For anyone who loves exploring antique shops, the tiny village of Châteauneuf in the Brionnais should not be missed. In the handful of streets which make up the village, who knows what treasures are to be found?

Chris and Carolyn Salmon have recently transformed the old gendarmerie on the edge of the village into a four bedroom chambres d'hôtes. Upstairs there is a large family room sleeping four to five; a double bedded room with an extra single; and a twin bedded room. On the ground floor there is a double room. All are light and spacious, each with new shower room en suite. The guests' breakfast room also has a TV and tea and coffee making facilities, available throughout the day, and the garden provides a lovely place to relax with a glass of wine.

The Salmons are knowledgeable about the area and will point you in the direction of places to go and things to do. There is the Monday market at Marcigny, wine tasting in the Beaujolais vineyards, and Semur-en-Brionnais, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France nearby.

In this gently rolling countryside, famous for Charolais, you will find the best beef in France. Every Wednesday, two important cattle markets are held - one at Charolles and the other at St. Christophe-en-Brionnais. If chocolate is more your scene, visit Bernard Dufoux in La Clayette. The smell on entering the shop of this master chocolate maker is intoxicating, and the taste, irresistible.

There are little Romanesque churches to explore, and at La Clayette, you will find a magnificent château in the middle of a lake forming the centerpiece of the town. The car museum in the château is open to visitors. Nearby is Château de Dré with its ornate rooms and formal gardens. If you enjoy walking or cycling, there are routes on the doorstep.

Le Bourg is an excellent stepping off point from which to explore this totally unspoilt region. What is more, your hosts Chris and Carolyn are on hand to help you make the most of your stay.

Bed and Breakfast:

Our bedrooms have been tastefully furnished and all have en-suite facilities. Dietary requirements can be catered for on request.

Services:

• Packed lunches on request.
• We are open all year round.
• The nearest airport is Lyon.
• Airport pickups can be arranged.
• Our downstairs bedroom is suitable for the less mobile of our clients who would prefer to avoid the stairs.

Burgundy:

• Burgundy is a place known throughout the world for the wine.
• It also holds many pleasures for the art and nature lovers.

Activities:

Just some of the activities available...

• Sailing
• Rafting
• Fishing
• Canoeing
• Horse riding
• Rock Climbing and many, many more...

For the more energetic there are marvelous cycling and hiking routes as long or short as you choose. Riverboat enthusiasts will find great pleasure here.

Visitors have a choice of activities as varied as the landscapes, rivers, lakes and canals.

There is a constant stream of events and festivals throughout the year.