Hostellerie de Levernois is the country house choice for a Burgundy honeymoon: a five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel set in a seven-hectare park on the edge of Beaune, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, a casual bistro by the water and a spa. You are five minutes from the wine shops and cellars of Beaune but you sleep surrounded by trees and birdsong.
That balance is why couples pick it. Burgundy is a trip about tasting, eating and slowing down and it helps to come back each evening to somewhere calm with a good dinner on site. The park runs along the little Bouzaise River, with lawns, old trees and paths for an evening walk.
It suits couples who want a base for the Côte d'Or rather than a destination in itself and who would rather drive a few minutes than stay inside Beaune's ramparts. The prices are reasonable for a Relais & Châteaux house in a famous wine region. If one of you plays golf, the Beaune golf course is close by, which makes for an easy split day while the other heads to a cellar or the spa.
Highlights at a glance
- Relais & Châteaux five-star house near Beaune
- Seven-hectare park on the Bouzaise River
- Michelin-starred La Table de Levernois
- Casual Bistrot du Bord de l'Eau
- Spa and easy access to the Côte de Beaune
Why Couples Choose Levernois
It feels like a private estate. The park is large enough that you rarely see other guests outside meal times and the river and old trees make it pleasant in every season, from spring blossom to the gold of October.
The location is the other draw. Beaune is a few minutes away, with the Hospices de Beaune, wine merchants and restaurants. The great villages of the Côte de Beaune, such as Pommard, Volnay, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, are a short drive or bike ride south. You can spend the day tasting and still be back in time for a nap before dinner.
Rooms, Suites and Villas to Book
Accommodation is divided into rooms, suites and villas, spread between the main manor and buildings in the park.
For a honeymoon, choose a suite or a villa. The extra space and the feel of having your own corner of the park make the stay more memorable than a standard room. Ask for one that looks over the gardens or the river rather than the drive. Villas give the most privacy and are a good choice for a longer stay. Standard rooms are comfortable and well priced if most of your time will be spent out tasting.
Food, Drink and the Spa
There are two restaurants and a bar. La Table de Levernois is the Michelin-starred dining room, serving refined Burgundian cooking with a deep wine list drawn from the surrounding villages. It is the place for your celebration dinner. Bistrot du Bord de l'Eau is the relaxed alternative, with a menu that changes daily with the market, good for a lighter lunch or a second night.
The spa offers treatments and a calm place to recover after long tasting days. Breakfast in the park on a warm morning is one of the small pleasures of the stay. Ask the staff to help book cellar visits; many top domaines receive visitors only by appointment.
Why guests fall for it
Things to Do
Burgundy is about wine, food and gentle landscapes.
- Tour the Hospices de Beaune and its painted tile roof.
- Cycle the Voie des Vignes path through Pommard and Meursault.
- Book tastings at small family domaines, often by appointment.
- Drive the Route des Grands Crus north to Nuits-Saint-Georges and Gevrey-Chambertin.
- Visit the Château du Clos de Vougeot.
One of you can play golf nearby while the other spends the morning in the spa or browsing Beaune's shops. Never drink and drive on the wine roads; book a driver or a guided tour for tasting days.
Getting There
The simplest route from the US is to fly into Paris CDG and take the TGV to Dijon in about two hours and 15 minutes, then drive or take a regional train to Beaune. Some TGVs from CDG continue directly to Beaune or nearby stations. Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) is about two hours by car.
Rent a car in Dijon or Beaune for flexibility, or rely on taxis and guided tours if you plan to taste heavily. The hotel is about five kilometers from Beaune's center, a short taxi ride for dinner in town.
Is It Worth It?
For couples who want a calm, high-quality base for the Côte d'Or, yes. The starred restaurant, the park and the spa give you a destination as well as a bed and the prices are fair for the level.
Couples who want to walk to dinner every night should stay inside Beaune's walls instead. Those who want a once-in-a-lifetime dinner might book a night at Maison Lameloise in Chagny as a splurge. But for most couples, a few nights at Levernois, with days in the vineyards and dinners in the park, is the most relaxing way to see Burgundy.
Insider tips
- Book a suite or villa facing the park for a honeymoon feel.
- Ask the hotel to book domaine visits; many need appointments.
- Plan one night at the bistro to balance a starred dinner.
- Visit in late September or October for harvest and golden vineyards.
