Regions of France

Château deVault de Lugny Vault-de-Lugny, Near Avallon, Burgundy A truly rare and very french chateau hotel experience awaits the lucky guest, especially if you splash out and stay in the top suite, Le Roy (pictured above), with its magnificent four poster bed. It was once reserved for the kings of France, but more recently has graced musical nobility - Eric Clapton! The chateau exudes old world elegance with a range of beautifully furnished rooms and suites, and a spell of exercise at the fabulous swimming pool in the chateau’s vaults might be recommended if trying to shed some the calories acquired in the chateau’s acclaimed restaurant. Situated in the Morvan National Park. Le Relais Bernard Loiseau A Relais & Chateaux Member, Saulieu, Burgundy 5-star Le Relais Bernard Loiseau and its two Michelin-starred restaurant, La Côte d’Or, have been an irresistible magnet for food-lovers since the late chef bought this venerable hotel in 1982. This jewel in Burgundy’s heart is not only an excellent stop-over but also a destination in its own right. For 40 years, Chef Patrick Bertron has been working in the La Côte d'Or's kitchen (including 20 years with Bernard Loiseau). While striving to perpetuate the fabulous culinary heritage of the house, Patrick Bertron expresses his own style through his creations which tell, with poetry mixed with greed, his deep attachment for Burgundy and more precisely his Morvan. 3-2-1 Foodie classic s The fine cuisine of Burgundy is mirrored by a healthy showing of Michelin florettes with top honours going to Maison Lameloise - as the guide says - “Worth a journey’! Across the region there are also 5 two-star and 32 one-star restaurants. All our recommendations come with hotel accommodation for easy digestion! A true institution of French gastronomy and a charming hotel, the Maison Lameloise has cultivated art de vivre since more than 90 years. In medieval times the cuisine attracted already the Dukes of Burgundy. This long and delightful story is continued by Chef Éric Pras, MOF (Best Craftsman of France), and Frédéric Lamy at the head of the former coach house dating back to the 15th century. The fresh, precise and delicate cuisine of Éric Pras gives this iconic restaurant a new, young image. Maison Lameloise A Relais & Chateaux Member, Chagny, Burgundy 19