Le Champ du Four is a spacious renovated farmhouse in the heart of France. It is situated between two villages, each within easy walking distance - Trivy, a small farming community, has a village hall, post office and Romanesque church; and Chandon has two restaurants overlooking a picturesque lake.

A larger village, Dompierre les Ormes, three kilometres from the farmhouse has all the shops for day-to-day needs including grocery store, wine merchant, weekly market, restaurants and municipal swimming pool.

Our area of southern Burgundy is famous for its numerous Romanesque village churches built during the 13th century under the influence of the important Benedictine abbey in Cluny. These village churches are antique gems which must not be missed. The local restaurants 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.

In under 30 minutes, you can find yourself in:
• Cluny, the historic Abbey town, which is the centre of the region, with its spectacular museum detailing the history of the famed Abbey and surrounding area.
• Mācon, a city with preserved medieval heart on the Saone River has a TGV train station (two hours ride 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.
• Māconnais wine region, with 8 separate wine routes to follow
• Beaujolais, its charming villages and vineyards and imposing Rock Solutre.
• Chateau Chambertin, a 13C castle still lived in (one of 17 visitable chateaus in Southern Burgundy).
• Walking paths and bike trails along old canal tow paths and former railway lines.

Within an hour, you can be in:
• Lyon, the second city of France, with its international airport and world famous culinary reputation.
• Beaune, beautiful and historic city with distinctive rooftops and Cote de Beaune wines.
• Grenoble, gateway to the Alps.

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.

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

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