Château de Saulon
A 17th-century classical house in a riverside park south of Dijon, now a hotel.
- Classical château
- 37 min from Beaune
- Hotel and restaurant
- 17th century
€360for a half-day wine tour plus one hour, from Beaune, up to 4 guests
At a glance
- Commune
- Saulon-la-Rue · Côte-d'Or
- Style
- Classical (17th century)
- Official website
- chateau-saulon.com
Getting there
Private driver from Beaune: 37 min by road (37 km), €130 one way for the whole car.
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About the château
A short drive south of Dijon, on the edge of the Saône plain, the Château de Saulon is a classical 17th-century house set in a large park along the Sansfond river. It is run as a hotel and restaurant, and it makes a calm base for exploring Dijon and the Côte de Nuits.
History
The first château at Saulon was built in the 16th century and rebuilt at the end of the 17th century as a classical country house. Its owners describe it as halfway between a pleasure château and a family home in the country. Its rooms open onto a park crossed by the Sansfond river, on the edge of the flat, fertile plain that stretches from Dijon towards the Saône.
Today the estate is a hotel and restaurant, with rooms in the château itself and in two other buildings, the Pavillon and the Longère. Its restaurant is called Deux Rivières. The château also hosts weddings, family celebrations and business events, and its park of about 27 hectares is used for walks, cycling and an outdoor fitness trail. The team also organises seminars with activities in the park.
Architecture
The château is a classical building of the 17th century surrounded by a large park, with views over the greenery and the Sansfond river. Inside, a winter garden, a library holding a collection of old books and a bar keep the feel of a private house. The estate also includes the Pavillon and the Longère, a long former farm building, both converted into guest rooms.
Visiting
Tips for your visit
The château is a hotel and restaurant, so you can stay overnight, book a table at the Deux Rivières restaurant or come for brunch. The park is pleasant for a stroll before or after a meal. Saulon-la-Rue is a short drive south of Dijon. Book through the official website.
Around here
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Questions
Château de Saulon is about 37 min from Beaune by road (37 km). With a private driver, the trip from Beaune starts at €130 for the whole car, up to 4 guests.
Did you know? Guests can browse a collection of old books in the château's library, and the park beyond is crossed by the Sansfond, a small river of the plain south of Dijon.
Sources
Château de Saulon with a private driver
Half-day wine tour plus one hour from Beaune: €360 for the car, up to 4 guests