Château Sainte Sabine
Formal French château with warm, lived-in character. Renaissance architecture meets carefully selected antique furniture and botanical textiles. More intimate than grand — 23 rooms keeps it personal.
Book the Signature rooms for the best value-to-view ratio — 30m², Hungarian oak floors, and panoramic park views
Why It Matters
One of the few 16th-century castles in Burgundy to have survived largely intact, combining Italian and French Renaissance influences. Relais & Châteaux member with a gastronomic restaurant putting serious Burgundy terroir cooking on the plate — guests consistently describe it as Michelin-quality even without the star.
A genuine 16th-century château set inside an 8-hectare park in the Auxois heart of Burgundy, halfway between Dijon and Beaune. Built on the foundations of an 11th-century monastery, it's a Relais & Châteaux member with 23 fully renovated rooms and a gastronomic restaurant led by young chef Alexandre Ziane, who trained at multiple Michelin-starred houses. The views from the terrace of the medieval fortified village of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois are the real show-stopper.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Prestige Room
Six rooms at 26–30m², overlooking the park and the medieval village of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois or offering a panoramic view back towards the château's 16th-century architecture. One features exposed beams; another has its own private terrace. Spare bed possible in two rooms.
1 queen-size bed · 28 sqmSignature Room
The freshest rooms in the château — newly redesigned with fabrics and drapes chosen to complement 18th-century antique furniture. Hungarian oak parquet floors and large Italian-style walk-in showers in Ampilly stone set these apart from anything else in the building. All four look out over the 8-hectare park and Châteauneuf-en-Auxois. Four rooms accessible by lift.
1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds · 30 sqm
Suite
Opens onto a lounge area with views of the former stables. The bedroom has an original French ceiling and an adjoining bathroom finished in Burgundy stone. Accessible only by stairs — check before booking if mobility is a concern. Convertible sofa in the lounge allows a third guest.
1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds · 32 sqm
Suite Salle des Gardes
The showpiece of the château. At 110m² plus a 35m² private terrace, the suite takes its name from the Guards' Hall at the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy in Dijon — the monumental neo-Gothic fireplace is a direct reproduction of that famous one. The 5-metre-high French ceiling, original vintage woodwork, and restored Louis XIII furniture make this feel like sleeping inside a museum wing. The balcony and terrace look in two directions: the château courtyard and the village of Sainte-Sabine. Mezzanine beds make it workable for families of four. Stairs only.
1 king-size bed + 2 mezzanine beds · 110 sqmSuperior Room
Tucked into either the main building or the tower, these rooms step up slightly in size (22–25m²) and warmth — the colourful fabrics are designed for genuine relaxation. Two rooms are accessible to guests with reduced mobility. Baby cot available on request.
1 queen-size double bed · 23 sqmTradition Room
The entry-level rooms, decorated with antique furniture that leans into the château's original character. Cozy rather than spacious — at 20–22m² these are the smallest in the house. Four rooms accessible by lift. Views vary; ask when booking if a specific outlook matters.
1 queen-size bed · 21 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel provides bicycles for guests to borrow. The ride along the Canal de Bourgogne with Châteauneuf-en-Auxois rising in the background is frequently cited by repeat guests as a highlight. Bring a picnic.
A central billiard table surrounded by a library of vintage books, board games, and a piano. Part of the bar/lounge complex in the former hunting lodge.
A complimentary round of golf for up to two guests (greens fees and cart included) is available for guests booking through Virtuoso travel advisors.
Eight hectares of parkland surrounding the château, with wildflower plantings, a lake, and views of the medieval village. Deer are spotted on the grounds at dusk.
The hotel team actively helps guests organise day trips to Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, Abbaye de Fontenay (UNESCO), Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Semur-en-Auxois, and the wine towns of Beaune and Dijon. On-property boutique sells locally sourced jewelry, ceramics, leather goods, and accessories.
The hotel's concierge team can organize wine tastings with local vignerons along the Route des Grands Crus. Virtuoso guests receive a complimentary tasting for two at one of the region's most famous cellars.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Lift serving most rooms. Note: Suite and Suite Salle des Gardes are stairs-only.
Private and business event spaces available. Dedicated commercial team for groups of 5+ rooms (commercial@saintesabine.com, +33 3 80 24 89 56).
Free Wi-Fi in public areas; in-room Wi-Fi also available.
Daily buffet breakfast included with stays.
Full-size billiard table in the former hunting lodge.
Vintage book library in the bar/lounge complex.
Pets are welcome. No extra charge per Booking.com listing.
Seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers, open July and August.
Bicycles available to borrow for canal-side rides.
Safes and minibars in all guest rooms.
All guestrooms include air conditioning.
Curated selection of locally sourced jewelry, ceramics, leather goods, and accessories reflecting Burgundy craftsmanship.
Electric vehicle charging facilities available on site.
Free self-parking on site.
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