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Château de Vault de Lugny
Vault-de-Lugny, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France · Independent · Core Luxury
A moat and drawbridge still guard a house that began in 1120 for the Duke of Burgundy, with a thirteenth-century keep and a sixteenth-century main building on an 80-hectare estate near Avallon and Vézelay. A local family bought it in 1967 and opened sixteen rooms as a hotel in 1986. Le Valucien cooks in the old kitchen; MICHELIN has given the stay One Key.
- 16 rooms
- Opened 1986
- Neighborhood: Avallon
About Château de Vault de Lugny
- The château dates to 1120 as a home for the Duke of Burgundy, with a thirteenth-century keep and a sixteenth-century main house still standing behind the moat.
- A local family bought the estate in 1967 and opened it as a hotel in 1986; sixteen rooms now occupy the old stone.
- Le Valucien cooks in the former kitchen on an 80-hectare park six kilometres from Avallon and twelve from Vézelay; MICHELIN has given the stay One Key.
History
The Château de Vault de Lugny dates back to 1120, originally serving as a home for the Duke of Burgundy, and features a 13th-century keep and a 16th-century main house. After centuries of royal upheavals and various owners, the property was purchased by a local family in 1967 and officially opened as a luxury hotel in 1986. Today, it remains a family-run five-star estate known for its preserved medieval architecture, including a moat and drawbridge.
The setting
6 km from Avallon. 12 km from Basilique de Vézelay.
Restaurants and bars
- Château de Vault de Lugny restaurant — Restaurant · Gourmet, Michelin-starred · One MICHELIN Star
- Gastronomie — Restaurant
Experiences
- Lièvre à la Royale (seasonal signature dish) — Seasonal signature dish that returns to the menu from October 2 to November 11.
- Clos Jordan — Beautifully restored 17th-century private residence with 5 bedrooms.
- Private wine tastings — Exclusive private wine tastings offered by the château.
- Wine Tasting & Vineyard Experiences — Private tastings and vineyard experiences with a wine expert, from Chablis to Beaune.
- Truffle hunting — Truffle hunting offered as an exclusive château experience.
- Hot-air balloon flights — Hot-air balloon flights offered as an exclusive château experience.
Amenities
- Michelin-starred restaurant (Le Valucien)
- Indoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi
- 80-hectare estate with gardens and nature trails
- Tennis court and fishing on-site
- Cooking classes and wine tastings
- Helipad access and free Wi-Fi
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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