19TH CENTURY HOUSE IN QUIET COTE D'OR VILLAGE WITH VIEWS OF BURGUNDY VINEYARDS

What a charming house in a beautiful part of the world. This was my wife's and my first trip to France and we wanted to immerse ourselves in the French culture without the congestion and expense of a week in Paris. This place turned out to be the perfect option as it is in a peaceful little village but has access to modern amenities and is in proximity to an abundance of sightseeing.

The owners have done a wonderful job updating the house while still maintaining the charm and history one would expect. It also has important things such as local tour books and internet, critical for gathering information on local attractions and keeping in touch with the world. For experienced cooks such as ourselves who's trip essentially revolved around food (French grocery stores are a real treat), the kitchen is spacious and stocked with pretty much anything one could need.

We didn't spend much time roaming outside due to our visit being in the rainy spring, but the owners have also provided a grill, outdoor sitting areas, and even bikes to roam the village with. Bring the kids...they will have lots to do with everything provided.

Lastly, the owners were very helpful throughout the entire process and a pleasure to work with. Don't hesitate to consider this house as part of your travel plans, I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay and great base for touring all things Burgundy!

We had a sudden change of vacation plans which gave us 3 days in France with nowhere to stay. At the last second (literally the day of our flight) we booked our stay at this lovely home. We are a family of 5 with three girls 1, 4, and 6. We were a little nervous about the drive from Charles De Gaulle airport but it went by in a flash (just make sure your rental car has GPS). Driving through the charming French countryside was amazing, going through gorgeous fields, rolling hills, and quaint small villages. We followed Juliet's instructions and easily found the house and parked in the gated courtyard. Eric, the caretaker left us a delightful gift basket to welcome our stay. He also helped setup a crib and mattress for our 1 year old. The house was exactly what we hoped for, and plenty big for a family of 5 or even larger. The beds were very comfortable and the furnishings beautiful with all the comforts of home. The home is quietly setback from the street with a backyard that is wide open to the country, literally feels like you are in the middle of a vineyard. The location is perfect for short 30 minute trip to lots of attractions, we found ourselves visiting castles, museums, and local shopping markets. If you are looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city, and want to enjoy authentic French country .... then this is the place to book!

What a delightful place to decompress and unwind. We gathered here from 2 continents, and 5 countries for a sort of family reunion, and meeting new friends. The setting was perfect. In all there were 8 of us, 6 in the house, and 2 in the caravan my "German Daughter" and her boyfriend drove over from Stuttgart. Two of our company had just spent the last few months in Paris and had not seen this part of France before, they were enchanted. The stillness at night was of particular joy as was the large sunny back yard for taking the sun. We started our first day with a visit to the local Cremant vintner, a convenient 150 yard walk from the house. After a great tasting we stocked up the house for the rest of the week with an adequate supply of the local product. I can not recommend it too strongly both the Brut and the Rose are great and we enjoyed both.
Belan Sur Ource is a wonderful location to centeralize your excurisions. Just 20 Km south of the Champagne region, 17 km from the birthplace of Renoir, and within easy driving distance of most major tourist attractions in the area. The drive to and from is a joy and the changinging scenery is a constant entertainment. Many fine dining opportunities exist in the towns surronding this lovely place and the local "La Marmite" is open most days for lunch and some evenings at the later part of the week. We did some dining out, and some dining in as we had several better than average cooks in our midst and students from one of the top schools in the world that specializes in the hospitality industry. Gourmet or something like it in the evening, and standard european breakfast fare in the morning. Our overall conclusion was that one week was not enough next time it will be for more. This was a truly relaxing vacation, made possible by the exceptionally peaceful nature of this place.
Juliet called a couple of days into our stay to make sure all was good, it was not good it was excellent. Do not hesitate book yourself into this litle slice of heaven.