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What To Do

For those of you who enjoy walking in the country air, the village of St. Vallerin is set on a hillside with spectacular views of the surrounding vineyards, and similar pretty villages.  (It’s even possible to see the Alps from the Château on a clear day).  There are many pleasant walks straight from the house through the surrounding countryside and we can provide a booklet showing walks in the area. 

There is also a 120km off road cycle path that meanders through the villages and towns of Bourgogne. 

Swimming - Specially adapted Lacs des Laives with lifeguards, water toys, paddle boats, manmade beach, restaurant/bar
In a nearby village ten minutes away, there are riding stables which cater for children and adults aged 7 and above.  In other villages younger children are able to ride.

The area around Saint Vallerin is rich with activities along with the obvious wine culture and tours; there are many other activities on offer throughout the year.  During the summer months, every village in the region will hold some form of fair or event.  Cluny is a picturesque 30 minutes drive way and boasts a beautiful abbey, and a multitude of shops, bars and cafés lined along cobbled streets.  Cluny is famous in France for equestrian activities and so horses form a theme for many of the local events.  Other Châteaux in the region will frequently host special activities throughout the summer.  Most villages and towns have a market day selling locally grown fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads, meats and poultry.
 


There are many ‘Artisan’s in our region and it seems that all villages have skilled artists and ceramics whose doors are open to the public daily to view and purchase their work.

This is an ideal area for anyone who enjoys wine.  In the village of Saint Vallerin there are two ‘degustation’ or wine tasting caves where one can taste and purchase locally produced wine.  A walk or short drive takes you to numerous villages offering locally produced wine and tasting caves.

There is also an Acro Parc activity course which is set in the forest at Lacs des laives and the town of Givry.  It is a specially adapted course with ropes etc., and a fully qualified instructor escorts you on the course.

Golf courses are within easy access.  There are two within 30 minutes drive and there is a ‘golf pass de Bourgogne’ which highlights the various courses and offers a special package.

Pass Grand Golf de Bourgogne Offers access to five of the most beautiful golf courses in the Burgundy region (Dijon, Beaune, Châlon, Château d'Avoize and Macon). Golfers can also sample the region's charms during their stay, savouring the fine local cuisine and some of the world's best vintage wines.
Three rounds/week pass €80  Five rounds/week pass €130
The 5-golf pass offers up to two rounds at the same course.
http://www.passgolfsbourgogne.com/uk/golfs/index.html

Swimming – large indoor pool at Montceau-les Mines – 30 mins. drive
Acro Activity Parc – Givry and Lacs des Laives
Horse riding – 10 minutes drive
Voie Verte – safe off road cycle track can be joined 5 minutes cycle away.
Segway – see Dijon on board a segway – 50 minutes drive

Nearby restaurants

We can provide evening meals if required, freshly prepared and cooked by  our resident chef and these can be served to you in your cottage or outdoors.
Aux Année Vins – Buxy 3 kms
Traditional Pizzas – on the road to Buxy 2 kms
Le Bistrot – Chalon-sur-Saone – 20 minutes drive
Moulin du Mantorey – St. Remy – 15 minutes drive
Take away Greek Kebab House – Buxy
Cafe – Buxy
Italian – St. Gengoux-le-National – 10 minutes drive
Bars including an English owned Bar – St. Gengoux-le National – 10 minutes drive

Cafe/restaurants – Cormatin – 15 minutes drive (opposite Château de Cormatin)

Chalon-sur-Saone is our nearest large town which has a street called ‘Rue de Strasbourg’ a street lined with good restaurants including Indian, Swiss, French, etc.  Also in the heart of Chalon-sur-Saone there are a multitude of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Suggested URLs:

Chalon sur Saone
http://europeforvisitors.com/europe/cruising/chalon-sur-saone.htm

General Aviation:
http://www.acbourgogne.fr.fm/
http://www.aeroport.fr/portail/fiche.cfm?&airport=CHA
http://www.fallingrain.com/icao/LFLH.html
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/aero.bourgogne/terrain/terrain.html
http://www.aircraft-charter-world.com/airports/europe/france.htm

Wine Tours
http://www.burgundydiscovery.com

Tourist Information
www.buxy-tourism.com (our local tourist office)
ot.buxy@free.fr (our local tourist office)
www.raileurope.co.uk  - rail service in Europe
www.sncf.com – rail service in France (book and pay on line)
www.viamichelin.com  - to plan drive routes, length of journey etc.

Golf
http://www.passgolfsbourgogne.com/uk/golfs/index.html

Currency Converter
http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Others
www.luckyheights.com - For purchase of a coffee table style book of photographs taken in and around Château de Saint Vallerin
   
dawn@chateausaintvallerin.com
T . +33 (0)3 85 92 01 57 – Resident Managers – Mr. & Mrs. C. Sparks
T . +33 (0)3 85 92 09 67
Le Bourg, Saint Vallerin, 71390, France.