Château Longsard is an 18th-century château, which sits on the 87-mile 'Route du vin du Beaujolais' wine route that passes through all of the Beaujolais appellations. Equidistant between Mâcon and Lyon, it is positioned amongst a listed garden and vineyards. These nearby vineyards offer opportunities for walking, hiking and cycling, whilst the château has its own orchard and bee hives that yield the ingredients for the home-made honey and organic jams served at breakfast.

The hosts are the Count and Countess Olivier du Mesnil du Buisson, an Anglo-French couple who love to welcome guests to their home. And "home" is a key word here: the entrance hall, dining room and salon are as grand as befits a French château yet pleasantly homely as well.

There are various room options, divided between the château itself and the traditional coach house. The ground, first and second floors of the château have rooms designed for 2 or 3 people, whilst the coach house houses the suites, which are suitable for 4 or 5. All have an en-suite bathroom with bath or shower, and each bedroom has its own character; they have been carefully decorated with personal objects, antiques, and paintings or prints. Rooms look out over either the rose garden or the topiary, whose yew trees have been shaped into the form of a chess board.

As guests enter the courtyard, they see the two impressive Cedar of Lebanon trees, one of which is 300 years old. Out on the lime tree-lined terrace, guests can partake in the traditional French ballgame of boules, and enjoy a pre-dinner glass of Beaujolais wine.

Restaurant:

Fine dining is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays in the chateau's elegant dining room (reservations required at booking), with entrée, main course, a selection of cheeses, dessert and Beaujolais wine for 38 euros per head. Before eating, guests may wish to take a drink in the drawing room or out on the terrace, whilst afterwards, they can retire for a coffee, tea or maybe a Marc du Beaujolais spirit. For other days, the hotel will be happy to recommend on of the excellent restaurants in the area.

A Word From the Owner:

"Welcome to what has been our family home for the past 12 years, We offer you a home from home in the elegant setting of days gone by. Having lived and worked all over the world for 20 years, we discovered the Beaujolais and fell in love with it. We would like to share this with you and invite you to come and discover this part of France, and if you have any questions about the French, we will happily elucidate!”

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Entrance hall Dining room Drawing room Large estate Terrace Topiary Rose garden Secure parking	Antique furniture Flat-screen TV including English satellite channels (only in the coach house) Internet access Tea-making En-suite bathroom Hairdryer Cot available (no charge)

Nearby Amenities:

Vineyards- visits and tasting in the cellars
Horse-riding centre at the end of the estate
5 golf courses within 1 hour
4 Michelin star restaurants within 40 minutes
Cycling and walking paths in the vicinity

Places to visit:
Lyon
Villefranche-sur-Saône
Gardens of Bionnay
Perrouges
Cluny
Ars

What We Say:

A top choice for wine aficionados, its location along the celebrated Beaujolais wine route puts it in a prime position. The grounds are notable for their styled features, and this a delightful setting to explore. In between the Burgundy commune of Mâcon and the Rhône-Alpes city of Lyon, Château Longsard is close to some of France's most popular destinations to visit.

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Room Rates in Euros (2012)
	All Year
Double Room	€ 130 € 150 Fridays & Saturdays
Single Room	€ 100
Duplex Suite	€ 130
Two Bedroom Suite	€ 190
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Prices are per room per night including breakfast and VAT Tourism tax: 75 centimes per person per night All rooms have a private en-suite bathroom Extra bed (child): € 20 per night Dinner: € 38 per person (including wine). Book in advance The château and coach house are both non-smoking. One of the rooms in the coach house has wheelchair access. Pets are allowed in the coach house (with supplement). Check Availability     Book Now!

Deposit:

No deposit. A credit card number is required to guarantee a reservation.

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be received by the hotel in writing (fax or e-mail). If cancelled less than 14 days before scheduled arrival the hotel will debit 50% of the total cost to the guest's credit card, if within 4 days, early departures and no-shows, the full amount is charged, unless the room can be re-booked.