Where to stay in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, vineyards and village inns

Where to stay in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté by area

The three places on this page are quite different from one another, which makes choosing easier. One sits in the heart of the wine region, another in a stone village, and the third in a village inn. I have arranged them by village, so you can quickly see which one matches the way you like to travel.

Comblanchien, among the vines

This is the area to remember if you come for the wine and to explore the villages nearby. You sleep in peace, then get around by car.

• Clos des Chenevières, in Comblanchien. A guest house with an outdoor pool, terraces and spacious rooms, each with its own bathroom. It suits couples, friends or families who want to tour the wine region without leaving a calm, green setting.

Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, a stone house

A village in Burgundy, a house of your own and time to do nothing at all. This area will appeal to anyone who does not like being tied to breakfast times.

• Le Clos de Mélanie, in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain. A stone holiday home with a garden, a terrace, free parking and a fitted kitchen. It suits families or groups of friends who want space and calm, a little less so anyone put off by the stairs to the upper floor.

Tramayes, the village inn

You do not come here for a postcard setting, but for a place where you can eat well and talk to people.

• Le Commerce, in Tramayes. A village inn with a restaurant, a bar and rooms, right in the heart of the village. People come for generous home cooking, a friendly welcome and fair prices. Less suited to anyone looking for a luxury stay.

What kinds of places to stay in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

This selection offers three quite distinct options: a guest house, a whole holiday home and a village inn. That is fairly typical of the region, where people often sleep in a local family's home or a house with character rather than in a large hotel.

A guest house offers the comfort of well-kept rooms and a host to guide you. A holiday home gives you complete freedom to plan your days, cook or not, and have friends round, but you look after everything yourself. The inn is the simplest and most local option, with the table and the bar on the ground floor. None is better than the others; it all depends on what you expect from your holiday.

Which place to choose for your trip

For a gourmet or wine-focused break, I would look at Comblanchien first. For a group staying together with a kitchen, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain. And for a no-frills stop where you eat on site, Tramayes. The table below sums up these choices by type of trip.

What Google reviews say about these places

All three places are very well rated, but they do not rest on the same number of reviews. That detail matters when judging how reliable they are.

Le Commerce is by far the most reviewed, with a solid rating, which reassures on the consistency of the cooking and the welcome. Clos des Chenevières has the best rating, on a more modest number of reviews. Le Clos de Mélanie has the fewest. That does not mean it is worse, only that there is less history to go on. Its one point to watch is the upstairs staircase, worth keeping in mind if anyone in your group has difficulty walking.

When to go and how to get around Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Spring and autumn are lovely times for the wine region, with the vines turning green and then red. Summer suits the terraces, the gardens and the pool at Comblanchien best. Winter can be quiet, which will suit those seeking rest rather than sightseeing.

On the ground, a car is almost essential. The three villages are small, the sights are spread out, and you really enjoy the landscape by driving from one village to the next. A tip from a friend: if you stay in the countryside, plan to eat on site in the evening, as restaurants are not always within a step, and keep your bookings for summer weekends.