May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Catered
Home description
In 3 ha5 of nature, our house, with its guest rooms, its lodgings and its swimming pool, is located at Montcony (71500), small village of Saone-et-Loire in South Burgundy ; it is an ideal place for your holidays. "Au Bois de Montcony" is a Bed and Breakfast Inn. The guest rooms are located in a property which is a perfect retreat in a delightful area and an enchanting environment which provides many various cultural or sporty activities.
The bedrooms are comfortable and spacious, tastefully decorated and furnished with a private bathroom each.
A scrumptious breakfast is included in the price and in summer, our guests can enjoy it either on the terrace or in the park.. While tasting our home-made ham, the village honey or the Comté cheese, you will be able to quietly plan your day.
Our house
The swimming-pool
The room : "Jeanne"
The room : "Jeanne"
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The Burgundy / Saone-et-Loire region
A region rich in history (Cluny, Citeaux, the «Grands Ducs d'Occident»...) and culture. For a long time, Burgundy has been able to benefit from its territory, especially from its prestigious vineyards which have granted Dijon with a worldwide reputation. Beyond this image, Burgundy is a varied region, with very different geographic and economic features. The four departments which make up Burgundy (Côte-dOr, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire and Yonne) are rich in varied countrysides, with significant economic specialities.
Situated at the heart of Europe, Burgundy has a complicated network of roadlines, railways and river ways running across it, marking it a veritable European crossroads, a land of welcome and of byways which merge to form a real land port. est concentration of
Montcony / Louhans area
Around Montcony :
Louhans is at 11 kilometers from Montcony. The high street featuring a total of 157 arcades from the 15th and 16th centuries. The Saint-Pierre church with its polychrome-tiled roof. L’Hôtel Dieu et l’apothicairerie. The end of 17th-century Hôtel-Dieu hospital and apothecary. The apothecary constitutes the architectural marvel of the “Hôtel-Dieu”. The fine collection of earthenware demonstrates the history of the pharmacy jar, from the Hispano-Moorish model of the late 15th century (browns and blue) to the Nevers style (bright blue). The hospital’s ceramics and blown glass still contain products of animal, vegetable and mineral composition. A collection unique in all of Europe. L’atelier d’un journal : l’indépendant A branch exhibit of the Bresse Eco-museum. The first French museum of newspaper printing. Various machines are on display (rotating presses, among others) with accompanying demonstrations. Musée du Rail Bressan – Bress’Pulmann Nostalgie Located at the SNCF train station : an exhibit of historic train cars, including a 1st-class Pullman “Orient Express” model featuring a 1:43-scale representation (measuring 20 meters in length) of the Louhans station as it existed in 1929. The exhibit includes a gallery of rail-related photography and a model of the current station in Saint-amour (in the neighbouring Jura department). A library, with some 1500 books on railroads along with a video presentation, a number of display cases and a collection of old toys ; the bisit then continues outside along the Garden Railroad Line, representing the “Chapelle-Naude du Tacot” train station at a 1:22 scale. The municipal museum : Sculptures, paintings and engravings from State collections or local donations. Re-creation of the town museum as it was in the late 19th century, featuring the Guillemin Room, the Loisy Room and another room housing the Louis James donation.
The colourful Bresse poultry market held every Monday morning.
Boats launched from bases in Louhans and the Savoyeux Harbour (Haute-Saône department). Rental period : April 1 through October 31. Possibility of drop-off at another marina. 21 boats available
In Pierre de Bresse (26 kilometers from Montcony), the Bresse Régional Museum of Local Heritage (eco-museum) is also housed within the castle. Presentation of the history of local crafts within the natural and archaeological context of the Bresse region and the Château of Pierre-de-Bresse itself. Permanent exhibition of crafts activities from yesteryear, the local economy and means of production nowadays. Collection of traditional Bresse country furniture, and an audiovisual presentation room. The museum also contains a tearoom and a conference room/concert hall. Musical entertainment is held every Sunday from June to September and during the concert season. The chateau grounds are also open to visit.
Rancy, at 21 kilometers from Montcony. This exhibit is part of the Bresse Eco-museum overall display of local crafts and traditions. An audiovisual presentation is provided, along with demonstrations of working with straw in the manufacturing of chairs. Re-creation of an old workshop.
Sagy, at 16 kilometers from Montcony. One of the Bresse Région’s Ecomuseums. The village’s communal house is the stage for a giant display, complete with sound and lighting effects, on the technical evolution of hydraulic mills. Permanent exhibition spread out aver 15 hectares of more than 150 varieties of animals, featuring : poultry, goats, sheep, pigs and cows of old and sometimes rare breeds. Also available on site : café, children’s playground, sale of local specialty products, sale of animals.
Saint-Germain du Bois, at 11 kilometers from Montcony. This branch exhibit of the Bresse Eco-museum provides a focus on agricultural machinery. The main exhibits are entitled : “The ox, the horse and the tractor” and ‘Growing wheat and corn in the Bresse country”. Reconstruction of a forge, live Bresse poultry and threshing equipment are also on display.
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How to get there
Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Geneva: 100 km
Railway:
Lons-Le-Saunier - Jura: 20 km
Activities near Montcony
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Private outdoor pool (heated)
Standard:
Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Clothes dryer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (3), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Bicycles available
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: We are happy to present our guest room to you. Each guest room has his independent entry. Roomy and arranged with much attention, they are conceived to bring comfort to you. There is always the possibility of adding additional beds for the families with children. All the rooms are equipped with central heating, double glazing of the windows and have many possibilities of arrangement of your personal businesses.
Further details outdoors: Outside, you can benefit from the park of 3ha5, the swimming pool and the barbecue. The environment is preserved in order to guarantee a great quality of stay to you. You can remain one or more nights, throughout the year. Are included in our services: copious breakfasts been useful on the terrace or at the edge of the swimming pool, prepared beds, hand towels. For your meals, many small restaurants, on the spot and in a perimeter of 15 kms, will be able to make you appreciate the local kitchen. On request, we can ensure your meal, with our table, the day of your arrival.
Further details
Our prices are 55 euros for one or two persons/night + 15 euros/night for extra person, breakfast included.
Conditions
30 % of price for booking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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For two persons, breakfast included
1 Sep 07
1 Jan 08
385£ 303
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1 Jan 09
413£ 325
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Our prices are 59 euros for one or two persons/night + 17 euros/night for extra person, breakfast included
Guestbook
Pascale, Pauline et Régis (Meuse) Chambre absolument super, acceuil épatant ; vous avez un beau projet et nous reviendrons. Merci.
Monique et Pierre Avons retrouvé nos amis en les suivant même jusqu'au bout du monde .... Bravo pour votre courage ; le lieu est très agréable ; votre nouveau nid sera magnifique une fois terminé. Bonne chance, notre amitié vous accompagne et à très bientôt.
Agnès et Christian Merci pour votre gentillesse, la qualité de la chambre et le bon goût de la décoration. Bref ! L'excellence de l'accueil ! Nous reviendrons ! Ici est peut-être né notre nouveau projet de vie .....
Jeannine et Eddy (Belgique) Le nouvel endroit nous a beaucoup plu. On va sûrement retourner avec les vélos pour faire la route verte.
Evelyne et Victor Merci pour votre hospitalité et gentillesse. A très bientôt. Amicalement.
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