In 2018, we came to Marty and Thierry's guest house and we fell in love with this beautiful place and the region with spectacular views. As we looked around the house, the nooks and crannies, the garden and the park, we could not bare to leave it! The high up position is breathtaking. After a second visit with our children, it so happened that we unexpectedly sold our family home and now here we are in Vaulx! During our visits, we discovered the Brionnais. It is a peaceful and calm wooded landscape filled with Charolais cows and numerous Romanesque churches built during the prosperity of the abbey of Cluny. "The Charolais-Brionnais, with its well-kept and authentic wooded landscape, is the result of an evolution that began more than 300 years ago, is home to an internationally renowned breed of cattle and is a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage". The climate of southern Burgundy enchanted us with its warm temperatures during the day and cooler nights. The distinct seasons allow us to enjoy the landscapes and nature with autumnal mists, fleeting snow, bright red sunsets in summer and thousands of flowers in spring.
Vaulx is a chateau with 17th and 18th century bases that has been transformed over time. A major renovation requested by diplomat Léon Geoffray (from the Entente Cordiale between France and England) at the start of the 20th century brought nobility and comfort to the property and gave it something of an English character. The creation of the gardens was entrusted to well-known landscaper Achille Duchêne in around 1907. At that time, the house was intended for summer holidays. In 1886, a local historian described the Chateau de Vaulx as well proportioned, elegant in its simplicity, seated in a most beautiful position of height with its main facade turned to the south. This facade has a lovely view over the immense expanse of countryside, Saint-Julien-de-Civry, Dyo, Saint-Germain, Amanzé and beyond as far as the eye can see, the blue mountains and ancient Dun which sits between them. A panorama as vast as it is varied. Luckily, the landscape remains much the same to this day. Léon Geoffray extended the house with two wings to the east and west at the end of the 19th century.
The Chateau de Vaulx de Chizeul is at the edge of Charolais and Brionnais. Its origins date back to the 14th century when it was owned by the De Choiseul family until 1435. The name “de Chizeul” comes from this family name. The current Chateau de Vaulx stands four hundred metres from the former Chateau de Vaulx de Chizeul. Part of the chateau dates back to the 16th century as evidenced by the stones dated with 1563 on the facade. The chateau has gradually been modified and amplified to finally find its current appearance.
A true guest house and gite decorated with great taste. A splendid garden, spacious and comfortable rooms, perfect bedding. If the weather is chilly, a romantic log fire to warm up in the living rooms and dining rooms. During the restoration, old materials were kept wherever possible out of respect for the original building. The park is lovingly maintained, with an old-fashioned vegetable garden, a floral garden, centuries-old trees, clipped box trees, impeccable lawns, and an enchanted forest. A swimming lane, with the feel of an ornamental lake, harmonises wonderfully with the park. There are endless spots to discover in the park with a 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside.
Les Petits Plates de Thomas in the centre of our village whose dishes are as charming as the service. 'La Belle Epoque - a bistro awarded "Table de pays" in La Clayette with a welcoming and shaded terrace, serving local produce. Le Bistrot du Quai - located between two rivers, serving high quality local products cooked with great expertise. For a local gastronomic experience, we recommend the table of Frédéric Doucet Michelin starred Chef in Charolles. The summer market takes place on Sundays between 8am and 1pm from June to the end of August in Charolles. It has been awarded the “Marché des Saveurs et Savoir Faire de Bourgogne (Burgundy market of flavours and expertise)" label by the Burgundy Regional Council. The famous cattle market of Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais is the perfect way to meet the Charolais. It is an unusual "spectacle" that allows you to participate in the cattle transactions! Saveurs de La Chaume in La Chaume sells homemade pâtés with local products. Au Cœur du Charolais - an award-winning butcher shop for Charolais meats, often matured. Chèvrerie du GAEC des Cantiaux in the neighbouring village sells AOC Charolais goat's cheese. It is also possible to drop in during milking time.
The château offers two gîtes for up to nineteen people. The château and gîtes can be rented separately or together, for a total capacity of thirty-six people. The Gîte Montjardin is a 110 m² garden-floor apartment located in the outbuilding on the L side of the château. It can accommodate five people. In addition to the living areas, it has two bedrooms, a private 50 m2 courtyard and a garden. The 420 m2, two-storey Damas gîte occupies the entire east wing of the château, with five en-suite bedrooms including a dormitory, and can accommodate up to fourteen guests. All guests have access to the shared swimming pool.
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The five bedrooms are spread over the chateau and its adjoining wing. They each have their own shower room. Some rooms have a private living room or a bedroom with two single beds depending on the layout of the room.
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With a surface area of 420 m2 on two floors, the entire east wing of the house is dedicated to rentals and can accommodate up to fourteen people. On the garden level are a library lounge with a fireplace, a Pleyel grand piano and access to the park via the loggia; a dining room with a French-style ceiling and large 17th century hearth; a small, intimate and bright living room; and a fully equipped kitchen with direct access to the park and the swimming pool. The "Noble" Floor includes the master bedroom equipped with a large double bed and a view of the Brionnais; Madame's bedroom with a view of the park and a large double bed; the tower bedroom with access to the terrace overlooking the park, an anteroom with a single bed and a double bedroom with a view of the Brionnais and the park; and a bathroom with a bath, shower and toilet, Mademoiselle's bedroom with a 160cm bed, and a 48m² dormitory with three single beds and one double bed. Guests have access to the shared swimming pool.
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