Les Brizards - Morvan (14 personnes)

AUBERGE DES BRIZARDS – FISHING AND NATURE IN A PRIVATE, WILD AND EXCLUSIVE SETTING. 7 hectares of private park and forest, together with a private lake surrounded by the Morvan Regional Park. Perfect for large families, groups, retreats or business seminars. Experience the charm of this wonderful, comfortable, old auberge; set in a truly peaceful, wildly beautiful, protected and private location, offering total relaxation from the pressures of modern life. The old Auberge des Brizards, formerly renowned as a gastronomic hideaway with a clientele of politicians, celebrities and the Auxerre football team who would regularly come to get in shape before a big match. Today, the domaine comprising the old inn and the pretty cottage known as La Pastourelle; having re-found the calm of yesteryear, it is an idyllic place to relax in total privacy and reconnect with nature. On summer nights, you will be amazed by the silence and clarity of the starry sky that can be fully appreciated in this protected and unpolluted place. The old Auberge has been converted into a beautiful home and is offered in its entirety. You have a private entrance and access to the whole residence. All bedrooms are large with ensuite bathrooms - all with bath. There is a large, comfortable salon/reception area which is furnished to be cosy for smaller groups but can easily accommodates large groups of 20 plus. The new, modern and practical kitchen has retained its eighteenth century period charm with its original beamed ceiling and open fireplace. The owners will meet you on arrival and are available on site if needed. There are many wonderful walks and hikes. A 40 minute walk, through the forest takes you to The Abbey of La Pierre Qui Vire – a working monastery where you can taste their excellent organic produce. The lake of Saint Agnan, with its lovely tranquil and private beaches, nestling in the Morvan forest, is close by. Avallon, is a 30 minutes drive and offers a great choice of activities for the more adventurous: PaintBall, Quad biking, Karting, Zip wire/Accrobranche, Segway, Rafting, canoeing , kayak, rock climbing... and why not appreciate the Morvan and the vineyards of Chablis in a hot air balloon for a truly unforgettable experience? Places to visit: *La Maison du Parc with its museums, hiking circuits and interactive programmes to discover the history, flora and fauna of the Morvan. *The large lakes of the Morvan - all beautiful and different and offering recreational water activities *The Archeological site of Bibracte (Celtic) *The classified site of the Gouloux waterfall *The gorges de Narvau - waterfall, rock climbing and hiking circuits The environment is truly peaceful and wild as nature intended. Being in a remote area, there is still no cable or fibre coverage. Wifi is portable and available to purchase as needed. There is 3G and 4G mobile reception. Parking is free and plentiful at the Auberge A car is necessary as there is no public transport to the Auberge and the site is secluded The neighbourhood is quiet, wild and authentic. A wonderful place to unwind completely and just savour the uniqueness of the site. There are 350 kilometres of cyclable routes through forest and around the beautiful Lakes of the Morvan, within 5 minutes of Brizards.