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An idyllic 6 bed/6 bath chateau in Burgundy, between Chablis and Auxerre

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Interior
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

An idyllic 6 bed/6 bath chateau in Burgundy, between Chablis and Auxerre

Les Arcis is an elegant country house set in extensive enclosed grounds comprising formal gardens and parkland with grand mature trees, an orchard, a vegetable garden and small vineyard. The original building dates back to the 1700s and was the hunting lodge of Colbert, finance minister to Louis XIV. There are many places to relax and enjoy the serenity of this magnificent property: long, lazy lunches in the shade of the old yew tree; a barbecue by the pool, with views across fields of sunflowers and barley and over the park and beyond to the river Serein; tennis, cycling or ping pong followed by evening drinks on the terrace and a game of boules before dinner under the stars to the chatter of cicadas.

“We had the best time at Les Arcis - it is an ideal
family get away! Beautiful setting, great food,
swimming, and aperitifs on the terrace overlooking
the garden. I will always remember our
walk through the fields to a bakery in a barn to
get fresh croissants. I can’t wait to go back!”
~Sofia Coppola

“Serenity wrapped up in a warm blanket of Peace
followed by a good dose of Calm lovingly poured
on top. Easy to drop into from Paris, and then
to launch yourself into the rest of Burgundy.
For those with more sedate inclinations, lovely
fields surround, or even just meander in the gardens
and get out your watercolor paints once
you’ve found your lawn chair’s ideal location.”
~Peter Warner

Main House

Ground floor:
- Wide entrance hall with black and white tiles
- Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
- Large salon (sitting room) with big log fire and club fender
- Open plan dining room at the end of the salon (seats 12)
- Morning Room with dining table, sofa and desk
- WC

First floor:
- Large study/TV room (with hundreds of DVDs)
- Large library of DVDs and books
- TV / DVD / Wii, Apple TV,
- Landing with sofa and baby grand piano
- Large master bedroom and en suite bathroom

Second floor:
- Two double bedrooms (with bath and basin in room)
- Two twin rooms (which can also be made up as super king doubles)
- One smaller double room (queen size bed)
- 1 Bathroom with bath & WC
- 1 separate WC
- Separate ‘wet room’ with walk in shower
- 1 ‘hidden’ WC on stairs between floors

ATELIER (a beautifully converted outbuilding):
- Mezzanine bedroom (2 single beds, ideal for young adults)
- Bathroom with shower & WC
- Large games room with TV
- Log burning stove
- Variety of board games, jigsaw puzzles, etc. along with some arts & crafts, and a dressing up box.

Outside 

- Swimming Pool (heated) and pool house (the pool is closed from October-April)
- Large gas fired BBQ
- All-weather Tennis Court
- Table tennis and badminton
- Bikes to enjoy the surrounding countryside.
- Football – the lawn opposite the tennis court has two small goals and even a scoreboard.
- Children’s climbing frame (with slide and swing)
- Boules (3 sets)
- Terrace
- Vegetable garden
- Orchard
- Vineyard
- Park

Property manager

Les Arcis Alice

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 878 433 473 00013

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Map
Hauterive, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

What's nearby

  • Pontigny Abbey - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Abbey of Saint-Germain - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Auxerre Cathedral - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Auxerre Clock Tower - 20 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Joigny Bonnard-Bassou Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge de la Poterne - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Colbert - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Mania - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪L'Auberge de Pékin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Les caves du luxembourg - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does An idyllic 6 bed/6 bath chateau in Burgundy, between Chablis and Auxerre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is An idyllic 6 bed/6 bath chateau in Burgundy, between Chablis and Auxerre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at An idyllic 6 bed/6 bath chateau in Burgundy, between Chablis and Auxerre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An idyllic 6 bed/6 bath chateau in Burgundy, between Chablis and Auxerre?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An idyllic 6 bed/6 bath chateau in Burgundy, between Chablis and Auxerre located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pontigny Abbey, Bowling Auxerre Aux 2B, and Youmbao Kids Park. Theatre d'Auxerre and Abbey of Saint-Germain are also within 12 mi (20 km).

An idyllic 6 bed/6 bath chateau in Burgundy, between Chablis and Auxerre Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious Autumn Break!
The perfect getaway — lovely cosy evenings by the fire, and days spent in this heavenly French chateau and its grounds. Lots of tennis played on the clay court (sadly too chilly to use the pool) but excursions to beautiful Chablis, Auxerre and the abbey at Pontigny were particular highlights. Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
A beautiful house in glorious surroundings. Wonderful amenities for mixed ages. A lovely revisit after several years and found perfect refurbishment and excellent facilities. The house is beautifully presented and the garden and grounds tranquil and delightful yet not far to go for visiting pretty towns. Highly recommended, we shall return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CELESTE P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Utter perfection!
I had the joy of staying at Chateau Les Arcis where I hosted a writer’s retreat. It couldn’t have been better! The area was perfect for long walks around the beautiful Burgundian countryside or to the nearby Auberge (which became a firm favourite!) and it was just blissful to return to a cosy fire, delicious local food and comfortable beds. I cant recommend it enough. Thank you so much for hosting us, I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selma K.

Liked: Cleanliness
family celebration
This home and property provided a perfect setting and environment for our family...gracious rooms, beautiful grounds, space to gather or work...it was a fabulous week in a lovely setting. Alison and Mike could not have been more welcoming!! Every family member and there were 10 of us wishes to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Paradise
We cannot say enough good things about our stay at Les Arcis! It offered everything to do: swimming, tennis, table tennis, movies, peaceful walks on the grounds, quiet reading spots and most of all, comfort everywhere. We loved that each room offered a peaceful setting. The dining rooms were able to fit all 10 of us. The main bedroom was a beautiful retreat that we hated to leave on check-out day. Mike and Alison were gracious and answered right away when we had a question. We highly recommend staying in this beautiful, wonderful place, especially after the delightful busyness of Paris. It was not difficult to get to Les Arcis from Paris. Orly, the housekeeper, came each morning to bring us fresh croissants and baguettes and tidied the kitchen. You will love your stay at Les Arcis!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and home!
Our family had an incredible stay at this beautiful property. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy France’s rural Burgundy area. Close to several towns and villages, we were able to shop and go to markets but also relax in the beautiful home and grounds of the Chateau. It’s a historical home with so much character. Alison and Mike were fantastic! We especially liked waking each day to fresh bread and croissants. We will definitely be back to this magical place. It’s stolen our hearts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selina M., Edmond, OK

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway in Idyllic Burgandy
We had an absolutely amazing time! This property exceeded all our expectations. Biking, Tennis, Badminton, Swimming, Local Boulangerie, fresh markets. The list is just too long to mention everything. Our family made memories for a lifetime here. We would highly recommend this property, so fabulous!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Xmas spent at Les Arcis
Amazing property ideal For groups. The host and caretaker were superb nothing was too much trouble. The master bedroom and en suite are fabulous as are the other bedrooms. We did not use the building in the garden but it would be great for two adults / teenagers as there is lounge space downstairs. Thank you very much for „ lending us your house“- we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous country retreat
Beautiful manor with excellent amenities including pool, tennis court (with racquets), gas grill and fully equipped kitchen. Alice and Marcha were easy to work/communicate with and were committed to our having a wonderful time. Seignelay was just a few minutes away and has fantastic boulangerie as well as nice supermarket. Lots to do within 90 minutes and there are books with information about local attractions/events. Our extended family of 8 had plenty of space to spread out and we had a memorable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

We highly recommend Les Arcis. We had a wonderful family experience which we would love to repeat.
We looked forward to a very special family holiday and Les Arcis did not disappoint in any way. Set in a lovely part of France, near a supermarket, villages and surrounded by countryside, the chateau is absolutely beautiful, typically French and very tastefully decorated. Whilst it is a stately home, with elegant furniture, it is also very comfortable and it had everything our family needed. From the time we arrived we enjoyed the pool and relaxed in the sun on the poolside seating. For cooler seating we used the veranda of the sheltered Summer house and a perfect eating and barbecue area next to the Atelier, which had a fridge for cold drinks. The Atelier also had every game imaginable and a TV area with a variety of DVDs and comfy seating. There is an electronic game/TV room in the chateau too, with seating for the whole family to have a 'cinema' evening. Outside, we enjoyed walking by the river, tennis, boules and table tennis and the children made full use of the slide and swing. The garden is beautifully maintained and it was enjoyable to spend time relaxing in the peaceful orchard. We enjoyed cooking in the very well equipped kitchen and had leisurely meals together around large family tables, in beautiful surroundings. Richard and Christine were friendly, very helpful and on-hand if we needed anything and we enjoyed meeting them. All in all, we had a wonderful experience which we would love to repeat in the future and we thoroughly recommend Les Arcis for a family holiday. Jane and family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

LAURENT G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un magnifique anniversaire
Mon anniversaire : soixante ans avec mes enfants et petits enfants, dans un lieu magnifique, cela va me laisser d'excellents souvenirs pour de nombreuses années. Le tout grâce à la majeste du lieu, la sympathie d’Alice la propriétaire, et le chaleureux accueil des gardiens. un lieu à découvrir? Certainement
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva H.

Liked: Cleanliness
wundervoller Familienurlaub
Wir haben einen tollen Aufenthalt verbracht mit viel Lachen, gemeinsamen sportlichen Aktivitäten und auch Besichtigungen in der Umgebung. Die Zeit in les Arcis wird uns in allerbester Erinnerung bleiben.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique et paisible
Une maison magnifique, avec une mention spéciale pour l'entrée, l'escalier et les salons de toute beauté. La cuisine est équipée d'un matériel nombreux et de très bonne qualité, la literie est très bonne. Terrasse et parc beaux, calmes et agréables, bref nous sommes très contents et reviendrons sûrement pendant la saison où la piscine est ouverte!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leendert B., Den Haag, Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness
Nvt
Fantastisch
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

regis J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très très bien !!
Parfait
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un cadre idyllique
Nous avons loué ce château pour un week-end en famille. Cette belle demeure est spacieuse, bien décorée et parfaitement équipée. Tout est fait pour que vous puissiez être à l'aise et vous sentir comme chez vous. Les extérieurs permettent de profiter pleinement des beaux jours (piscine, terrain de tennis, table de ping-pong, barbecue, ...). Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et remercions Alice ainsi que Marcha qui nous a accueilli chaleureusement.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stanislas R.

Excellent séjour en famille
Maison spacieuse, agréable à vivre, et très confortable, on s’y sent chez soi. Les enfants étaient heureux entre le foot, tennis, balançoire, grand jardin. Tout le monde à trouvé son compte. Propriétaire et gardienne très attentives. Difficile de partir ce matin!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wim v.

Mooi huis met heel veel ruimte in een rustige omgeving
We hebben een week vakantie gevierd met 6 volwassen kinderen en 2 kleinkinderen. Het huis is van alle moderne gemakken voorzien, heeft een mooie en complete inrichting, maar heeft nog een authentieke uitstraling. De ruimte in en om het huis is gigantisch en er is volop vermaak voor iedereen: van een fijn zwembad met veel ligstoelen tot een kamer met tal van spelletjes en een goede tennisbaan. Een aanrader voor een familie vakantie. Wij gaan zeker nog eens terug.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

SOLINE G., chaville

Séjour détente et tranquillité assurée
Nous avons passé une semaine très agréable aux Arcis. Le cadre, l équipement, la piscine, tout est fait pour s y sentir bien et pour tous ! Nous remercions Christine et Richard pour leur accueil très sympathique. Nous conseillons fortement ce château, ainsi que la visite et la dégustation des cépages avoisinants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018