Worth getting out of bed for
Head into ancient Autun and explore this 2,000-year-old Roman town (in particular, its impressive Saint Lazare Cathedral). Make full use of the Morvan forest on your doorstep – hike, fish and canoe your way through the wooded lands and lakes. Base Nautique du Moulin du Vallon in Autun will send you sailing and kayaking (+33 (0)3 85 86 95 80).
Local restaurants
Le Chapitre on Place du Terreau in Autun is a relaxed restaurant near Saint-Lazare cathedral in the town’s historic quarter (+33 (0)3 85 52 04 01). At 3 rue Jeannin, you’ll find Le Chalet Bleu, a dine-in deli with lots of meat and game on the menu (+33 (0)3 85 86 27 30). Down the road at number 14, Le Châteaubriant serves up classic bistro dishes (+33 (0)3 85 52 21 58). Fine dining awaits at Le Charlemagne on Route des Vergelesses, near Beaune (+33 (0)3 80 21 51 45), and at Le Benaton on Faubourg Bretonniere (+33 (0)3 80 22 00 26) in Beaune itself.
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What can I say? Excellent, fabulous etc. Peter’s food is cooked to perfection and the meal in the evening – with the other guests – was great. Our room was very s...
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