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69620 Bagnols, Beaujolais, France
Château de Bagnols, a luxury hotel near Lyon, is surrounded by the famous vineyards of Beaujolais and a whole firmament of Michelin-starred restaurants.
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69620 Bagnols, Beaujolais, France
Le Vieux Moulin on Chemin du Vieux Moulin in Alix (+33 (0)4 78 43 91 66; www.lemoulindalix.com) is a stone-built Rhône-side mill, where you can fill up on rustic fare, from mustardy sausages to frog’s legs. Request a table in the conservatory at Les Terrasses de Pommiers at 706 montée de Buisante in Pommiers (+33 (0)4 74 65 05 27; www.terrasses-de-pommiers.com). Stunning Beaujolais views accompany classic French cuisine such as roasted sea bream or fillet of beef. Exposed brickwork and low beamed ceilings create a cottagey feel at La Vieille Auberge, at 201 rue Paul Causeret in Oingt (+33 (0)4 74 71 28 79; www.la-vieille-auberge-restaurant.fr). The food is simple (chicken with cream of mushrooms; and andouillette), but rotund with flavour. Just north of Lyon, Michelin-starred L’Auberge de l’Ile on Place Notre Dame, L’Ile Barbe (+33 (0)4 78 83 99 49; www.aubergedelile.com), is a romantic 17th-century house serving divine dishes such as foie gras ravioli and slow-poached cod in garlic cream. Guy Lassausaie on Rue de Belle Cise in Chasselay (+33 (0)4 78 47 62 59; www.guy-lassausaie.com) is another excellent Michelin-starred option with a contemporary atmosphere.
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Soar into the sky on a morning or evening champagne balloon flight over the château and surrounding vineyards.
Up to 50 guests can stay at the château (it can arrange to transfer other guests staying at nearby hotels). You'll need to give hotel staff at least two months' notice, and for spring/summer weddings, you must book six months ahead. Weddings parties must book the hotel on an exclusive basis for a minimum of two nights. The 15th-century St Blaise church in Bagnols can accommodate 70 seated plus 20 standing guests. The château can also arrange musical fireworks, flower displays and entertainments.
The ancient cuvage (winery) dates back to the 18th century, and under its new guise as a restaurant can accommodate atmospheric, candlelit banquets for up to 120 guests, or cocktail receptions for as many as 200. For smaller gatherings, the château offers the Salon de Musique and the Salon Empire with its original Napoleonic decorations. The Bibliothèque is also available for parties of up to 60.
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