-suite singles, 4 independent singles). There are 9 recently renovated bathrooms.
- On the ground floor, the bedroom of the Count (king size bed) has a connecting single bedroom and en-suite bathroom.
- On the first floor there are two double bedrooms with their own bathroom, two further ensuite singles.
- On the second floor there are four double bedrooms with en suite bathroom each. In addition there are one twin bedroom, three independent singles, two en-suite singles, two shared bathrooms. Two cots and a changing table can be provided upon request.
The chateau is located in 40 hectares of private parkland with French style gardens and woods, allowing guests to feel totally secluded. There are many beautiful walks in and around the local area and this offers great opportunity for bird spotting. Shooting can also be organized on request.
There is plenty to do in the Chateau and its grounds, not least bathe and swim in the brand new 16mx5m swimming pool. The pool is secured for children by an automatic safety cover (made of rigid PVC). Inside the garden, there is also a pool house with a small kitchen, a changing room, a shower and WC.