Château de Villersexel – France Comté, en route to Germany and Switzerland
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Château de Villersexel in the Franche-Comté region of Burgundy near Besancon, is an ideal stopping-off point for travellers enroute to Germany and Switzerland. Château de Villersexel abounds with history and luxury, and is positioned for easy access to other parts of Europe. |
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| Address : | Château – 70110 Villersexel | |
| Region : | Franche-Comté, Burgundy | |
| Hosts: | Jean-Pierre Pôtet | |
| Phone :Fax: | +33(0)3-84-20-51-53 | |
| How to get there: | Near Vesoul, 103 Km west of Basel (Switzerland), 130 Km north east of Dijon. | |
| Open : | All year | |
| Price range: | 150 to 250 Euro per night per couple. | |
| Description: | This listed castle, re-built in 1880 in the style of Louis XIIIth is located near the Swiss border, between Alsace and Burgundy.The Château, furnished as it was a hundred years ago, is still occupied by descendents of the original family, offering you a real taste of French history. The historical figure, the Marquis de La Fayette, lived in an earlier re-incarnation of the castle which has been twice reconstructed, following various wars in the region over the ages. The outdoor swimming pool is open in summer. | |
| Room types | 4 large rooms and all with private facilities. | |
| Languages spoken: | English, German, French | |
| Payment options: | Major credit cards | |
| Minimum stay : | None | |
| Cancellation policy: | Contact host | |
| Things to do: | Enjoy the ambience of the château, take a tour of the private apartments or have an aperitif and afternoon tea with your host. Explore the Château grounds and the village (with market days on Wednesdays). Pop over to Switzerland, or visit the beautiful town of Colmar. Also a visit to Luxeil-les-Bains is very worthwhile, especially if you go via Oricourt and view its 12th century Château with its unique medieval pigeon house. | |
| Restaurants: | Available in the village (200 metres away): your hosts may offer Table d’Hôte. | |
| Parking: | Within extensive castle grounds | |
| Director’s comment: | This magnificent Château is ideally situated for touring into Switzerland, Germany, and the Alsace and Burgundy regions. | |
| Map : | Google map | |
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