Auberge du Paradis

Fetching village auberge in the Burgundian wine hills

This aptly-named auberge is a little gem well worth making tracks for. It’s a stylish little village address at the heart of Burgundian wine country with excellent cooking and home comforts.

Know It All

Hit the Spot
In Saint-Amour, near the wine town of Mâcon.

Come here for...
• A Burgundy foodfest – the cooking is outstanding. • Stellar cellars nearby – this is prime wine tasting country. • Stylish quarters with standout baths.

Amenities
There's a sought-after restaurant (dining is the big thing here), plus a petite pool and indoor hot tub.

Good to know
Let your hosts point you towards some of Burgundy's best local cellars.

Bedtime...

Rooms and suites
Seven rooms and suites

Special features
Rooms are named after different spices, so you could be bedding down in Gingembre, Cumin or Muscade. All have a lounge area, satellite TV, wi-fi and feature bathrooms – many with clawfoot baths. Most have views of the village square or local vineyards.

Pillow Talk
Tandoori is a favourite, with its own terrace overlooking the walled garden and vines. Cumin has a pleasingly oriental feel.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Bold red and cream decor is the backdrop to your dining, with a giant heart on the wall. The restaurant is one of the best in the region and you'll want to savour dinner here. Sample quail egg with porcini mushrooms or roast pigeon with shallots and peanuts, and finish off with a terrific crème brûlée served with just a hint of tarragon.

Breakfast
Breakfast (charged at EUR 14) is served until 11.30am.

Room service
No.

Activities

See & Do
You're in the heart of Burgundy wine country, so be sure to do some tasting. The wine towns of Mâcon and Beaune are a good place to check out the best in Mâconnais labels, and your hosts will be happy to direct you to some of the region's best labels. Other than that, your sleepy surroundings are tailor-made for doing as little as you like.

Diary Dates
July
Beaune stages its popular Baroque Music festival every weekend in July, with jazz on the calendar in September.