Château de Mercurey A Haussmann-style castle nestled in a one-acre garden, with stunning views of the renowned village and vineyards of Mercurey, for exclusive holiday rental. Within walking distance, you'll find restaurants, shops, and wineries.

Please note that the Château is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or in wheelchairs.

The Château de Mercurey has 8 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.

There are three bedrooms on the first floor and five bedrooms on the second floor. All have en-suite bathrooms.

Five bedrooms are equipped with double beds (180 x 200cm) and two bedrooms on the second floor have two single beds each (90 x 200cm). The single beds can be converted to doubles if desired.

The beds are made up for your arrival.

There is also a child bedroom composed of a child bed (180cmX 80cm) and a baby bed, connected to an adult bedroom. Two folding baby beds are available on request in the Château. 

The 3 Kasteliades VIP bedrooms

The three spacious VIP bedrooms are located on the first floor and boast lovely views over the garden and the vineyards beyond. One of the rooms has a 10m2 balcony with terrace above the conservatory.

• High definition television with TNT channels
• Blu-ray DVD player
• Double washbasin
• Hairdryer 

The Bathrooms

All eight bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Stylishly fitted with your comfort in mind, each bathroom has either a shower or bath, a washbasin and a WC.
Towels are provided on arrival. 

Peaceful nights

Rest assured, you won't be disturbed by traffic or other noise.

The lounge and conservatory

You will appreciate the 19th century fresque which covers all four walls of the lounge. The theme, ‘Eden’, is hand-painted on paper as was the practise in prestigious households in those days. This famous wall paper is exhibited in the ‘Musée d’Orsay’ in Paris.

The conservatory, accessible from the lounge, provides access to the garden and pool areaand doubles as a smokers area (smoking is prohibited in the rest of the château).

The lounge is extremely light and airy, with large windows opening onto the parkland. The molded ceilings, wood panelling, and oak floor are original, contributing to the authentic atmosphere. Books in the library are available for your enjoyment during your stay.

An English-style pool table, a big-screen high-definition television with satellite channels, a Blu-ray DVD player, and a PlayStation 3 will ensure evenings full of entertainment. The lounge can also be slightly adapted to accommodate meetings and seminars.

By the fireside…

The lounge features a 19th century fireplace. Equipped with an electric fireplace system, enjoy evenings around the fire with family or friends without the hassle of loading wood and havng to start the fire.

If you prefer a traditional fireplace, there is one located in the dining-room During the colder seasons, wood is provided and included in our rental price.

The dining room

The dining table can seat up to eighteen people. Like the lounge, the dining room features large windows that create a light and airy atmosphere, showcasing the beautiful molded ceiling, original wood panelling, and old oak floor.

The glasses, crockery, and cutlery, carefully selected by Sylvia, are available in the sideboard for your use.

A breakfast corner near the dining table includes a traditional coffee machine, a Senseo coffee machine, a Nespresso coffee machine and an electric kettle.

The kitchen

The Château 'galley' kitchen is fully equipped including :

• Oven
• Microwave oven,
• 5 ring hob with extractor fan
• Dishwasher (detergent is supplied)
• Large refrigerator
• Freezer
• Toaster
• Full range of kitchen equipment, utensils and accessories
• Tea towels
• 2 high chairs are available. 

An assortment of herbs, spices and condiments are at your disposal.

Laundry room

The Château also has a laundry room with washing machine (detergent is provided), tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.

On-site Facilities & Activities 

Discover below the wide range of facilities and equipment available at the Château, designed to ensure that family and friends of all ages can fully enjoy their holiday.

The swimming pool & outdoor terrace

The heated pool

The 5m x 10m heated saline* swimming pool is open between 1st April and October (the exact closing date depends on the weather). The depth ranges from 1m at the shallow end to around 1m90 et the deep end.

The outdoor terrace

Spend hot afternoons lounging by the pool on one of the sun loungers. The summer house and large terrace table, allow you to enjoy lunch by the pool or dine 'al fresco' on warm summer evenings.

Barbecue

Immediately adjacent to the dining area is a stone barbcue.

Maintenance
Our maintenance staff will call by during your stay to ensure the upkeep of the pool and the terrace.
 

*Our heated saline pools - environmental and safety information

All Kasteliades swimming pools are saline treated pools, as opposed to treated with hard chemical chlorine. This is generally considered to be gentler on the environment as well as on your skin, eyes and hair ! The salinity of the pool water is ten times less than that of seawater and you hardly notice it.

The swimming pool uses a heat pump, the most environment friendly method for heating an outdoor pool. The pump extracts heat from the air to warm the pool water circulating through it. If the air temperature falls below 15°C, we cannot guarantee that the pool will be warm enough.

All Kasteliades swimming pools have a cover to protect the pool and ensure the safety of children when closed. The covers are either flat or raised structural elements.
 

Wellness / Fitness

In the basement of the château you will find a gym and leisure area where the following equiment is provided :

• Two exercise bikes
• Rowing machine
• Weight-lifting machine
• Dumbbells
• Mats
• Steam-room
• Sauna
• Bathroom / shower

After your workout, relax in the armchairs, enjoy a drink, or play a game of table football.

Board Games

A range of board games, in French, are available in the bookcase in the lounge : Scrabble, Monopoly, chess, draughts, card games etc.

Billiard room

Enjoy your evenings in the billard room just next to the living room.

Television & Video Games

The château offers 4 Full HD televisions and 4 blu-ray DVD players :

• A high definition giant screen in the lounge equipped with a blu-ray DVD player and full HD sattelite reciever. Play Station 3 and games.
• A high definition screen in each of the three VIP bedrooms, also with its own blu-ray DVD player.

Free WiFi / Internet

Wireless high speed (fibre) internet connection is available free of charge throughout the château.

Bicycles

Four all-road bicycles and two child seats are provided free. Additional bicycles can be ordered (extra charge)

French bowls (Pétanque)

We have a French bowls, or 'Pétanque', track in the garden and 16 ‘pétanque’ bowls are provided in case you fancy a 'boules' contest between friends ! 

Other leisure amenities and activities

• Table Tennis table - rackets and balls provided
• Giant trampoline
• Baby-foot table football
• Swing
• Traditional barbecue near the pool

Off-site Facilities & Activities

Tennis

There are 3 public tennis courts in the village of Mercurey. You can go the Bureau de tabac in Mercurey village and enquire about a reservation. They will also supply the key to the courts. The cost is approximately 10 euros / day and you will need to leave some ID as a caution.

SERVICES AT THE CHÂTEAU

HOUSEHOLD HELP, BABYSITTING...

Two local ladies have their own small businesses offering cleaning services, babysitting, help with cooking and other activities. If you need any help during your vacation please do not hesitate to contact them :

Services are invoiced at 20 euros per hour (all taxes and charges included), with a minimum of 4 consecutive hours per intervention.

MASSAGE SERVICE 

Please consult the dedicated section on our website here

BREAKFAST SERVED AT THE CHÂTEAU

Contact Aleena or Bernadette (see above) if you want help with breakfast. You just need to provide them with the shopping list and the money and they will stop on their way to the Chateau each morning to buy the fresh bread and croissants for you.

CHEFS AT THE CHATEAU

Our recommended chefs, Chef Thomas, Chef Agnes & Chef Raphaël can cook for you at the Chateau. Please consult the dedicated sections on our website for more details :

Here for Chef Thomas
Here for Chef Agnes
Here for Chef Raphaël

LOCAL TAXIS & TRANSFERS

• Taxi Lylou
We recommend the Taxi Lylou transport company. They have a fleet of 6 vehicles including an 8-passenger vehicle and their drivers are located at 5 points in southern Burgundy near our castles. Special fixed rates are offered to our customers for airport transfers, transport to tourist sites and wineries, etc.
Contact:
Mail : taxi.lylou@wanadoo.fr
Mobile/whatsapp : 00 33 668 674 186.

• ABMR Taxi
Good for local transport, this taxi company has 3 vehicles including a mini-bus with a capacity of 9 people and offer their services 7/7 and 24h/24. 
Mobile : 00 33 607 873 358. 

LOCAL MARKETS

Traditional food markets

Local food markets in France are vibrant hubs of tradition, offering a deep insight into French life. These markets showcase seasonal produce, artisan cheeses, fresh breads, and regional specialties, reflecting the unique character of each locale. They are not just places to shop but social gatherings where locals connect with farmers and artisans, fostering community spirit. By supporting local producers, these markets preserve culinary traditions and promote sustainability, making them a cherished part of French culture and daily life.

Don’t miss local producers markets in Beaune on Saturday mornings and Chalon-sur-Saône on Sunday mornings, two of the larger markets in the area.

More details can be found in the Wine & Gastronomy section of our site here (scroll down the page to find the 2 "Local producers market" sections for Chalon-sur-Saône and Beaune).

FLEA MARKETS

Every Sunday from April to October, many villages in Southern Burgundy host outdoor flea markets. These markets feature locals selling items from their homes, attics, and cellars that they no longer use. You can find antiques and treasures from the past at very affordable prices. It's a truly fun experience with free entry. You can find the schedule on this site.
 

RESTAURANTS, SUPERMARKETS, BAKERIES…

Restaurants

• Restaurant Hostellerie du Val d’Or in Mercurey
Walking distance from Chateau de Mercurey. They offer local specialties in an authentic ambiance.
140 grande rue, Mercurey.
www.le-valdor.com
Tel : 00 33 385 492 385
Closed on Sunday & Monday.

• Auberge du Petit Blanc, Charrecey
5 minutes from Château de Mercurey.
Pont Pilley, Charrecey.
www.lepetitblanc.fr
Tel : 00 33 385 451 543
Closed on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. 

• La Marmite de Caro - Take away meals in Mercurey
La Marmite de Caro offers a vast choice of meals freshly prepared to take away at very reasonnable prices. You need to order 48 hours in advance either by mail, phone or by visiting her shop. The vast choice of food available, with pictures and rates, can be found on the website.
79 Grande Rue, Mercurey. 
www.lamarmitedecaro.fr
Mobile : 00 33 662 368 787
Mail : contact@lamarmitedecaro.fr

Supermarkets

• Maximarché Supermarket, Mercurey
A supermarket offering almost all you'll need as far as food shopping is concerned.
Open from Monday to Saturday 09h00 to 12h15 and 15h00 to 19h15.
Open on Sunday from 09h00 to 12h00 (closed on 25th December, 1st January and 1st May).
Grande Rue, Mercurey.
 
• Hypermarket in Chalon sur Saône (North) 11kms from Mercurey
Open from Monday to Friday:  08h00 to 21h00. Open on Saturday from 08h30 to 20h00.

Bakeries 

There are two bakeries in located in Grande Rue, Mercurey :
• Michelot : Open all week except Monday Tuesday to Saturday
07h00 to 19h30 (except Sunday - 07h00 - 13h00)

• La Savoureuse : Open all week except Wednesday
06h30 - 19h30 (except Sunday - 06h30 - 14h00)
 

OTHER OFF-SITE SERVICES & AMENITIES

TOURIST OFFICE : CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE

The main tourist office is located 4 Place Port Villiers in Chalon sur Saône about 10 minutes away.

TENNIS

There are 3 public tennis courts in the village of Mercurey.

LOCAL DOCTORS  

There is a main clinic and another doctor in Mellecey, 5 to 10 minutes drive from Mercurey.

• Cabinet Médical Docteur Bruno Degouge
749 rue de la Libération, 71640 Mellecey.
Tel. : 00 33 385 450 955

• Docteur Myriam Daguzan
Rue du Bourg, 71640 Mellecey.
Tel. : 00 33 385 452 217

• Mercurey, town center (shops) : 2 km
• Château de Lans : 20 km
• Chalon-sur-Saône, town centre : 13km
• Hypermarket Carrefour - Chalon-sur-Saône north : 10 km
• Wine route : on the doorstep ! It passes through Mercurey.
• Voie verte ('Green Route' - a cycling road through Burgundy) : 5 km
• Beaune : 26 km
• Cluny : 52 km
• Autun : 39 km
• Mâcon : 73 km
• Dijon : 80 km
• Lyon : 142 km