Treat Yourself to a Week-Long French Chateau House Party
Be whisked away to Burgundy, where Domaine de Cromey, an elegant French manor house, awaits. Spend a week savoring the best of the region’s gastronomy, wine, and experiences. . .
Photo courtesy of Domaine de Cromey
Welcome to the Domaine de Cromey
The Domaine de Cromey sits among the vines in a peaceful valley to the south of Beaune in France. Since the late 1600s, the locals have simply called it “the chateau,” and there were indeed Lords of Cromey. But the property was always more a baronial farm than a residence. It was, in fact, the winery for these local lords, as its surrounding vineyards, vast vaulted cellars, and imposing wine press attest.
Today, Cromey is a luxury manor house complex dedicated to the enjoyment of the food, wine, and natural beauty of Burgundy. With six en-suite and air-conditioned rooms in a compound around a courtyard within the acres of a walled park, the Domaine de Cromey offers modern comfort and quiet sophistication in a tranquil setting from a bygone time. The property is open for week-long exclusive use stays of a maximum of 12 guests from April to December, with a typical week starting on Sunday afternoon and ending on Saturday morning.
Each day at Cromey, guests are offered a variety of guided tours along with excursions to local markets and historical places of interest, affording you an opportunity to discover Burgundy and taste wine in ancestral cellars. You will be accompanied by one of the house’s experienced tour guides. Back at the chateau, a team of six highly qualified staff waits to tend to your group’s every need during your stay.
Sample Itinerary
A week at Domaine de Cromey is totally customizable depending on your family or group’s interests. However, we wanted to give you a taste of what one of these magnificent “Burgundy House Parties” can look like, so we have included a sample itinerary below to whet your appetite.
Photo courtesy of Domaine de Cromey
Day 1
Sunday
Afternoon champagne arrival at the Domaine de Cromey
Presentation of the plans for the week and an introduction to Burgundy, followed by an informal tasting in the lounge before dinner
Your first five-course dinner in the Pressoir
Day 2
Monday
Morning orientation tour of the local area with tasting stops at pilgrimage sites in the vines, followed by a view of the region from the cliffs above St. Romain
Home for a delicious buffet lunch
Late-afternoon trip into Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy and an architectural gem, for a visit to the world-famous 15th-century hospices
Elegant dinner at the Domaine
Day 3
Tuesday
Full-day excursion to the Côtes de Nuits to explore the Burgundy wine region’s villages and landmarks
Late-morning wine tasting followed by a late lunch in a wine village
Drive home via the scenic route through some of the world’s most famous vineyards with a stop at the Clos de Vougeot
Back to Cromey for a a superior dining experience this evening
Day 4
Wednesday
Off to the Morvan and the old Roman town of Autun, with its ancient arched city gates and one of the largest Roman theaters in Gaul
Lunch in town, followed by a visit of the Cathedral of St. Lazare, one of the great treasures of Romanesque art
Home for another lavish dinner
Photo courtesy of Domaine de Cromey
Day 5
Thursday
Back to Beaune for some time spent shopping in the morning
Return to Domaine de Cromey for another beautiful buffet lunch
Thursday afternoon is traditionally left open for unscheduled activities with many options nearby that your local guides can discuss and help you to arrange as you see fit
Dinner in a nearby gastronomic restaurant
Day 6
Friday
Off to Dijon, the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy and one of France’s most beautiful historic districts
Morning walk through the medieval streets and bustling market hall
Lunch in town with a view of the splendid ducal palace, followed by more shopping or touring
Home early-ish for time to pack and a grand finale dinner at the Pressoir at Cromey
Day 7
Saturday
One last sumptuous breakfast at Cromey before your departure for your onward travels
If you would like to Go Away to Domaine de Cromey, contact us. We will design a customized itinerary to suit your family or group’s interests and energy levels for your French extravaganza.