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Saint-Honoré-les-Bains
approx. 7 km
A spa town nicknamed “the resort that heals”, known for chloride, sodium, sulphur and arsenic waters used for respiratory complaints and rheumatism.
Château at Onlay: a night in a château in the heart of the Morvan
In Onlay, a small village in the Morvan in the Nièvre, Expedia lists accommodation presented as a family-friendly château in open countryside. The listing describes a fitted kitchen, several bathrooms, a fireplace, a garden with barbecue and a shared pool. A quiet base for a stay in a château and for exploring the Morvan regional nature park.
At a glance
- Location
- Onlay (Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), a rural commune in the Morvan massif and the Morvan regional nature park
- Accommodation
- Accommodation presented as a château, run as a holiday let: fitted kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, fireplace, washing machine
- Highlights
- Shared pool, garden, barbecue, table tennis, bicycles, Wi-Fi in the rooms, pets allowed
- Guest rating
- 9.8/10 from 27 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Pets allowed · non-smoking · sofa bed · Château-Chinon station about 20 minutes by car
Staying in a château at Onlay: a quiet break in the Morvan
To stay in this château at Onlay is to stay in the middle of the Morvan countryside, in a rural commune with very scattered settlement. Expedia presents it as a château for families in a rural setting. The listing reads more like a holiday let: a kitchen, a dining table, several bathrooms and outdoor spaces, rather than a hotel with a reception desk.
As for equipment, the listing mentions Wi-Fi in the rooms, a kitchen with oven, hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and kettle, a dining table, a washing machine and central heating. The property has 3.5 bathrooms with showers, a sofa bed and a fireplace.
Outside there is a garden with a barbecue, a shared pool, table tennis and bicycles. Pets are allowed and the property is non-smoking. Expedia states that the accommodation is run by a professional host.
Photos of Château à Onlay
Onlay and the Morvan: the history of the village around the château
- Antiquity – An old Roman road crossed the river Dragne, which flows through the commune today.
- 1030 – Onlay is a parish, answering to the chapter of Nevers.
- Middle Ages – The fief of Onlay depends on the Château de la Montagne at Saint-Honoré-les-Bains.
- 1287 – The place name is first recorded, in the Latin form “Onlayum”.
- 1535 – The village appears under the name Onlay-les-Moulins-Engilbert.
The sources consulted do not document the history of the château itself: there is no dedicated article on the building, and the listing does not give the house's exact name. Here, then, is the context of the village, based on Wikipedia.
Onlay lies in the Morvan massif and belongs to its regional nature park. According to Wikipedia, meadows cover almost 67% of the commune and forests about 29%. The village has about 160 inhabitants.
Facilities and services of the château at Onlay
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); they may vary depending on the unit booked.
Kitchen & dining
- Fitted kitchen with oven and hob
- Fridge and microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kettle (coffee and tea)
- Dining table
Bathrooms & bedrooms
- 3.5 bathrooms, with showers
- Sofa bed
- Fireplace
- Central heating
- Wi-Fi in all rooms
Leisure
- Shared pool
- Garden and barbecue
- Table tennis
- Bicycles
Service
- Washing machine and laundry
- Pets allowed
- Non-smoking
- Professional host
Where the château at Onlay is: in the Morvan regional nature park
Onlay lies in the Nièvre, in the Morvan massif, a few kilometres from Moulins-Engilbert and about twelve kilometres from Château-Chinon. You will need a car: Expedia gives roughly 20 minutes' drive to Château-Chinon station. The setting is very rural, with meadows and woods.
Around the village, Expedia lists the Morvan and its regional nature park, the Lac des Settons, Bibracte, Autun Cathedral and the Septennat Museum. The spa at Saint-Honoré-les-Bains, which the listing places within about 15 km, is a good seven kilometres away as the crow flies.
For lovers of the outdoors, the area suits walking and cycling; the Haut-Folin, the highest point of the Morvan, rises to 901 m about twelve kilometres away.
Distances (as the crow flies from the château at Onlay)
| Onlay (village) | approx. 700 m |
| Villapourçon | approx. 5.5 km |
| Moulins-Engilbert | approx. 6.5 km |
| Saint-Honoré-les-Bains | approx. 7 km |
| Haut-Folin | approx. 12 km |
| Château-Chinon (Ville) | approx. 12 km |
| Bibracte | approx. 12 km |
| Lac des Settons | approx. 28 km |
| Autun | approx. 31 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the position given in the Expedia listing; the driving time to the station is taken from that listing.
Things to see around the château at Onlay
Haut-Folin
approx. 12 km
The highest point of the Morvan massif, of Saône-et-Loire and of Burgundy, rising to 901 m at Saint-Prix (Saône-et-Loire).
Château-Chinon (Ville)
approx. 12 km
Regarded as the capital of the Morvan, the town is built on a 609 m hill. It is known for the 1981 election of its mayor, François Mitterrand, as President of France.
Bibracte and Mont Beuvray
approx. 12 km
Capital of the Celtic Aedui, spread over nearly 135 hectares on the summit of Mont Beuvray (821 m) in the Morvan. The site is a model of the Gaulish oppidum.
Lac des Settons
approx. 28 km
A 366-hectare artificial lake fed by the Cure, in the heart of the Morvan regional nature park. It is one of the great lakes of the Morvan.
Autun Cathedral
approx. 31 km
Originally a simple pilgrimage church completed around 1150, it became Autun's only cathedral. It is dedicated to Saint Lazarus raised from the dead by Christ.
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Who is the château at Onlay for?
Families
Expedia presents it as a château for families: shared pool, garden, table tennis and a sofa bed.
Groups of friends
With 3.5 bathrooms, a fitted kitchen and a dining table, the accommodation suits a stay for several people.
Walkers and cyclists
The Morvan offers forests, lakes and summits; the listing mentions bicycles and that pets are allowed.
History lovers
Bibracte, capital of the Aedui, and Autun Cathedral make a full day of discovery from the village.
Good to know before booking the château at Onlay
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out at 11 am.
- Pets are allowed, according to the listing.
- The property is non-smoking.
- The accommodation is run by a professional host; it is a self-catering formula with a kitchen and washing machine rather than a hotel service.
- The village is very rural, so plan on having a car. The nearest station mentioned by Expedia is Château-Chinon, about 20 minutes away.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight in the château at Onlay?
Yes. This accommodation in Onlay (Nièvre) can be booked via Expedia and is presented as a château for families, with a kitchen, shared pool and garden.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. According to Expedia, pets are allowed.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, the listing mentions a shared pool.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is possible from 4 pm. Check-out is at 11 am.
Is there a kitchen?
Yes, the listing describes a fitted kitchen with oven, hob, fridge, microwave and dishwasher, plus a washing machine.
What is there to see near Onlay?
The spa town of Saint-Honoré-les-Bains is about 7 km away, Château-Chinon and Bibracte about twelve kilometres, the Lac des Settons 28 km and Autun 31 km.
Photos of the accommodation, guest reviews and available dates are all in the château at Onlay listing on Expedia.
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