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Fine b and b:Great Buffon’s Forge

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grande-forge-de-buffon-bed-and-breakfast-burgundyLocated near our fine bed and b in Burgundy, the forge is a remarkable example of the Century of Enlightenment.

The Great Forge was built in 1768 by the French naturalist, the count of Buffon.

 

At the river level are the furnace, the refinery and the foundry. At the above level stand the workers lodgings and the garden kitchen.

Georges-Louis Leclerc, the Count of Buffon (1707-88) was a distinguished scientist and ...

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Elegant B and B:Germolles castle

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Take advantage of  your stay in our elegant B and B in Burgundy, to visit the magnificent castle of Germolles located near Beaune.

Germolles castle

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This castle, rich in history, is the only princely palace of the Dukes of Burgundy still standing. In 1830, Philip the Bold offered it to his wife Margaret of Flanders. She transformed this austere domain in a luxurious residence with the help of the greatest Burgundian artists. The largest ...

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Fully restored house:Montreal

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During your stay at our fully restored house in Burgundy, discover Montreal in Yonne.

En route to the Basilica in Vezelay:

montreal-church-bed-and-breakfast-burgundyThe history of this village dates back to the sixth century. It is built on a hill overlooking the Serein valley. The Ansérics, the Capetians Dukes, the Valois Dukes resided in Montreal (Mount Royal). It makes this village a genuine history book. You will see the fortifications and houses with refined architectures.

 

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Attractive B and B:Fosse Dionne

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Our attractive b and b Carpe Diem, in Burgundy is located near the small town of Tonnerre.

Fosse Dionne, a ‘Vaucluse’ source with perpetual flow was converted into a circular wash house in 1758 by the father of the Chevalier d’Eon.

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The Fosse Dionne is a large circular lavoir around a clear, wide, unfathomable pool fed by a deep underground stream. The gallery where the source was explored ...

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Friendly B and B:Bazoches

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Bazoches castle is located a few kilometers from Carpe Diem, our friendly b and b in Burgundy.

The feudal château of Bazoches was built in the XII century on an ancient Roman post in the Morvan. In 1675, Marshal de Vauban takes ownership and  transformed  it into a military garrison.

The current owners, descendants of the family open the doors of their castle where you can explore the Marshal’s room, signed furniture, the room models to understand the genius of Vauban, paintings, ...

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Welcoming B and B:Pontigny Abbey

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Close to our welcoming b and b in Burgundy, is the former abbey of Pontigny one of the oldest sites of the Cistercian order.

Discover the biggest Cistercian church in the world. 

Second foundation of the Cistercian monastery of Citeaux. Established in 1114 on the borders of the old diocese of Sens, Auxerre and Langres, between Champagne and Burgundy. It was founded by Hugues de Macon, Saint Bernard companion. The large church, still intact today is 120 meters long.

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Pleasant b and b:Chastellux

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Located in Burgundy, in Yonne. A few miles from our pleasant b and b, this chateau  built 1,000 years ago, has always belonged to the same family. Impressive fortress has 8 towers that give it its fairy tale side.

This chateau, listed as a historical monument, is privately owned. It is open to visitors and its 20-acre park designed by Le Nôtre.

The Family of Chchateau-chastellux-bed-and-breakfast-burgundyastellux has marked the history of France ...

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Warm b and b:Canals of Burgundy

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Our charming warm  b and b is an ideal place to stay before or after a cruise on the canals of Burgundy.

Built between the 17th and 19th centuries. Burgundy’s canals came up against competition from the railways. Today they bear witness to the history of the “regions” through which they pass.

The canal du Nivernais was used to transport wood from the Morvan towards Paris. In Clamecy you can find out more about the famous “wood floaters”.

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Enjoyable B and B:Tanlay

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The château of Tanlay, located a few kilometers form our enjoyable b and b, is truly a manifesto of the French Renaissance in Burgundy.

Built between the XVI and XVII century, it is surrounded by moats and a beautiful park. Inside, admire the trompe l’oeil room and the tower of the Ligue with its surprising frescoes…

Did you know? During the wars of religion, it was a meeting place for the Hugenot leaders.

The former manor of Tanlay, attested from the nineteenth century ...

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Welcoming guest house-St. Pere

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Located close to Saint Père near our welcoming guest house, in the southeastern part of the Yonne district in Avallon, 2 km from Vezelay’s Basilica.

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Excavations of Les Fontaines Salées reveal an archaeological site of great importance. These excavations, begun in 1934. It allowed the discovery of an extensive set of thermal Gallo-Roman times. It was due to the presence in the permanent sources of ...

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