LE PLAISIR
Cluny, Burgundy, France
3+ Bedrooms, 4+ Bathrooms and 2 Powder Rooms
(Sleeps 6)

This superbly restored property rests high above Cluny, a medieval town of Roman origins and site of what was once the largest building in Christendom. Le Plaisir is surrounded by a dense forest above and rolling green pastures dotted with Charolais cattle and sheep below. A paved country lane leading to the house continues up the mountain to the only residence one kilometer beyond. As private as Le Plaisir is, it’s only 5 minutes to town with its markets, restaurants, ancient Abbaye de Cluny, equestrian center and tennis club with an indoor court. It's about an hour up the old wine road to Beaune and the Côte d'Or, or down to Lyon, gastronomic capital of the world and home to Paul Bocuse’s world famous restaurant. In between are the delicious wines of Mâconnais, Pouilly Fuissé and Beaujolais. Also within an hour are many other famous restaurants including Georges Blanc in Vonnas and Lameloise in Chagny.

In the spring and summer Le Plaisir’s stone entrance gates are flanked by masses of iris and other perennials, which lead one to the front door. The gardens are also full of vibrant flowering plants and running along one side of the house is a festoon of wisteria with fragrant lilac bushes below. Everywhere at Le Plaisir are sublime visuals including the breathtaking views over Cluny to the Mâconnais Mountain range.

Inside this lovely stone house, rooms have beamed ceilings and are sumptuously yet charmingly furnished with great style, and each of the very pretty bedroom suites has a wonderful view. A few steps away from the house is Le Barn, a romantic getaway, which also has incomparable views. Inside this charming pool house and summer kitchen are massive beams and ancient stone floors. Outside are a 15 meter heated lap pool and a hot tub. This idyllic property is the perfect home base for exploring Burgundy’s world-renowned wine country and medieval towns and villages.

First Floor

• Salon with a fireplace
• Dining area with floor to ceiling glass windows and doors to take advantage of the glorious view
• Library with Wi-Fi, modem, router and printer
• Sitting/media room with a fireplace and wet bar
• Kitchen with a breakfast area
• Powder room
• Garden Bedroom Suite - Queen-size bed with a crown canopy and bathroom with a shower, 2 separate basins and WC in a separate enclosure. French doors open to a terrace and the great view. It can be accessed from the garden or the library.

• Master Bedroom Suite – Brass and steel king-size canopy bed, fireplace, ceiling fan and bathroom with tub and hand held shower, separate shower, 2 separate basins and WC in separate enclosure. The room has a beamed ceiling, huge glass windows and double doors opening to a balcony and fabulous views.
• Toile Suite – Twin beds, beamed ceiling and bathroom with a tub and hand held shower, single basin and WC. It also has a sitting room with a daybed and bathroom with shower, single basin and WC.

• Summer kitchen, sitting and dining areas, a grand fireplace, powder room and another splendid music system