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Nuits-Saint-Georges
approx. 2 km
A small Côte-d'Or town (5,235 inhabitants in 2023) whose 17th-century belfry, Flemish in inspiration, has been a listed historic monument since 1947.
Château de la Berchère: a night in a moated château in Burgundy
The Château de la Berchère in Boncourt-le-Bois is a 17th-century château built on a 15th-century base, surrounded by moats and protected as a historic monument. The Expedia listing presents it as an upscale château with a heated pool, a terrace and a reception open day and night. Guests stay two kilometres from Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the Côte-d'Or.
At a glance
- Location
- Boncourt-le-Bois, Côte-d'Or (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), between the village and Nuits-Saint-Georges, about 21 km as the crow flies from Dijon
- Accommodation
- 17th-century château on a 15th-century base, described by Expedia as an upscale château; now a hotel
- Highlights
- Heated outdoor pool, terrace, café, bar-lounge, 24-hour reception, playground, free parking, electric-vehicle charging point
- Guest rating
- 8.0/10 from 44 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 3–8:30 pm · check-out at 10 am
- Good to know
- Dogs and cats welcome · breakfast at extra cost · no lift · non-smoking property
Staying at the Château de la Berchère: a night in a moated château
To stay at the Château de la Berchère is to sleep in a former moated château that now works as a hotel. The Expedia listing describes it as an upscale château, and Wikipedia calls it a quality hotel. The setting combines stone, exposed beams and fireplaces, with four-poster beds and crystal chandeliers in some rooms.
According to the listing, the reception is open 24 hours a day, and the stay is backed by a concierge service, a porter, multilingual staff, luggage storage, a laundry and daily housekeeping. Free Wi-Fi is available in some public areas, and there is a charging point for electric vehicles on the grounds.
For relaxing, the château offers a heated outdoor pool, a terrace, a café, a bar-lounge and a snack bar; breakfast is available for an extra charge. Families have a playground and in-room babysitting, a barbecue and a picnic area complete the picture, and dogs and cats are welcome.
Photos of Château de la Berchère
The history of the Château de la Berchère
- 1245 – In January, Gui de la Berchère receives the house, rights and control of the village from the duke as a liege fief.
- mid-15th century – The manor house belongs to Jean Legoux, an alderman from Nuits-Saint-Georges.
- 1597 – The lands and lordships of Boncourt-le-Bois and La Berchère pass to Jean-Baptiste Legoux.
- 1634 – Pierre Legault, first president of the Parliament of Burgundy, has the château and chapel rebuilt; only the south-east tower, a fine spiral staircase and a few remains recall the medieval building.
- 1904–1906 – Bought in 1904, the château undergoes major restoration that gives it its present form: the west wing is rebuilt and some outbuildings are demolished.
- 1946 – The façades and roofs of the east and south buildings, the platform and the moats are listed as historic monuments.
- 1999 – The east wing, with its Renaissance gallery, and the south tower, with the chapel decoration, are listed in turn.
- c. 2016 – The most recent restoration of the château, according to Wikipedia.
The château stands on a rectangular platform surrounded by moats. Its central main building, to the south, is flanked on the left by a round turret and on the right by a horseshoe-shaped tower, and opens through a carriage gate. Two wings at right angles close the northern half of the platform; three round corner towers are pierced with gun loops, and the moat still surrounds three sides of the complex.
On the courtyard side, the east wing has a lavish Renaissance decoration and a ground-floor gallery whose stone ceiling is partly decorated with carved coffers. The south tower retains Gothic openings, and a spiral staircase is housed in a rectangular tower. Wikipedia notes that the ogee-arched windows date from the 19th century.
Facilities and services at the Château de la Berchère
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); they may vary from room to room.
Relaxation & leisure
- Heated outdoor pool
- Terrace
- Picnic area and barbecue
- Children's playground
- In-room babysitting
- Daily housekeeping
Food & drink
- Café
- Bar-lounge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast (extra charge)
Services
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge and porter
- Multilingual staff
- Laundry and luggage storage
- Free grocery shopping service
- Wedding service
- Shuttle to the surrounding area and airport transfer
Practical
- Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
- Free parking without service (limited spaces for cars), including for motorhomes and coaches
- Charging point for electric vehicles
- Business centre, conference room and meeting room
- Non-smoking property
- No lift
Where the Château de la Berchère is: in the heart of the Côte de Nuits
The Château de la Berchère stands in the commune of Boncourt-le-Bois, north of the D116 road, roughly halfway between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Boncourt-le-Bois. The village is about 1.3 km away and Nuits-Saint-Georges 2 km. According to Expedia, Nuits-Saint-Georges station is a 3-minute drive away and Franche-Comté airport (DLE) 39 minutes.
Around the château the Côte de Nuits has a string of famous sights: the Château du Clos de Vougeot, built between the 12th and 16th centuries, about 4 km away, the Romanée-Conti estate at Vosne-Romanée, and Nuits-Saint-Georges with its 17th-century belfry. Expedia also lists L'Imaginarium and Le Cassissium among the nearby places to visit, within 5 km.
Further afield, Cîteaux Abbey, birthplace of the Cistercian Order, is about 9 km away, Beaune about 17 km and Dijon about 21 km: fine day trips.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Château de la Berchère)
| Boncourt-le-Bois (village) | approx. 1.5 km |
| Maison forte d'Agencourt (fortified manor) | approx. 1.5 km |
| Nuits-Saint-Georges | approx. 2 km |
| Vosne-Romanée | approx. 3 km |
| Château de Gilly-lès-Cîteaux | approx. 3.5 km |
| Château du Clos de Vougeot | approx. 4 km |
| Château d'Entre-Deux-Monts | approx. 5 km |
| Cîteaux Abbey | approx. 9 km |
| Beaune | approx. 17 km |
| Dijon | approx. 21 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies; driving times to the station and airport are taken from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around the Château de la Berchère
Château de Gilly-lès-Cîteaux
approx. 3.5 km
A former priory of the abbots of Cîteaux in Cistercian style (14th and 17th centuries), with a 15-hectare park and French formal garden. Listed in 1978, it now houses a hotel-restaurant.
Château du Clos de Vougeot
approx. 4 km
Built between the 12th and 16th centuries in Cistercian and Renaissance style, in the heart of the vineyard. Classified in 1948, it has been the seat of the Climats of Burgundy since their UNESCO listing in 2015.
Cîteaux Abbey
approx. 9 km
Founded in 1098 by Robert of Molesme, Notre-Dame de Cîteaux is the mother abbey of the Cistercian Order, officially approved in 1119.
Beaune and the Hôtel-Dieu
approx. 17 km
The wine capital of Burgundy, Beaune is home to the 15th-century Gothic Hôtel-Dieu with its glazed-tile roof, which displays Rogier van der Weyden's Last Judgement polyptych.
Dijon
approx. 21 km
The historic capital of the Duchy of Burgundy and the "city of a hundred bell towers" under the Ancien Régime; its historic centre is part of the UNESCO-listed Climats of Burgundy.
Tours & activities near Château de la Berchère
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Burgundy Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Beaune
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Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune Vineyards and Beaune Historical District
Discover some of the delicate wines for which central France is famous on this full-day Burgundy wine tour from Dijon. Explore the historic town of …
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Private excursion to Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits (full day)
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Burgundy Wines Masterclass in Dijon
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Pinot Noir Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon
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Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon
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Private Tasting in Beaune : The Best of Burgundy Wines
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Small group Burgundy tour of Beaune with Wine Tasting from Dijon
Exceptional wine tasting included several 1er Crus. Clear explanation provided by a Burgundy Wine Expert, fluent in English. Stroll into the charming …
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Who is the Château de la Berchère for?
Couples
A moated château, a heated pool and the vineyard villages within easy reach by car: an ideal setting for a getaway for two.
Wine and heritage lovers
Clos de Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, Cîteaux Abbey, Beaune and Dijon can be explored in a few minutes or in a day.
Families and travellers with pets
A playground, in-room babysitting, a pool and a barbecue: the listing mentions plenty to keep children busy, and dogs and cats are welcome.
Weddings & meetings
Expedia mentions a wedding service, a business centre, a conference room and a meeting room.
Good to know before booking the Château de la Berchère
- Check-in is from 3 pm to 8:30 pm; check-out is at 10 am.
- Dogs and cats are welcome, according to the Expedia listing.
- Breakfast is available for an extra charge.
- Parking is free, without service; spaces for cars are limited.
- There is no lift and the property is non-smoking.
- The pool is outdoors and heated.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Château de la Berchère?
Yes. Wikipedia describes the château as a quality hotel and Expedia as an upscale château; it can be booked via Expedia.
Is there a pool at the Château de la Berchère?
Yes, according to Expedia the château has a heated outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, according to Expedia dogs and cats are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is possible from 3 pm to 8:30 pm, and check-out is at 10 am.
Is there parking at the château?
Yes, parking is free and without service, with a limited number of spaces for cars; there are also free spaces for motorhomes and coaches.
What is there to see near the Château de la Berchère?
Nuits-Saint-Georges is 2 km away, the Château du Clos de Vougeot about 4 km, Cîteaux Abbey about 9 km, Beaune about 17 km and Dijon about 21 km.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château de la Berchère listing on Expedia.
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