Activities
It’s location between the vineyards and the river Saone, makes Domaine de l’Oiseau an ideal base to discover Burgundy’s wine culture and the historical south of the region.Whether by car or bicycle, for a day away or a week, your visit will be full of surprises.
AROUND THE DOMAINE
Loated on the Voie Bleue (The Blue Cycling Trail), (www.lavoiebleue.com), Domaine de l’Oiseau is ideal for a well deserved break on the banks of the river Saone. You can re-charge and clean your bicycle on site at the domaine, ready to set off again the next day. We can also prepare you a picnic for lunch, take breakfast at the time you wish to fit into your next day’s schedule.
We can also offer a contact to hire a bicycle, thanks to our partner POM'BIKES: whether it’s provision of bicycles, where and when you want, transport of baggage to your next stop over, Pom'bikes helps take care of it.
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From the domaine, enjoy a hike along the pathway by the river Saone, do some fishing, or for the more active – play a game of tennis on court in the village. Golf in Levernois is only ten minutes’ drive away.
At the domain, in a haven of peace, take an invigorating swim in the long pool, or simply float in the crystal-clear water followed by a refreshing drink or light lunch.
WELL-BEING
Treat yourself to absolute relaxation with a special massage from our professional masseuse – a sheer escape to pleasure. Appointments only on pre-booking and according to availability, the massage takes place in your bedroom – for your comfort and convenience. Consult our list of well-being treatments when making your reservation.La Côte d’Or
Beaune, wine capital of Burgundy, is a uniquely historic town. Its heritage is to be discovered in the Hospices De Beaune (Hotel Dieu)- the ancient hospital still preserved today, Notre Dame Basilique, and the ramparts surrounding the town. Stroll the winding alleys, wander as you wish, discover the Bouzaize Park or the magnificent Saturday morning market, so many privileged moments.
Of course, wine is everywhere: you can visit the historic wine caves, tasting many precious nectars, visit the Museum des Climats – telling the history of the flavours from the soils impacting the wines in our region.
From Beaune, set off onto the Route des Grands Crus, to the north driving as far as the historic city of Dijon, visiting Nuits St Georges then the celebrated Clos de Vougeot. To the south, the road will lead to Maranges, passing through the famous wine villages: Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and Santenay. On the route, seeing how remarkably the vines fashion the countryside, meeting wine growers who will be delighted to open their caves for you.
Many hiking trails allow you to discover the Cote de Beaune.
On route, don’t forget to visit the Chateau de Savigny le Beaune, and it’s 9 permanent exhibitions, aviation, automobiles, motorbikes, cycles… in a spectacular setting.
La Bourgogne du Sud (Southern Burgundy )
From Gergy, heading south, whether by car or cycle, you will quickly arrive in Chalon-sur -Saone. Birthplace of photography, you can visit the Nicephore Niepce museum, wander around Place St Vincent with it’s beautiful cathedral. Chalon’s Sunday morning market is magnificent!
A little further south, you reach Tournus, famous for it’s history and art, then onto Cluny with it’s famous Abbey.
Sheena and John will be delighted to advise you.
