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LE PLAISIR
Cluny, Burgundy, France
3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms and 2 Powder Rooms
(Sleeps 6)
There is something mystical about Le Plaisir. 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 Cote 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 Maconnais, Pouilly Fuisse 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 Macconais 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
· Sitting and 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.
Second Floor
· 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. Both
rooms have ceiling fans.
Le Barn
· Summer kitchen, sitting and dining areas, a grand fireplace, powder
room and another
splendid music system
Amenities
High-speed Wi-Fi Internet access, stereo/CD player, satellite TV,
washer/dryer, central hot water floor heating and an ultra-modern and
fully equipped kitchen
Staff
Full time property manager, Emmanuel Gaillard, “Manu,” speaks English
and lives with his wife and two children on the property in a separate cottage, which is hidden from view by the hillside and trees. He’s
always available to guests yet is invisible when not needed. Manu looks
after maintenance, security, orderliness and cleanliness. “He’s also a
great guy and fine chef as well as being wonderfully industrious and
helpful.” Guests can make arrangements for shopping and cooking some
dinners directly with him.
Getting There
Lyon is about an hour and a half, Geneva 2 and Paris 4. The owners fly
to Paris and then take the non-stop TGV to Macon (95 minutes). Guests
can arrange to rent a car at the station and drive 20 minutes to Le
Plaisir. Guests can also cost share the owners’ 1998 Mercedes E420
station wagon at $500/week.
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