Abbaye de la Bussière

The Abbaye de la Bussière luxury hotel nestles in the heart of Burgundy between Dijon and Beaune. Lush green landscapes, a place full of history and culture, vineyards known for their excellence throughout the world.

If travelling from Britain or northern Europe towards the south of France or coming back from skiing, treat yourself to an exceptional stop-over in this superb Relais & Châteaux hotel.

Over a long weekend, take to the roads of the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune and their famous wines, visit wine domains in the surrounding area, such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and stay at the Abbaye de la Bussière.

Inspirational setting
The avenue that leads to the medieval abbey meanders between centuries-old trees and carpets of lush green lawns. Here you are on the thresh-hold of an exceptional site steeped in history, shaped by the men who built it and those who lived here for centuries.

The majesty of its buildings, the pure and simple beauty of its stonework in the heart of a park of 7 hectares (17 acres). A feeling of peacefulness and deep serenity will delicately envelop you, as if the Cistercian monks had left a little of their spirituality beyond the ages.

Former Cistercian abbey
Our establishment is an authentic Cistercian abbey from the 12th century. In 1131, it was founded by Etienne Harding, third abbot of Cîteaux, the mother church of the religious order that was to extend its influence over all of Europe.

Our church was consecrated in 1172 and, from then on, many monks occupied this little corner of Burgundy. Around the church and over the centuries, therefore, were built a cellar, crypt, cloister, refectory, farmhouse, dovecote, outhouses, wine press, monastic dwellings, etc.

The abbaye today
Clive and Tanith Cummings took over the Abbaye in 2005. Transformed into a luxury hotel, and having since become a member of the prestigious network of Relais & Châteaux, the Abbaye has lost nothing of its distinguished air.

Through the centuries, Gothic architecture and Renaissance style have continued to characterize the location. The number of rooms at the hotel is being increased in line with building work undertaken by the Cummings family, always with respect for the ancient stonework.

The gastronomic restaurant, installed beneath the vaulted arches of the former cloister, enjoys a unique setting. It was granted a Michelin® star in 2007. Today, the Chef de Cuisine is Guillaume Royer, prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2015,orchestrates the 2 restaurants Le 1131 and Le Bistrot des Moines.

In 2008, the Abbaye de la Bussière received the title of “Hideaway of the Year 2008”, a prestigious distinction awarded by the American journalist, Andrew Harper.

Collection of exceptional bedrooms
Discover the rooms and suites at the Abbaye de la Bussière, all bearing the name of an abbey primarily in Burgundy, or a château. A deluxe collection that wonderfully combines the prestige of the medieval setting, the refinement of a 4-star hotel and the charm of soulful, beautiful mansion houses.

DUPLEX SUITE
Surface area: 100 m 2 | Capacity: from 1 to 6 people | Park view
The duplex suites Clairvaux, from the name of the founder of the eponymous abbey, and Echarlis are located in the former maison des sœurs nuns’ quarters. Each offers a wonderful stay in a luxurious context, both cocooned indulgence and luminosity.

Open your windows onto the superb park, admire the abbey in its majesty, observe the birds around the ornamental lake. Then enjoy your private garden while savouring breakfast in the early morning calm of Nature all around you or while resting after a visit to the Burgundian vineyards.

The two suites communicate and may be joined together, offering a chance to spend an outstanding moment together for large families or amongst friends.

SUITE
Surface area: 68 m 2 | Capacity: 2 people | Park view
Here you are in the sumptuous décor of the Cluny Deluxe suite, named after the most famous of the Benedictine abbeys, for a magical stay in Burgundy. Relax in the large Jacuzzi® adjacent to the bedroom then, after dinner, drift off to sleep under the superb ogival arches.

In the morning, from your suite located on the first floor, admire the early light over the French-style garden. Simply splendid. A sweet and gentle getaway for couples to share.

Breakfast at the Abbaye de la Bussière
Served in the breakfast room, bedroom or on the terrace, breakfast at the Abbaye de la Bussière is a delicious moment. The buffet is made up of fresh products (seasonal fruits, pressed fruit juices, dairy produce) that are carefully selected, local and home-made produce (cheeses, jams) of great quality.

We also prepare the traditional full English breakfast for guests requesting it. It is a moment both pleasant and gourmet to start the lovely day to follow.

Le 1131 is Guide Michelin starred since 2007.

Get ready to live a unique experience: a gastronomic adventure in a veritable 12th century Cistercian abbey right in the heart of Burgundy.

Le 1131 restaurant welcomes you amidst ogival vaulted arches, arcades and columns, all illuminated by dancing rays of sunlight through high stained-glass windows. You are immediately gripped by the understated natural beauty of this place.

So here you are, comfortably installed around an impeccably dressed table. You can choose to be placed around wide central sofa-style seating or more intimately on the upper gallery. At lunchtime, natural light is soft and when evening comes, scintillating lighting gives the room a new sparkle.

All around you, sculpted pillars, period embroideries and engravings offer a picturesque decoration that constantly recalls the long history of this location. The gastronomic restaurant Le 1131 is synonymous with magic.

The cuisine of our Chef
A local boy, Guillaume Royer is a passionate lover of his Burgundian terroir, knowing its villages and landscapes, markets and producers. From his wanderings and encounters, he brings back tastes and flavours through products of great quality.

In the restaurant Le 1131, fish and game, as also fruits and vegetables, are seasonal. They are authentic. Woodland mushrooms like morels, chanterelles, cèpes and bolets are the stars of the autumn; pumpkins, Jerusalem artichokes and cabbage warm up winter with roebuck and plump pigeon: organic trout from the Yonne welcome the arrival of spring together with fresh green shoots.

Orchards and gardens in summer offer up their fruits brimming with sunshine. Then there is honey, coming directly from the Abbaye’s own beehives.

Our Chef applies all the talent of a Meilleur Ouvrier de France and his creativity to honour these regional products and to pay homage to the men and women who have fashioned them. In this way, his cuisine is in their image, generous and full of taste. Perfectly arranged dishes compete in finesse and flavour.

The wine cellar
The history of Burgundy has been written through the vineyards that have shaped its landscapes, its men and women over many centuries.

Its regional gastronomy is intimately linked. Proud of this heritage, the restaurant Le 1131 reveals a superb cellar of highly prestigious crus. Our resident sommelier, Freddy Jaugey, will listen attentively to help you in the choice of wine to enhance the dishes you have chosen.

The Bistrot des Moines has a Michelin Bib Gourmand award.

In the very heart of Burgundy, discover the Bistrot des Moines at the Abbaye de la Bussière: a place full of charm, an ode to the terroir of Burgundy and to grandma’s cooking.

Find yourselves in either of the two lovely rooms, one giving onto the park and the lake and the other in the former kitchen of the monks of the Cistercian abbey of La Bussière, for a convivial moment around a very appetising table.

A collection of beautiful copper pans adorns the walls, hand-painted plates and wine bottles alternate on the shelves of the dresser and on a table a bouquet of dried ears of corn recalls the nutritional value of wheat.

A historic décor unique in its genre, as atypical as it is warm and welcoming for a tasty meal. The Bistrot des Moines at La Bussière-sur-Ouche cultivates the legendary art of conviviality and sharing based on generous cuisine amongst friends, in couples or as a family.

The cuisine
Our Chef Guillaume Royer is inspired by the culinary repertoire of our grandmothers to prepare dishes celebrating the authenticity and simplicity of family moments. Each day, he brings back from market produce cultivated by local, regional producers he has always know.

In his basket, organic hens’ eggs, belly pork, seasonal fruits and vegetables, some Franche-Comté cheeses, freshly-caught fish. The Meilleur Ouvrier de France gets to work in his kitchen, conjuring up for you fricassées and sautés, dishes that will simmer for long hours in pots and pans… and not forgetting his fresh fruit tarts.

The terrace
From the first sunny days, benefit from the early sunshine on the terrace of the Bistrot des Moines. Around you, beautiful lawns with grass that is still fresh, flowers in their garden boxes, impeccably pruned bushes of boxwood; a little farther off, the park and its centuries-old trees invite you to stroll. Let time go by, listen to nature around you, savour this bucolic luncheon experience.

The Sunday Brunch
The Abbaye de la Bussière looks forward to seeing you for its famous Sunday brunch. In a great family atmosphere, share this moment of good food in the superb décor of the medieval abbey.

You will enjoy hot and cold dishes, both sweet and savoury, in a convivial and relaxed mood. Once summer arrives, you can benefit from the terrace and the park around it.

Our Chef Guillaume Royer, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, prepares for you no less than twenty starters, a superb and ultra-rich dessert buffet, delicious dishes based on fresh seasonal produce coming straight from local producers. It is a real moment of sharing to be enjoyed as a couple or amongst friends or family.

French way of life
The Abbaye de la Bussière at La Bussière-sur-Ouche in Burgundy cultivates the French way of life through simple but authentic moments. Whether you are resident in our luxury hotel or just passing for Sunday brunch, live these experiences of serenity, relaxation and well-being in this idyllic setting.

The Lounges at the Abbaye de La Bussière
The Abbaye de la Bussière includes three lounges, such intimate places where it is good to spend time:

The Music Lounge with here and there a bronze muse, old bound books aged and worn by time, delicately curved sofas that invite one to dream. Ideal for an aperitif, its bar and winter chimney place offer a very cocooning atmosphere.

The Hunting Room is an ode to Nature and the world of animals and game. The green-decked ceiling alcoves, lighting adorned with antlers, trophies from another age… The Scottish tweeds on the armchairs and sofas give a very warm feel to this room and make it an ideal framework in which to savour a drink after your meal.

In the heart of Burgundy
The Abbaye de la Bussière offers a dream décor for weddings and private receptions. Between Dijon and Beaune in Burgundy, discover in these 12th century buildings a 4 star luxury hotel and a Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant in the heart of a magnificent wooded park of 7 hectares.

Prestige, elegance, grand cuisine, nature as far as the eye can see and timeless charm to turn your wedding, anniversary, birthday, family get-together into an exceptional event, an unforgettable moment.

Like a soft, elegant and intimate cocoon, the Salon des Dames ladies lounge puts the accent on floral motifs and vivid colours; a very feminine ensemble in which to take pleasure reading peacefully or enjoying a coffee.

Historic and Spiritual locations
The Abbaye de la Bussière has available a consecrated crypt, nestled in the park and the shade of centuries-old trees.

There, in the intimacy of these places steeped in history and marked by their spirituality, pronounce your marriage vows surrounded by your loved ones, celebrate a baptism or a communion; an intense experience, rich in emotion in this solemn and enchanting setting.

Then welcome friends and family in the garden, either outdoors, in a marquee, or even in one of our reception rooms. The whole team of the Abbaye de la Bussière is there to help you devise and organise your event according to your needs and wishes.

At the head of this brigade, our Chef Guillaume Royer, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, creates cocktails, buffets, lunches and dinners of high level, served by a team of professionals. We accompany you throughout the preparation and on the day itself, so that your event will be a total success.

Exceptional setting for your tailor-made events
The Abbaye de la Bussière offers an unparalleled, prestigious framework for organising in Burgundy your professional events, seminars, meetings, conferences, cocktails, board meetings, product launches.

Benefit from this unique, historic location that blends cultural heritage, architectural beauty with absolute calm conducive to both work and relaxation, all with high quality services. Our professional team is there to listen to you and help to conceive and organise a tailor-made event, perfectly adapted to your needs.

TOURISM AND ACCESS
to the Abbaye de la Bussière
The Abbaye de la Bussière welcomes you in La Bussière-sur-Ouche, in Burgundy. In the heart of the Côte d’Or, our hotel-restaurant is situated less than 30 minutes from Dijon, Beaune and Nuits-Saint-Georges.

The Route des Grands Crus can thus be discovered very easily from our Relais & Châteaux establishment. At the entrance to this village in the Ouche valley, the Abbaye is found behind a large gateway that opens automatically upon your arrival.

Take advantage of this privileged location for: the vineyards, the Canal de Bourgogne as well as the churches and abbeys dotted around the region and of which La Bussière is a perfect example.

Route des Grands Crus and œnotourism
Use your stay at the Abbaye de la Bussière to discover Burgundy, its prestigious vineyards, wine villages and towns, its landscapes and other tourist sites and attractions. There is a multitude of activities to choose from:

Route des Grands Crus: nicknamed the “Champs-Elysées de la Bourgogne”, this itinerary over sixty kilometers takes you between the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, passing through 37 villages from Dijon to Santenay, via Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard… so many deliciously sounding names to the ears of lovers of great wines.

This tourist route may be discovered by car, but also by bicycle or on foot. The Voie Verte (Green Route) or Voie des Vignes (Vine Route) are perfectly recommended for cyclists. In fact, we can lend you bicycles for all your two-wheeler trip requirements.

Cultural and sporting experiences, Nature in Burgundy
Why not journey back in time and take a magical ride in a hot air balloon to discover the famous villages of Burgundy, the picturesque villages and the medieval castles: Air Escargot

• Or you might prefer an organised bike tour with one of our partners such as: Backroads / Butterfield & Robinson / Bourgogne Randonnées
• Wine tastings: we work with wine domains in the region where we can organize private tasting sessions.
• You might also contact one of our wine tourism partners to organise a day’s wine tasting, such as: Heritour Voyage , Bourgogne Gold Tour , Authentica Tours
• Or would you rather explore the Burgundian terroir and its winegrowers by foot? Then contact La Bourgogne à vos pieds
• Breitling Jets: If you want to discover the truly exhilarating experience of flying as a passenger in a Breitling Jet formation, based at Dijon airport – Breitling Jets

Our historic towns and cities in Burgundy
Beaune: the high point of wine culture and commerce, Beaune continues to enchant its visitors. Capital of the wines of Burgundy, it houses numerous wine cellars for tasting the crus that make the region’s reputation.

Do not miss going to the famous Hospices de Beaune, where each year there is a wine auction attracting wine lovers and buyers from the whole world. Also to be visited: the collegiate church of Notre-Dame, the covered market hall, the Museum of the Wines of Burgundy, the Museum of Fine Arts.

Dijon: former capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, the city is visited as much for its gastronomic as its cultural heritage. Discover the palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Notre-Dame Church with its sculpted owl – emblem of the city, the Puits de Moïse, a 15th century sculptural masterpiece, the museums, etc.

Discovery of Burgundian Heritage
Churches and abbeys: Burgundy includes a large number of religious edifices dating from the Middle Ages, with so many not-to-be-missed sites, as much for their artistic as historical features. Let yourself be enchanted by the abbeys of Fontenay, Cîteaux, Cluny, Tournus, the basilica of Vézelay, the cathedral of Autun.

Castles: Châteauneuf-en-Auxois , la Rochepot, Bussy-Rabutin, Commarin… Château du Clos de Vougeot , at the heart of the Route des Grands Crus wine trail, has housed the confraternity of the Chevaliers du Tastevin since 1944.

The site of Alesia – MuseoParc: follow in the steps of Vercingétorix, famous Gaulois chieftain whose defeat at Alésia against the Roman Empire remains etched in History. Near Alise-Sainte-Reine, visit the Centre d’Interprétation and the archeological museum. Follow also the discovery trails.

The Trésor de Vix: at Châtillon-sur-Seine, discover this extraordinary collection of treasures whose masterpiece, the famous Vase de Vix, will astonish you by its incredible size.

The Rock of Solutré: in the heart of the vineyards, enjoy this exceptional viewing point. Furthermore, the local Prehistoric Museum invites you to journey back in Time.

Sporting and Leisure Activities
Canal de Bourgogne: embark on a short cruise or take to your bicycle to discover the natural heart of Burgundy. We can lend you bicycles: don’t hesitate to go off for a ride, amongst villages, castles and vineyards.

Patrouille Breitling: based at the Dijon-Longvic airport, this civil aviation acrobatic team holds in store a lot of surprises for lovers of thrills and sensations. The Breitling Jet Team trains from November to March before moving on to air shows throughout Europe.

Dijon-PrenoisCircuit: addicts of motor sports can rendez-vous at this circuit which in particular stages the historic Grand Prix de Bourgogne and the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or (Golden Age). Racing driver training and track initiations are also on offer.

The Morvan: this natural park in the region particularly includes numerous hiking trails like the GR13, Tour of the Morvan GR country trail, GR131 or the path from Bibracte to Alésia.

Website: www.abbayedelabussiere.fr

Rooms: 18

Price: from 220 EUR per night