Gîtes with Heated Pool in the Heart of South Burgundy
L'Art d'une pause
Welcome to L'Art d'une Pause, two independent gîtes with a shared heated pool, set in a large landscaped garden in Champagny-sous-Uxelles, in the heart of South Burgundy — right between the medieval town of Cluny and the abbey town of Tournus. A peaceful, green getaway for a couple, a family, or friends.
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Gîte "Saveur Anisée"
Saveur Anisée is a comfortable 63 m² duplex apartment, rated 3-star as a furnished tourist accommodation and fully renovated in 2014, with a fresh, calm decor in shades of anise green and anthracite grey.
Sleeps up to 4 people, in one loft bedroom with a 160 cm double bed and two 90 cm single beds.
Fully equipped kitchen (5-ring hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, Senseo pod machine, kettle, full crockery set), a living area with a sofa bed, wood-burning stove, flat-screen TV and DVD player, two toilets, a shower room, heating and parquet flooring throughout.
Outside, guests enjoy a large covered lounge area with a table, garden furniture and a barbecue, all to themselves, plus access to the pool (May to october) and sun loungers.
A washing machine is shared on the ground floor.
Beds are made on arrival and towels are provided. Baby equipment (cot, high chair, pushchair, baby bath) is available on request.
Gîte "Douceur Vitaminée"
Douceur Vitaminée is a 55 m² duplex apartment, rated 2-star as a furnished tourist accommodation, ideal for a family with two children. It sleeps up to 4 people across two bedrooms.
On the ground floor: a spacious shower room, a separate toilet, a small fitted kitchen (fridge, freezer, Senseo coffee machine, electric hob, microwave/oven, mini oven, full tableware) and an open living and dining room with a sofa, table and chairs, flat-screen TV and DVD player, plus a small private balcony.
Upstairs: a bright, high-ceilinged mansard bedroom with a 160x200 cm bed, and a second, smaller bedroom with two 90x190 cm beds, perfect for children — both fitted with skylights, blackout roller shutters and mosquito screens.
The bathroom has an Italian-style mosaic walk-in shower with a calm, zen atmosphere.
Outside, guests have their own covered lounge area with a table, chairs, garden furniture and a barbecue.
Beds are made on arrival and towels are provided. A washing machine is shared on the ground floor, and baby equipment is available on request.
Pool & Garden
Our shared pool measures 10 x 5 metres and is treated with salt rather than chlorine (an eco-friendly system in place since April 2023).
It is open from mid-May to october, from 10am to 8pm, with sun loungers, parasols, a solar shower, inflatable games for children and a gradual entry point for little ones.
The garden has been lovingly developed since 2013 and is planted with trees, shrubs and flowers all year round.
It features a pond created in 2021, home to ornamental ducks and koi carp, insect hotels, nesting boxes, a small waterfall, and a zen corner with a Buddha statue and wind chimes — all reflecting our commitment to biodiversity.
We also grow organic vegetables in raised beds, and guests can enjoy a shared table-tennis table, badminton and other outdoor games.
Location
You'll be perfectly placed to explore South Burgundy: the abbey town of Cluny, the abbey church of Tournus, the ecumenical community of Taizé, the medieval castle of Brancion, the château of Cormatin, and the romanesque church of Chapaize are all just a short drive away. Cyclists will love the Voie Verte greenway right on our doorstep, and wine lovers can explore the Mâconnais vineyards, with tastings of Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran and Mâcon-Villages.
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How do I get there by car from Belgium,
the Netherlands or Germany?
Our gîtes are located in Champagny-sous-Uxelles, in Saône-et-Loire (Southern Burgundy), about 15 minutes from Tournus. Wherever you're coming from, the easiest way is to join the A6 motorway towards Lyon and take the Tournus exit.
- From Belgium and the Netherlands: drive through Luxembourg, then follow the A31 towards Metz, Nancy and Dijon before joining the A6 towards Lyon.
- From western and northern Germany: take the same route, via Luxembourg or Saarland, then the A31 towards Dijon.
- From southern Germany: enter France at Mulhouse, take the A36 towards Besançon and Beaune, then the A6 towards Lyon.
Good to know: French motorways are toll roads, and bank cards are accepted at the toll booths. The last few kilometres take you along quiet country roads, through vineyards and villages. Your break has already begun!