Château de Courban & Spa Nuxe ★★★★

Upon first sight, the Chateau was a little smaller than I expected it to be, but its exterior is homely and charming. It felt like I was stepping into a fairytale! We were welcomed warmly by the staff and the antique décor. Cosy and cocooned chateau comfort; Chateau de Courban is a more than a hotel, thanks to the owner Pierre Vandendriessche, it is a home. Oh, how I wished that I lived in Burgundian Chateau all the time!

We hurried into the room to inspect it; inside was a little more modern than I expected it to be with skylights and sleek furnishings. Yet, the rounded window and patterned lanterns worked together to give the room an authentic chateau atmosphere. We had the good fortune of securing a room on the ground floor with direct access to the chateau’s incredible gardens. The room was so lovely and roomy, with a fairly roomy bathroom too, complete with an Italian shower and stand-up, deep bathtub. Some rooms meanwhile, come with a balcony or terrace, some face the pool while other enjoy a full view of the Burgundy countryside, some are modern like ours, others more traditional.

We then decided to explore this wondrous chateau. It was full of little corners dressed in traditional decoration that evoked the years gone by. My favourite was the salon, in which stood a rustic grand piano surrounded by antique sofas and an elegant chaise lounge. It wasn’t long before we were eagerly drawn to the Nuxe spa. We spent the afternoon making the most of the Jacuzzi, hammam and sauna, and definitely had our taste of la bonne vie!

Talking of taste, after our spa refreshment we found ourselves in the chateau’s restaurant feasting together. My friend seemed rather on edge and impatient, my mind kept excitedly wondering, what would she reveal? The restaurant was elegant and impeccably decorated not to mention the absolutely spectacular view of the lit Italian gardens that lay just outside. Tomorrow, we were definitely going to eat out on the terrace! Chef Maxime Lesobre, serves some fantastic local flavours made with fresh produce and accompanied by a whole lot of succulent, rich, deep Burgundian wine. Then, the next day, we were greeted to the most French of breakfasts; with a wide selection of buttery french pastries.