The Chateau de Varennes is being owned by the same family for 400 years. The main buildings were built in the eighteen century in the most classical French style (ceilings in the reception rooms are 4 meters high).
The Chateau offers huge habitable space and was fully renovated by famous interior designers and landscapists. The electricity, plumbery, heating and Internet access are all new. All the rooms are very well equipped and decorated with high quality materials. A separate reception building can host weddings and large events (up to 200 guests in a single banquet hall, unlimited numbers in the gardens). The property can be hired on an exclusive basis and an in house chef is available for meals prepared with local fresh produce (our gardeners grow our own strawberries, herbs, salads, etc). Pricing for housekeeping and catering upon request. Late deals can also be negotiated
The Chateau is the perfect haven for relaxation, yet it is close to all amenities and restaurants.
It is perfectly located for visiting the many sights of the region – the vineyards of Beaune, Dijon the capital of Burgundy and the Jura mountains to the East with outstanding Michelin rated restaurants and golf courses. Many sports can be practiced on and off-site : clay pigeon shooting (on-site), biking, kayaking, water-skiing, tennis, horse riding, etc
Further details
Many optional services upon request : full catering service with an in-house professional chef, maid service, concierge service, laundry service, shuttle transfers from/to airport and train stations, chauffeured limo or mini-vans, wine-tours, wine-tasting, cooking lessons, baby-sitting...
Further details indoors
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 by a famous interior designer. Kitchens are comprehensively equipped with high quality professional equipment (large induction grill, two ovens, microwave, two fridges including icemaker, dishwasher, large flat screen TV), a large dining table and direct access to the garden and the dining rooms. The entire chateau has robust wi-fi .
Depending on the weather conditions, lunch is generally served near the pool or in the dining rooms. The master dining room can accommodate up to 30 people. 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 sound system. There is also a TV/play room with XL-large flat screen TV.
The chateau can accommodate up to 40 guests in its 20 bedrooms. There are 15 recently renovated bathrooms.
- On the ground floor, an XL family suite (king size bed) with private lounge, another connecting bedroom (single bed) and an en-suite bathroom. this groundfloor suite is laid like a self contained apartment and perfect for wheelchairs or elderly people
- On the first floor there are two double bedrooms (king size bed) with their own ensuite bathroom, another family suite with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom and last but not least a huge bridal suite with XXL bed and XL bathroom.
- On the second floor there are 6 XL suites with bathrooms and 3 double/twin bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. We also have 3 other double/twin bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in the outbuildings
Further details outdoors
The chateau is kid friendly and located in a big private parkland with French style gardens and woods, allowing guests to feel totally secluded. There are many beautiful walks around the local area and this offers great opportunity for bird spotting. Clay shooting can also be organized on request.
There is a large fruit orchard and a kitchen garden with plenty of vegetables and herbs. The outdoor dining room accommodates 40 guests. There are also plenty high quality sun loungers, XXL sunshades and many other luxury outdoor equipment. The pool measures 16m by 5m and 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.
Also, a mini soccer or rugby playground, children's swings, an XL secured trampoline (4 meters diameter) and XL luxury Weber barbecue. There are also several brand new bikes with helmets at your disposal. Horse-riding, tennis, waterski and many other sports next door.