france (Image: Getty) Marcilly-lès-Buxy is a commune located in the Saône-et-Loire department in Bourgogne, eastern France . Saône-et-Loire is part of the larger historical area of Burgundy, which is renowned for its vineyards and rich history, making for the most scenic backdrop to the quaint destination. After visiting the tiny countryside district, which has approximately 680 inhabitants, in 2018, not a summer has gone by where I haven't considered going back.
Set in a landscape complete with rolling hills, vineyards, and agricultural land, the remote spot ticked all the boxes for a relaxing getaway thanks to its quaintness and unique charm, which I've not stumbled across anywhere since. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) We stayed near Le Martrat in a farmhouse-style villa, complete with a small patch of green land around it and a pool that overlooked nearby vineyards, plus cows roaming in the distance. READ MORE: Gem of Albania that rivalled Greece 'spoiled by tourism' - go here instead The site comprises three separate lakes: one for swimming and fishing, the others for fishing only (Image: Burgundy Tourism) Just a short walk into Le Martrat, we stumbled across a single Boulangerie which sold delicious baked goods and household essentials. Nearby was the only restaurant in the area, Le Cheval Blanc.
Run by one woman who waited on every table herself, the dining experience was every bit authentic. With a classic French menu selling classic dishes like coq au vin jaune and crunchy absinthe cream, plus cheese fondue, the food is excellent and portions are copious with everything homemade. Wandering around the beautiful, remote village in the daytime didn't lend itself to much activity, as we spotted no other tourists and just a handful of locals wandering around in the July heat.
But the villa was the perfect base for us as a family travelling in two cars from Southern England to reach the remote spot - (take the car ferry from Dover to Calais then drive through Dijon for a one-night stay on the way to Burgundy). Don't miss..
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Read our Privacy Policy What to do in Burgundy A trip to this idyllic wine region is not complete without a visit to one of the vineyards, we chose Château de Chamirey. Run by the Devillard family, who also run Domaine des Perdrix in Nuits-Saint-Georges, La Ferté in Givry, Domaine de la Garenne, in Mâconnais and Domaine Rolet, in Jura, the estate looked beautiful in the late afternoon light. Booking isn't essential, just allow plenty of time to get there (it's a 24-minute drive north of Marcilly-lès-Buxy), and pay on arrival.
Included is a lengthy tour of the estate, private wine tasting as a group for one hour, plus a gorgeous area to sit and drink afterwards. There are plenty of other wineries in the area, including Domaine Mazille and Domaine Maxime Cottenceau, but the beautiful architecture in Chamirey is what makes it well worth a visit. Elsewhere in the area is a beautiful trio of lakes known as Lac de Laives .
Trending The lakes are also a short drive, just 23 minutes from Marcilly-lès-Buxy, and make for the perfect 'beach day' alternative while staying in the countryside. Complete with toilets and a restaurant, Lac de Laives is ideal for swimming and enjoying pedal boats, plus there are two lakes reserved exclusively for fishing. This tucked-away spot is complete with a campsite just a stone's throw away from the lakes, but you wouldn't guess as the whole area still felt peaceful and remote.
There were more people here than in Marcilly-lès-Buxy though this was expected given its location and status as one of few lakes in the area. We enjoyed the lakeside area so much, that we visited three times in just one week. Related articles 'Blissful' UK beach with crystal clear water can only be accessed by tunnel Britain’s loveliest beach is so beautiful visitors may mistake it for Australia 'I tried pizza all over Italy but one city had the best - it's not Rome' Balearic Islands' fine foods and wines boost trade with UK Panic on popular Greek island as tourists warned water is running out.
