The accommodation: In the heart of the village, L'Armance is a carefully renovated old house offering high-end amenities. On the garden level, the fully equipped kitchen and dining area have a separate entrance and open onto a terrace and a secluded enclosed garden. From June 15th to September 15th, the host grants guests private and priority access to the heated swimming pool, located in a garden adjacent to L'Armance's. On the mezzanine level, the spacious living room features beautiful views of the valley, a large-screen television, and an American pool table: the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the region and its many cultural and sporting activities. The living room also benefits from direct access to the outside. On the first floor is the main entrance to the house: the entrance leads to the Raphaëlle bedroom and has two staircases: the first to the mezzanine living room, and the second to the three bedrooms upstairs. Due to the layout of the house, with its staircases, L'Armance is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. The hosts also draw the attention of parents of young children to these potential risks. The region: The medieval village of Mont-Saint-Jean is ideally located in the heart of the Auxois region, at the crossroads of the Morvan and the famous vineyards, a territory rich in history, culture, and nature. Sheltered by the walls of its fortified castle, Mont-Saint-Jean overlooks the Serein valley. Perched on a rocky spur, it is a small paradise where time flows leisurely, in a soothing and inspiring setting. 15 minutes from the A6 motorway, on the border of the Morvan. 40 minutes from Beaune and its famous vineyards. 1 hour from Dijon, capital of the Dukes of Burgundy. The Auxois, a land of art and history. The Auxois is a "Land of Art and History". You can discover its hidden gems by exploring the country roads or following the Burgundy Canal. Here, the visits follow one another but are never the same: a medieval village, a famous candy factory, a focus on the Battle of Alesia, a Renaissance jewel, the ramparts of Semur-en-Auxois, castles, Romanesque churches – enough to satisfy the curious and lovers of old stones. The Morvan, a little bit of Canada. Leaving the limestone slopes of the Auxois, you enter the Morvan Regional Natural Park, or Mont Noir because it is made of dark granite. Explore its ponds, its heights, its escarpments, fortified spurs, secluded places of worship, buried in the leafy forest where the Celtic influence can still be discerned; multiple springs, miraculous in ancient times; and above all forests of beech, hornbeam, oak and chestnut trees - and now fir, black pine, spruce - forests that were and still are the very essence of the Morvan. The famous Burgundy vineyards. Created in Gallo-Roman times, improved by the industrious monks of Cîteaux, the Burgundy vineyards have produced, since the Middle Ages, delightful wines that its lords of the time, the great dukes of the West, made known throughout the world. Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, slopes that are a pleasure to explore. You must explore the vineyards and, along the way, admire the villages with prestigious names: Volnay, Pommard, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet… A visit not to be missed: the town of Beaune Sports and nature With its rolling landscapes, its hedgerows, its green forests, the bucolic banks of the Burgundy canal, our region is the ideal place to recharge. Whether you enjoy hiking, cycling, horseback riding, fishing, or golf, or simply prefer quiet contemplation, there's something for everyone. On the Armance website (larmance-gite) and in the gîte's welcome booklet, you'll find numerous suggestions for sporting activities: - Hiking or cycling - Contact information for the 6 golf courses in the region - Contact information for the 3 equestrian centers - Swimming at Lake Panthier or Lake Pont - Tree climbing in Bièrre-lès-Semur - Bowling and laser tag in Beaune and Dijon - Rail biking in The Morvan, hot air balloon rides... PGJyPg PGJyPg Culture PGJyPg Our region is full of treasures to visit, and numerous festivals and events punctuate the cultural calendar. PGJyPg Flea markets are also organized throughout the spring and summer months. The one in Mont-Saint-Jean takes place every August 15th: an unmissable event.As with sports activities, you will find many suggestions for visits on the Armance website (larmance-gite): Saulieu, Semur-en-Auxois, Chateauneuf, Commarin Castle, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Collégiale de Montréal, Musée et Parc Buffon in Montbard, Autun, a Gallo-Roman town, Fontenay Abbey, and of course the historical wonders of Beaune, Dijon, Vézelay... and much more. others.
Our good addresses
Burgundy is renowned for its gastronomy. It is a traditional cuisine that combines a wide variety of local products. Enjoy the specialties of our region: Burgundy snails, parsley ham, beef bourguignon, Charolais beef, coq au vin, eggs meurette, foie gras and Burgundy truffles... To find these fine products: - Bougerolle caterer, 42 rue du Marché in Saulieu - La Maison du Charolais, 15 avenue du Général de Gaulle in Pouilly-en-Auxois - Products from Pascal Laprée's farm, whose foie gras production has made its reputation. It is located in Mont-Saint-Jean, a hamlet of Mairey - La Fouchale cheese shop, 4 Place de la République in Saulieu - La Maison de Pays, Le Seuil, in Pouilly-en-Auxois - But also in the "Local Producers" sections of the Super U in Pouilly-en-Auxois and the B1 in Saulieu. To find great Burgundy wines: - Le Cellier du Morvandiau, 21 rue de la Foire in Saulieu - La Cave de Camille, 4 Place de la Libération in Pouilly-en-Auxois... and on Visit: - The prestigious Patriarche winery in Beaune and those of renowned winemakers such as: - Domaine Borgeot, 8 rue de Chassagne in Rémigny - Domaine Charles, 9 rue du Pichot in Nantoux - Domaine Gerbet, Place de l'Eglise in Vosne-Romanée - Domaine Guiton, 4 Route de Pommard in Bligny-les-Beaune - Domaine Leflaive, 10 Place du Monument in Puligny-Montrachet - Domaine Parigot, 8 Route de Pommard in Meloisey - Domaine Thénard, 7 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville in Givry. There is no shortage of good restaurants in the region, here are a few: - The most prestigious, the Relais Bernard Loiseau in Saulieu, parent company of several establishments such as Loiseau des Vignes in Beaune, Loiseau des Ducs in Dijon... and also in Saulieu Loiseau des Sens (with spa) and Loiseau du Morvan - The Château de Levernois, L'Abbaye de la Bussière, the Château de Sainte Sabine, the Montrachet in Puligny-Montrachet But there is no need to be starred by the Michelin Guide or listed by Relais & Châteaux to have a pleasant and gourmet time: - The restaurant Le Médiéval, immediate neighbor of the Armance. It's one of those places that gets passed around by word of mouth. Franck Witman champions authentic cuisine based on fresh, local ingredients. You can also order takeaway meals from the restaurant to enjoy at home at L'Armance, La Yoberge in La Motte-Ternant, Le 7 in Saulieu, Hôtel de la Poste in Pouilly-en-Auxois, L'Orée du Bois in Châteauneuf, and La Brasserie TOMA in Beaune.