
Burgundy is deliciously, gloriously romantic! From the rich culture of food and wine, to the beauty of the historic architecture, and the sun-bathed rural landscape, this is a region for lovers and romantics. It's the sort of place people float over in hot air balloons every day, sipping champagne. So it’s full of romantic hotels, and the real challenge for our Hotel Gurus was to pick their favourites. The options they've come up with are properties you should book if you want to spoil your love in the opulent surrounds of one of Burgundy’s historic château hotels, or if you want a romantic rural retreat or something that will satisfy even the pickiest of foodies. Use our guide to the best romantic hotels in Burgundy and start planning your getaway à deux!
For a Special Occasion

- The Abbaye de la Bussiere has been carefully converted from its 12th century use as an abbey into a beautiful, 18 room hotel. Many original features have been retained, like the glorious stained glass windows, vaulted and beamed ceilings and the incredible pillars of the old central nave, now in the hotel restaurant (where you can expect sublime, Michelin starred cuisine). Many of the luxuriously dressed rooms and suites, with their enormous bathrooms, have views over the expansive green parklands, plus there’s a library, a bar and terrace to enjoy too.
For Rural Romance

- From the outside La Borde looks like a charming rural home, with traditional vine-clad stone walls, large shuttered windows, a turret-like tower and mature gardens leading up to the front door. But inside you can see why this property has a five star rating. There are just five rooms and suites, featuring arching exposed beams, tiled floors and rustic features, but beautifully done. And then there’s the pool, and conservatory restaurant with its daily changing menu, and private wine tastings.
- Moulin Renaudiots is a large, elegant country house, charmingly converted into a five room hotel. Cottage gardens with topiary surround the property, and all of the five gorgeous rooms have country views, as well as beamed ceilings, huge beds, design furniture and simple colour schemes. Downstairs there’s a lounge and dining room, where they do a fantastic table d’hote three nights a week, accompanied by local wines. Outside there’s a pool with a view.
For Vineyard Views

- The Hotel La Cueillette occupies an elegant, 19th century chateau overlooking the vineyards of Meursault. The dining room of the gourmet restaurant is exquisitely conserved, complete with Versailles style chandeliers, mirrors, parquet floor and murals; but the 19 rooms and suites are simply dressed, in a pared-back modern style with blonde wood floors, white linens, large windows and contemporary art. There’s a spa — where the grapes from the region are used in therapies — an indoor pool, and an exceptional cellar.
For Château Luxury
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- The Château de Vault de Lugny is an impressive mansion-style château — complete with a moat, sitting on 100 acres of beautiful parkland — which can trace its roots back to the 13th century. There are 16 rooms and suites within, all unique and all luxuriously dressed; think toile du jouy draped four-posters, huge windows and cosy working fireplaces. Meals can be served on the terrace or in the atmospheric dining room, and promote the best local produce and recipes. There’s also tennis court, a pool in the vaults under the château, and you can arrange wine tastings, or a hot air balloon trip.
- Built during the Medieval period, the Château de Bagnols has plenty of château magic, including elegant turrets, pillars, vast stone fireplaces and even a bridge over a moat. Today it’s been carefully converted into a 27 room hotel that has retained the original features the château like wall-sized tapestries, murals, tiled floors and ornate fireplaces. There’s also an impressive collection of antiques. And a glorious spa, picturesque pool and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
For Luxury

- Beaune’s Hotel Le Cep is a charmingly historic hotel in the prettiest part of Beaune. It has 64 rooms and suites, and our favourites have fantastically ornate Louis XIV antiques, as well as the more standard beamed ceilings and luxurious feeling decor. The restaurant is a gourmet affair, and the bar has an opulent, but cosy vibe.
For Food Lovers

- La Cote Saint Jacques on the banks of the River Yonne is a bastion of French gastronomy, having held its two Michelin stars for 25 years now. And it has an award-winning spa as well, which incorporates an indoor pool and hot tub — all with river views. The decor is contemporary and the atmosphere relaxed, and most of the 22 rooms and suites have private balconies with panoramic river views. This is a great pick for families too, with a children’s menu, a games room and babysitting services available.
- The Bernard Loiseau - La Cote D'Or was a popular haunt of the stars of the golden age; a Saulieu escape with 33 generously proportioned rooms and suites overlooking a delightful courtyard and gardens. Todays guests are drawn by the award-winning three Michelin starred restaurant too, situated in a chapel-like dining room. There’s also an indoor pool, gym and a games room. And, they’re most welcoming of families too, offering babysitting services.
- Hostellerie de Levernois is a charming, country house hotel type, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, in a pretty spot just outside Beaune. Its 26 rooms are either contemporary, with wooden floors and unfussy decor, or traditional, featuring exposed beams and bricks. The hotel also has an impressive wine cellar and an elegant bar, plus tennis courts set in beautiful gardens.
For Sight Seeing

- Chez Les Fatien is an intimate, boutique-style hotel converted from a charming period property in Beaune. There are only four rooms in the hotel, all unique, but with original features like flagstone floors, high ceilings and exposed wooden beams. There’s a charming courtyard where breakfast is served, and guests have access to a kitchen, or can arrange suppers, complemented by a fantastically stocked wine cellar.
- The Hostellerie Le Cedre occupies a large, elegant mansion in the heart of Beaune, yet is surrounded by lush gardens. There are 40 rooms and suites, all of them large and airy, and dressed with contemporary luxury in mind, plus a Michelin-starred restaurant, impressive tasting cellars, an inviting bar with an open fireplace, and a library. If you’re here with your family we recommend the Hostellerie for its mezzanine family suites. There’s also a very nice spa.
- Cote Rempart is a five room guesthouse offering a quintessentially French experience just inside the ramparts of the old city of Beaune. Despite the rustic exterior, the five rooms are very elegant — our favourites sit under the arched beams of the roof. Breakfasts are sumptuous, and while there’s no restaurant, the hosts will happily advise you; they’re specialists on the local vineyards too.
For Spa Lovers

- The Château de Courban et Spa is a statuesque château hotel in a picturesque spot within the boundaries of the Parc National de Forets. Within there are 25 individually decorated rooms and suites, done with such variety that there really is something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a traditional château experience or a contemporary luxury hotel room. The best have private terraces with lovely views. The Michelin-starred restaurant is not to be missed, and the Nuxe Spa has several treatment rooms, plus a Turkish bath, a sauna and a hot tub.
- La Cour Berbisey is a smart, five room hotel converted from a villa in the historic part of Dijon. Each of the five rooms and suites are individually decorated to take advantage of original features like parquet flooring, panelled walls and exposed beams, but also to inject a contemporary vibe. The property has a very sophisticated spa, with a heated pool and sauna. There’s no restaurant, but they offer breakfast and you’re well located for eating out in Dijon.
For Great Value

- La Cimentelle is a stately, nine room guesthouse wth elegant original features, charming gardens with a separate guest cottage, and a heated pool. This is a great pick for groups and families because of the private cottage, but it’s also a cosy pick for anyone wanting to explore local vineyards. The restaurant runs cooking classes specialising in local delicacies.
- The Hostellerie de la Tour d' Auxois in Saulieu is a an old charmer, with a relaxed atmosphere, lovely grounds, and 29 rooms and suites. The decor is simple, rustic and cosy, with traditional tiled floors and exposed beams. The Hostellerie restaurant specialises in regional cuisine and Saulieu is known for its markets. Affordable and popular with walkers and cyclists too.
- In a perfect spot in the heart of the Chablis region, the Hostellerie des Clos is another great pick for anyone exploring the region on two wheels. Or for anyone who prefers simple, contemporary decor paired with Chablis. The restaurant specialises in local produce, and there’s a lovely terrace leading into shady gardens. There are 36 rooms and suites.
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