Château de Montsymond A 1.000m2 castle built in 1571 set in a 17 acre wooded park with fishing pond, for exclusive vacation rental. An ideal location near to the historical city of Tournus, 15 minutes away, famous for its gastronomy.

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

The plans are also available in larger scale in the downloadable PDF portfolio - see link above.

The Château has 10 bedrooms and a child/baby bedroom.

Four bedrooms and the child/baby bedroom are on the first floor. Four bedrooms are on the second floor and two bedrooms on the third floor.

Seven of the bedrooms have 180 x 200cm queen-size beds, and three bedrooms have two twin beds each (90 x 200cm). The twin beds can be put together to make a 180 x 200cm bed on request.

The beds are made up for your arrival.

All rooms have en-suite private bathroom. 
Three rooms are equipped with HD TV and Blu-ray DVD player.
Three cots are available in the castle and a child's bed (190 x 80cm). 

The child and baby bedroom

The child and babybedroom on the 1st floor comprises:

• A child bed 80 x 190cm.
• A traditional cot (wooden bars) of good quality.
• A wardrobe.
• A TV with DVD player.
• A private bathroom in the tower with baby bath, changing area and small sink.

Bathrooms

The 10 bedrooms all have their own en-suite bathroom. Tastefully renovated for your comfort, each bathroom consists of a toilet, a washbasin and either a shower or bath (9 bedrooms have a walk-in shower and 1 bedroom has a bath).
Towels are provided on arrival (2 XL size and 2 L size per bathroom) 
 

Peaceful nights

The castle is away from main roads and any noise. The rooms are well-separated and isolated from one another, ensuring greater privacy.

The large living room

The large living room is located on the 1st floor. Bright and airy with a high plaster and wooden ceiling the room features a balcony overlooking the park. The woodwork mouldings, huge fireplace and the original oak floors bring a touch of authenticity.

The living room is equipped with a large HD screen with satellite channels as well as a Blu-ray DVD player.  A DVD library with over 200 titles is at your disposal, along with a library containing numerous books.

By the Fireside...

The living room fireplace is equipped with an electric burning insert allowing you to enjoy the conviviality of a fireplace without the hassle of transporting logs logs and starting the fire. The poker room also has this type of fireplace

​The dining room has a traditional open hearth fireplace dating from the 16th century which you can use during the cooler autumn and winter periods. Firewood is provided to you free of charge.

Intimate lounges on the ground floor

Two richly decorated lounge rooms are located on the ground floor, featuring French painted ceilings, oak floors, moldings, and fireplaces. One lounge includes a pool table, while the other offers a professional poker table with chips, and a chess table.

The dining room

The table can accommodate up to 20 guests. Like the living room, large windows overlooking the park provide plenty of light, highlighting the superb French-style painted ceiling dating from the 16th century, along with the woodwork mouldings and oak parquet flooring.

A vast assortment of crockery and cutlery, tastefully selected by Sylvia, is available in the lounge dresser. A breakfast area offers a traditional coffee maker as well as Senseo and Nespresso coffee machines, and an electric kettle.

The kitchen

The huge kitchen with its fireplace, its French ceiling and natural stone floor, opens directly onto the pool terrace and garden. Fully equipped, the kitchen offers :

• Large professional cooker with 5 ring gas hob
• Large electric oven
• 2nd oven
• 2 microwave ovens
• 2 dishwashers (detergent is provided)
• 2 large refrigerators / freezer with icemaker
• Toaster
• Full range of kitchen equipment, utensils and accessories
• Tea towels
• 3 high chairs

The kitchen also has a second breakfast area with a traditional coffee maker, Senseo and Nespresso coffee machines, and an electric kettle.

A large granite table in the center of the room offers plenty of space for cooking.

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 11m heated saline* swimming pool is open between 1st April and October (exact dates depend on the weather). The depth ranges from 1m at the shallow end to around 1m60 et the deep end. The pool is equipped with an automated cover which ensures the safety of children when closed.

The outdoor terrace

The pool terrace has a dining area with a table seating 20 people, perfect for lunch and dinner by the poolside. You'll also find sun loungers for relaxing in.

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

Part of the castle outbuildings have been converted to a wellness and fitness area. The following equipment is provided :

• 2 bikes
• Elliptical trainer
• Rowing machine
• Body building multi-activities tower
• Various weights
• Dumbells
• Mats.
• Sauna
• Steamroom
• Shower room

A bluetooth sound system is available if you wish to workout to music.

Massage room
On the 1st floor you'll find a massage room. professional massage therapists are available on request (click here for more details).

Billiard lounge

The billiard lounge, located on the groundfloor, is richly decorated with its 16th century painted ceiling.

Poker & Chess lounge

The poker lounge, located on the groundfloor, with its 16th century painted ceiling, features a professionnal Poker table (and chips), as well as a chess table.

Games room

A large 60m2 games room on the 2nd floor of the Castle offers a variety of activities:

• Ping-pong
• Darts
• Table-football
• Pétanque table
• Play Station 3 and 20 games
• Drawing table
• Table games for kids

Board games

A range of board games (in French) is available in the playroom: Scrabble, Monopoly, chess, checkers, card games, puzzles, etc ...

Television & Video Games

The castle has 6 TV screens and 6 Blu-ray DVD players:

• A large high definition screen in the living room, with blu-ray DVD player and Astra satellite receiver
• A high definition screen in 3 rooms equipped with a Blu-ray DVD player.
• High-definition screen, equipped with a Play Station 3 with its Blu-ray DVD player in the games room.
• A small TV with DVD player in the baby / child room (cartoons available).

Free WiFi / Internet

The WiFi network is available throughout the Castle and is free of charge.

Bicycles

4 all-road bikes and two child seats are available free of charge for excursions. It is possible to rent more bikes. Please consult the section of our website dedicated to bike-rental here.

French bowls (Pétanque)

The French bowls, or 'petanque' track, is located near the Castle. 16 pétanque bowls are available. 

Private fishing pond

A fishing pond covering an area of approximately 2.3 acres is located in the Château Park. You can fish a variety of sepecies including carp and pike. Two fishing rods are available for free (excluding accessories). Lines and accessories can be bought in some local stores, for example the supermarket in Romenay.

Other leisure amenities and activities

• 2 table tennis tables (1 indoor and 1 outdoor) - rackets and balls provided
• Giant trampoline
• 2 Mini football goals - football provided
• Volleyball net - ball provided
• Children's playground with slide and swings
• Traditional barbecue near the pool

Off-site Facilities & Activities

Tennis

There is a tennis court in the town of Romenay, 3 km from the Castle. Rackets and balls are available at the Chateau.

SERVICES AT THE CHÂTEAU

Household help, babysitting…

Annick is one of our regular and trustworthy cleaning staff and she can provide various services during the week : cleaning, baby-sitting, etc... Through her own company, services are invoiced at 20 euros per hour (all taxes and charges included), with a minimum of 4 consecutive hours per intervention. Annick can be contacted here :

Mail : advillerot@hotmail.fr
Mobile/text : 00 33 617 474 870

Massages

Please consult the dedicated section on our website here

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.

• Taxi Haute Bresse
A very good service with an 8 seat vehicule - the owner also speaks a little English.
Mobile : 00 33 631 311 921

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.

• Romenay (4 km): Friday morning
• Saint Trivier de Courtes (6 km): Sunday morning
• Pont de Vaux (9 km): Wednesday morning
• Tournus (16 km): Saturday morning
• Louhans (24 km): Monday morning

​​More details can be found in the Wine & Gastronomy section of our site here (scroll down the page to find the relevant "Local producers' market" sections)

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…

Michelin starred restaurants

The nearby town of Tournus and the surrounding area, with its Michelin starred restaurants, is considered the gastronomic 'capital' of Southern Burgundy :

• Aux Terrasses - 1-star Michelin : Tournus - 17 km
Closed on Sunday & Monday.
18 avenue du 23 Janvier, Tournus
www.aux-terrasses.com
Tel. : 00 33 385 510 174

• L'Ecrin par Yohann Chapuis - 1-star Michelin : Tournus - 17 km
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
1 rue Thibaudet, Tournus
www.restaurant-greuze.fr
Tel. : 00 33 385 511 352

• Le Raisin - 1-star Michelin : Pont-de-Vaux - 9 km
Closed on Mondays. 
2 place Michel Poisat.
www.leraisin.com
Tel. : 00 33 385 303 097

Check the restaurant section of our site here for more details.

Other restaurants

• Meulien - Tournus - 17 km
Closed Monday & Tuesday.
1 bis avenue des Alpes, Tournus
www.meulien.com
Tel. : 00 33 385 512 086

• Le Rempart - Tournus - 17 km
Closed Monday & Tuesday.
2 avenue Gambetta, Tournus
www.lerempart.com
Tel. : 00 33 385 511 056

• Le Relais des Carrons - Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes - 6 km
Open for lunch and dinner (evenings only by reservation for groups). Closed on Monday. 
13 rue des Carrons, Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes.
Tel. : 00 33 474 307 270. 

• Pizzeria Grill Crispiz - Pont-de-Vaux - 9 km
Open Monday to Saturday.
30 place Michel Poisat, Pont-de-Vaux
www.pizzeria-grill-crispiz.fr
Tel. : 00 33 385 306 337

• The village of La Truchere - 9 km
This lovely village situated on the banks of the Seille River has several restaurants offering fish and frogs legs specialties :

• Restaurant de la Base Nautique l'Embarcadère
Promenade. du Barrage
Tel. : 00 33 385 517 093
www.l-embarcadere71.com

• Restaurant L’Escale
Promenade du Barrage
Tel. : 00 33 385 512 300
www.escale-truchere.fr

Supermarkets

• Carrefour Contact - Romenay - 4 km 
Open Monday to Saturday 08h00 to 20h00, and Sunday from 09h00 to 13h00.
Champ Bressan, Romenay.

• Intermarché - Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes - 6 km
Open Monday to Friday 08h45 to 12h15 / 14h30 to 19h15. Saturday 08h45 to 19h15. Sunday 09h00 to 12h30.
8 grande rue, Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes.

Bakeries

• Boulangerie Doury - Romenay - 4 km
Open Tuesday to Saturday 07h00 to 19h00, and Sunday 07h00 to 12h30.
Rue des Fosses, Romenay.

• La Fournée Bressane - St-Trivier-de-Courtes - 6 km
Open Tuesday to Saturday 06h30 to 19h30, and Sunday 06h30 to 13h00.
8 grande rue, Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes
 

OTHER OFF-SITE SERVICES

TOURIST OFFICE : TOURNUS

Open 9h30-12h30 and 14h00-18h00 Monday to Saturday.
2 Place de l’Abbaye, 71700 Tournus.
www.tournus-tourisme.com
Tél : 033 385 27 00 20

Banks

The bank in St. Trivier de Courtes is open until noon only. 
There are two banks in Pont de Vaux and one in Cuisery. 

Local Doctors  

There is a clinic in Romenay (near to the Carrefour Market supermarket) where there are 3 doctors and a physiotherapist.
2 chemin du champ Bressan, Romenay.
Tel. : 00 33 385 403 313

• The medieval village of Romenay (shops & services): 3 km
• Tournus, with its abbey, Saturday morning market and Michelin Starred restaurants: 17 km
• Louhans, a historical city with its 157 arcades and Monday morning market: 15 km
• Mâcon: 30 km
• Beaune: 75 km (50 minutes via the A6 motorway).
• Lyon center: 100 km (1 hour via the A6 motorway) or by train from Tournus in 45 minutes.
• Lyon airport: 120 km
• Geneva: 150 km