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!
The nearest international airports are Lyon or Geneva (160km). The nearest train station is Seurre (12km). The train to Paris takes 2h30 with one stop in Dijon. The small village of Charette can be found just 3km South East of the Chateau and has a bakery and a restaurant and there is also the larger town of Seurre just 10km away which has more facilities and shops. The best vineyards in Burgundy are just 30 minutes away from the chateau!
There is plenty to explore in the area, including a beautiful 17th century Chateau at Pierre de Bresse, the vineyards of Beaune, Dijon the capital of Burgundy and the Jura to the East with outstanding restaurants and golf courses. The River le Doubs is also the perfect place to experience fishing and water ski.
Varennes is situated close to the world famous Cote d’Or vineyards. The ever expanding and knowledgeable “House Book” reveals all the local treats (organic products from local farms, fine restaurants) and must do’s (wine tasting, sightseeing, hiking)!
Wine tasting course can also be organized onsite by a professional oenologist.