Experience a piece of Burgundy magic when you stay at our two-bedroom, two-bathroom house in the historic town of Semur-en-Auxois in lovely Burgundy, France. Let us offer you our own private getaway, which is perfectly situated on the banks of the Armancon River. Semur-en-Auxois is a countryside town big enough to give you access to everything you might need, but small enough to welcome you with open arms.

Our house is located just a short walk away from the town center, on a tiny street bordered on one side by the river and on the other by a rock cliff. This means that it is private and tranquil, yet has easy access to all the amenities of the wonderful town of Semur.

The house is arranged on three levels: the upper and lower bedrooms are split by a main level containing the kitchen, salon, and one of the house's two bathrooms.

During the spring, roses climb the side of the house, and we cultivate several types of flowers all around the property. Eat a quiet lunch on the river-level patio with the accompaniment of the birds. Read a book in our upper garden, which has lovely views of one of the town's ramparts (a remnant of the castle around which the town was originally built).

The Kitchen

Our kitchen maintains its French Country charm while also providing modern conveniences like a full-sized refrigerator, stove, oven, and dishwasher. Whether you prefer tea or coffee (or both), we have an electric kettle and two kinds of coffee makers. If you get distracted feeding the ducks with yesterday's leftover baguettes, use the microwave to re-heat your tea.

We take care to keep the cabinets stocked with basics like salt, sugar, tea, olive oil, herbs, and spices. Along with plenty of utensils, dishes, and all the pots and pans you need to prepare a meal, there is plenty of counter space. The kitchen table seats up to six (though four are more comfortable), and the oversized kitchen window opens right out onto the river.

The Lower Bedroom

The lower bedroom is the perfect hideaway for older children; for two couples traveling together, the lower bedroom is like its own separate rental. It is accessible via a separate entrance at river level (just off the patio), and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower.

The two twin beds may be kept separate or brought together into a king bed; just let us know, and we will arrange the room however you wish. The dresser and built-in closets provide plenty of storage.