Hostellerie Sarrasine

Only a few minutes from the autoroute (just off the Macon bypass) and tucked away in a quiet (and VERY unprepossessing) village - the Hostellerie Sarrasine is the sort of place you can only find in France. We stayed as a family of three. Our room had an abundance of maiden aunt-type furnishings - and (to my delight!) the beds had proper blankets and coverlets/quilts. The bathroom (complete with bidet) was completely separate from a small room with a commode. Both could be closed off from the spacious and wooden-beamed bedchamber. We had dinner and breakfast. Both were delicious - and local specialties were served at both meals. A vegetarian dinner menu is available, as were several organic, "green", etc...choices. In our party, both adults opted for the famous Bresse chicken - it was lovely. Our young son was treated very kindly by the patronne, and he gobbled down his Burgundy snails. Breakfast was really a rather remarkable spread - and we were also offered a fresh omelet. We arrived on a cold autumn night, and to have both dinner and breakfast in front of roaring, well-tended fires was a special treat. On arrival, we noticed the (small, outdoor) pool - and while it was immaculate, the cold weather put paid to my swimming plans. The hotel is owned by a charming (and tri-lingual) Franco-German family. We mostly conversed in French, but other guests were served in perfect German (the patronne is German) and flawless English.

Small, family-run hotel and restaurant, close to Macon. We had a very comfortable room, with direct access to the courtyard and a few steps to the swimming pool. The food in the restaurant was outstanding and featured locally sourced produce. We enjoyed excellent, friendly service. Highly recommended.