Dijon, FranceSaulon-la-Rue
Chateau De Saulon
Restored riverside château
Saulon-la-Rue Dijon, France
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Restored riverside château
The seventeenth-century country manor runs like an unhurried family domain, centered on riverbank walks and produce from the estate garden.
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors styled by Rinck blend pale French oak, exposed masonry, and terracotta tomettes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The 42 rooms are spread across the château and its outbuildings, with exposed stone walls, pale oak bed frames, and patterned rugs that feel more country house than hotel.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Dijon sits ten miles north, and the vineyards of the Route des Grands Crus stretch just to the west.
The rooms
Bedrooms occupy the main château and converted stone barns, looking out over the river, pool, or kitchen gardens.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool borders a paved sun terrace facing the château, looking out across the estate's lawns and gardens.
The spa
Restaurant
Les Deux Rivières
Casual lunches give way to white-tablecloth dinners of regional Burgundian cooking beneath the barn's vaulted stone ceilings.
How it began
A royal lawyer established the estate in 1460, and its medieval moats were filled in after the French Revolution.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.