Hidden gems for a September getaway

With a swimming pool, to keep the summer going.

At 5-star accommodation in the heart of the countryside

What better way to prolong your summer than relaxing by a pool? We recommend the Domaine de Rymska & Spa, set amid pleasant rolling countryside to offer you the combined benefits of September sun and natural surroundings. Why not visit the livestock farm within the grounds, to see the calves, cows and pigs?

Your autumn bonus ?: in the off-season period, time stands still at this 80-hectare estate, the promise of absolute tranquillity.

Book your stay at the Domaine de Rymska

On the Côte Chalonnaise

A natural balcony overlooking the vineyard

A place to spend 2 days lazing by the pool and feasting your eyes on an ocean of vines... What better place to escape to? If, on top of that, you appreciate beautiful, tastefully-renovated manor houses in elegant country settings, then this is your ideal getaway.

Your autumn bonus ?: breakfast with a view of the vineyard in its bright autumn colours.

Book a room at the Maison du Mont Rome

10 km from Cluny

Beautiful gîte in a very quiet spot

The wooded countryside of Burgundy exalted by a magnificent light, the warm rays of the sun, the pleasant temperature of the swimming pool, a spiritual experience at the nearby Cluny Abbey... we can think of plenty of reasons for you to come and stay here!

Your autumn bonus ?: the radiantly peaceful countryside exalted by the autumn sun sitting low in the sky.

Book the gîte La Volière

A touch of originality...

A change of scene to be at one with nature

Cabins on a lake in the Morvan region

Enjoy a timeless experience staying in one of these cabins, for a magical break far from the hectic back-to-school rush. You’ll reach your cabin by boat and get to see herons, ducks and your other weekend neighbours. After dusk, you can enjoy the magic of star-gazing under a pure night sky, unspoilt by any light pollution. Heavenly!

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Near Beaune

A ‘cabotte’ amid the vines

This miniature wooden house makes the perfect hideout for a romantic weekend. It has its own hot tub and a small patio hidden from view, for a sense of freedom and simplicity.

Your autumn bonus ?: mid-September when the grape harvest begins is the ideal time to explore between the vineyards. Try it in a sidecar driven by Gilles. You’ll love this!

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Just 20 minutes from Beaune

A teepee... in Burgundy

You don’t have to travel far to live like a Native American. Head for Kayane, a vast natural prairie lying 600 metres above sea level.

Bring your family (the teepee sleeps up to 6 guests) to play cowboys and Indians, make a campfire or go for a walk with a donkey. In other words, recharge your batteries again, just after

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Cote d'Or Tourisme / Kayane balade à dos d'âne

Chambre d'hôtes les Jardins d'agapanthes

Bucolic atmosphere...

for coffee in the sun in a park or garden

A farmhouse conversion amid the wooded countryside of the Charolais region

When it comes to REALLY switching off in a peaceful country setting, this place ticks all the boxes. In the morning, you can walk around the vast garden, coffee in hand, to admire the flourishing vegetation that’s cultivated and cared for using eco-friendly methods that preserve the ecosystems at this 2,000 m² site.

Your autumn bonus ?: A trip to the Mont-Saint-Vincent to enjoy a view with wow effect, stretching from the Charolais region to the Mont Blanc!

Book the Soussilanges guesthouse

In the Morvan Regional Nature Park

An elegant château steeped in history

Heritage fans and history buffs, this is for you! Each room is decorated with family furnishings and inspired by an era of history: Renaissance, Empire, 8th century...simply pick your decor. Here, in a park set against a backdrop of meadows, hedgerows and forests, nature becomes larger than life.

Your autumn bonus ?: the blazing sunset that showcases nature in all its unfathomable beauty.

Château de Mongazon

In Saint-Honoré-les-Bains

A former 1900 hotel located in a spa town

3 stylish little apartments and a guestroom you’ll never want to leave! Here you can stroll among the trees in the vast garden and take your time over breakfast. In other words... enjoy life! To completely recharge your batteries, head for the thermal baths just a 10-minute walk away.

Your autumn bonus ?: A great place to re-energise before winter comes... and you can bring the whole family because the property can sleep up to 15 people.

Maison Lanoiselée

30 minutes from Auxerre

A beautiful house steeped in history

This heavenly country house is the perfect place to spend quality time with the family. There’s a ping-pong table for the teenagers, board games to play with the little ones, a patio and a park for those afternoon naps, and the nearby Toucy market where you can stock up on delicious food.

Your autumn bonus ?: to get into the back-to-school spirit, learn a little history at the castles of Guédelon, Ratilly and Saint-Fargeau.

Château du fort