Le Champ du Four is a spacious 19C renovated stone farmhouse in the heart of France. It is situated in tranquil farmland near the commune of Trivy and only three kilometres from Dompierre les Ormes.

This village has all the shops for day-to-day needs, including a grocery store, bakeries, butchers, wine merchant, a weekly market, restaurants, hairdressers and a municipal swimming pool.

Within easy walking distance are the communes of Trivy, 500 metres north, which has a village hall, post office and Romanesque church; and Chandon, 600 metres south, which boasts two excellent restaurants overlooking a picturesque lake. Both have comprehensive menus and moderate prices, and the Maconnais and Beaujolais wines are highly recommended.

Le Champ du Four is centrally located to a wide range of activities and attractions.

Within 30 minutes, you can find yourself in:
• Cluny, the historic Abbey town, with its spectacular museum detailing the history of the famed Benedictine Abbey and surrounding area.
• Macon, a city with preserved medieval heart on the Saone River has a TGV train station (1.5 hour train to Paris), good restaurants, cathedral, museums and a Saturday market. All major car rental firms are represented there.
• Paray-le-Monial, the pilgrimage town with its imposing Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
• Beaujolais, and its charming villages and vineyards.
• Chateau Chambertin, a 13C castle still lived in (one of 17 visitable chateaus in Southern Burgundy).
• 13C Romanesque village churches dotted throughout the region, built under the influence of the Cluny Benedictine abbey.
• Walking paths and bike trails along old canal tow paths and former railway lines.

In one hour, you can be in:
• Lyon, the second city of France, with its international airport and world famous culinary reputation.
• Beaune, a beautiful and historic city, the heart of the premium winegrowing area of Burgundy.
• Chalon sur Saone, birthplace of photography plus a 5ha rose garden on the Saone River.
• Grenoble, gateway to the Alps.
• Le Creusot, home to the famous quality cookware

Two hours will get you to:
• Geneva, to visit Switzerland, try a fondue, taste the chocolate, take a cruise on Lake Geneva.
• Dijon, renowned for its wine, food and mustards, plus its architecture and museums.
In just four hours, you can reach Paris or Italy!

Of course, with its courtyard and shady lawn area, it's tempting to grab a good book, a great wine, and take the one minute journey to the farmhouse lounge chairs.

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