Château de Courban
Country chic — think warm-toned, individually decorated rooms, antiques alongside contemporary touches, Italian-style gardens, and a family spirit that feels more lived-in estate than corporate hotel.
Book the Pigeonnier (dovecot) for the most memorable room — the side-by-side bathtubs on the first floor are a genuine talking point.
Why It Matters
The only 4-star hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Champagne-Burgundy National Forest Park area. The dovecot suite (Le Pigeonnier), with its original 16th-century alcoves and famous side-by-side bathtubs, is one of the more genuinely unusual rooms in rural France.
A 19th-century château built in 1820 on the frontier between Burgundy and Champagne, owned since 1998 by the Vandendriessche family, who turned it first into a guesthouse, then a 4-star hotel. The house has a genuinely familial feel — locally sourced stone walls, log fires in the lounge, a piano by the bookcase — and pairs that warmth with a 1-Michelin-star restaurant and a full Nuxe spa. Rooms are scattered across the main manor, garden cottages, and a 16th-century dovecot.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Garden Room
From EUR179 / nightRooms located in the garden annexe, separate from the main château building. Direct access to the grounds and a quieter, more private setting. Each is individually decorated in the same country-house spirit as the main building rooms.
Le Pigeonnier (Dovecot Suite)
From EUR400 / nightThe standout room at the property — a fully renovated 16th-century dovecot with original stone alcoves and timber framework. Built for two. The bathroom on the first floor features two head-to-head bathtubs, which is either wildly romantic or deeply impractical, depending on your perspective. A true one-of-a-kind stay in a structure with genuine historic bones.
Prestige Room
From EUR280 / nightLarger rooms in the château with upgraded finishes, bigger bathrooms, and premium garden or countryside views. One guest review specifically called out an 'excellent room in the old château with big bathroom/shower/changing area and lovely views over the garden.'
Standard Room
From EUR119 / nightIndividually decorated rooms in the main château building, each with its own character and Pierre Vandendriessche's 'country chic' aesthetic. Expect warm tones, curated objects, and views over the garden or surrounding countryside. Not large by luxury standards, but comfortable and well-appointed.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The château provides bikes for guests to ride along nearby pathways through the surrounding forests and countryside.
Well-preserved forest and countryside trails directly accessible from the property, within the emerging Champagne-Burgundy National Forest Park.
Multiple activity options available within 10 km of the property. Not on-site but easily accessible from the château.
A curated shop selling decorative objects sourced from the château's own rooms (candles, vases, frames), plus a sommelier wine selection and Champagne gift box.
In-house library next to the lounge fireplace. A genuinely comfortable spot, especially in colder months.
A main outdoor pool open seasonally, with sun loungers and umbrellas. A smaller children's pool is also available.
The property is deeply embedded in Burgundy wine country and facilitates wine-focused experiences including the sommelier-curated cellar and regional vineyard exploration.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Daily buffet 8am–10:30am. Includes charcuterie, smoked salmon, eggs, local yoghurts, Burgundy Crémant, home-made jams, tarts, and cooked options. €27 per person.
Universal charging station compatible with Tesla and Porsche EVs, on-site.
Pets allowed for €19 per day, payable on-site.
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