{"id":7125,"date":"2019-12-23T15:42:49","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T14:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=7125"},"modified":"2021-01-11T14:50:08","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T13:50:08","slug":"le-cep-hotel-beaune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2019\/12\/23\/le-cep-hotel-beaune\/","title":{"rendered":"Le Cep Hotel, in the old town of Beaune, perpetuates the wine legend through a luxury resort and Spa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What would be a garden without colors?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This French style garden at your disposal…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ideally located in the historic heart of Beaune, the Le Cep Hotel<\/a> is located close to the famous Hospices de Beaune and Notre-Dame basilica. This 5-star hotel resort is a a true institution in Burgundy for all epicureans, from all over the world. <\/strong>The harmonious meeting of several mansions or residences dating from the 14th or 16th century, allowed Le Cep to grow over the years! Today there are 64 rooms including 30 suites. For your comfort, many lounges plus a bar are available, a Saint F\u00e9lix wine tasting cellar, a gourmet restaurant Loiseau des Vignes<\/a>, a Michelin star labelled since 2010, two courtyards dating from the 16th century, a typically French garden, garages and also a private parking, where you would be forwarded to 3 high-tech meeting rooms, a fitness area and a chic and refined Spa, still at your entire disposal. Of course, don’t miss our video about the hotel, at the bottom of this page. <\/strong>By Alex Plato<\/em><\/p>\n

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..also sometimes sparkling. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Admire the facade by night..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once entered into Le Cep Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, you would be undoubtedly amazed by its authentic Burgundy<\/strong> decoration style, consisting of antique furniture, woodwork, French<\/strong> ceilings, and many other tiny charming details…<\/p>\n

Those were all perpetuated in the new parts, after the main building renovations<\/strong>, while turning the interior design into a certain modern comfort!<\/p>\n

You may also admire those unique shades, while getting into the typical Burgundy<\/strong> scenery finding its roots in two charming mansions<\/strong> with their adjoining courtyards<\/strong> and flamboyant interior garden<\/strong>, classified as a 16th century jewel<\/strong>. From the facade and still while starting your visit straight from the hall and its welcoming front-desk<\/strong>, take some time to admire the adornments<\/strong> and its fresh furniture<\/strong>, fulfilled of local history (photo credits: Alex Plato). <\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

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..even inside the vegetated yard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Each detail counts on the walls..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Affiliated with the Small Luxury Hotels of the World<\/strong><\/a> group, among exceptional resorts from all over the world and all representative of their local identity, Le Cep Hotel<\/strong> is also member of the TemptingPlaces<\/strong><\/a> hospitality network. For your information, this label<\/strong> has been collecting since 2010 a selection of 55 exceptional and independent boutique hotels<\/strong>, spread through 15 countries. With the common asset to be affiliated for their authenticity and the excellence of their premium<\/strong> configuration and services, these hotels<\/strong> were notably rigorously selected by the commission<\/strong> group, reflecting in many ways the commitment<\/strong> of their owner and their passionate teams. <\/p>\n

Today, the TemptingPlaces<\/strong> team pursues its wish to amaze hedonistic travelers<\/strong>, while revealing unique addresses, and thus offering them an unforgettable experience. More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n

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..just in the cosy hall made for all!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Share a glass of Meursault<\/strong> wine in this comfortable sofa…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A harmonious connection between those mansions<\/strong>, from the XIVth and XVIth centuries, made the expansion of this Beaune<\/strong><\/a> hospitality institution’s possible, year after year. Thus, you may feel this ancient spirit<\/strong> through the different rooms, from where you would read your newspaper<\/strong> quietly in front of a freestone fireplace. A layout that seduced many celebrities, like the former French<\/strong> president Jacques Chirac<\/strong> and many cinemas personalities, such as the director Claude Lelouch<\/strong> and who, besides created a filming school in Beaune<\/strong>, named Les Ateliers Du Cin\u00e9ma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The vinery inspiration is everywhere from the entry door handle to the rooms, baptized from the best Burgundy<\/strong> appellations! You may either remember that Le Cep Hotel<\/strong><\/a>‘s name recalls the cep<\/em> (vine plant<\/strong>), naturally so common in that illustrious winery<\/strong> area.<\/p>\n

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..leads to this Saint Felix cellar!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Another historical part of the hotel..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In fact, you could even bring back home a real wine bottle<\/strong>, as a souvenir<\/em> from your journey, to get a the newly open Saint Felix wine cellar<\/strong>. A good reason to extend the memory of your stay at the Le Cep Hotel<\/a><\/strong> and the luxurious Spa Marie de Bourgogne<\/strong><\/a>! <\/p>\n

Located in front of the bucolic backyard<\/strong>, where the visitors may facilely park their car even if it’s electric, thanks to Tesla<\/strong><\/a> charging points… This Spa Center<\/strong>, baptized in tribute to this legendary Burgundy<\/strong> duchess, opened its wooden doors in October 2015, with a panel of inspired stained glass created by the artist Joyce Delimata<\/strong><\/a> from the Atelier Desmet<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

A real space of relaxation and comfort that has all the attractions of a winery<\/strong> house, including many devices, to help you laying down, even if you don’t stay at the hotel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Indeed, you would find there 15 sensorial experiences<\/strong>, among the latest possible in this sector, like a soft mattress with adjustable jets, a water bike, cryotherapy, among many other fine cares<\/strong> for your mind and body…<\/p>\n

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..from floor to ceiling. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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These multiple art pieces shine..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Originally located in the core of the legendary city of Beaune<\/strong><\/a>, this typical Burgundy<\/strong> architecture gathers a harmonious ensemble of historical monuments<\/strong>, composed of several private mansions and surrounded by two historical 16th century courtyards<\/strong> and a cosy garden<\/strong>, where you could have a peaceful rest.<\/p>\n

The staff and the management of the Hotel Le Cep<\/strong> have only one goal: to help you turn your visit into an extraordinary experience that you will remember with pleasure!<\/p>\n

For a total immersion into the famous Climats de Bourgogne <\/strong>(Burgundy Climates<\/em>), a Unesco<\/strong> World Heritage<\/strong> site.<\/p>\n

The hotel gives a chance to the guests to discover, at their own rhythm, the charms of Burgundy<\/strong> wine<\/p>\n

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..like this romantic gazebo<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A relief garden full of surprises..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

villages<\/strong> and their hillsides, get off the paved roads to stroll through the vineyards<\/strong>, and find the ideal site for gourmet picnics<\/strong>. Thus are offered hourly rentals, for the half-day or for the day the following high-end vehicles<\/strong>: bikes, a quad…<\/p>\n

It is such a Burgundian<\/strong> tradition, in the cities of yesteryear, to live sheltered from the outside world. As can be seen from these numerous gardens<\/strong> and interior courtyards<\/strong> which enabled the organization of numerous meetings, representative of a certain rich social life that went through ages.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_3_placeholder\n

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..nearby decades of vintage wine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Some golden bottles are preserved..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Le Cep Hotel<\/strong> collects for more than 30 years the wines bought during the famous Wine Auction<\/strong>, annually organized at the intention of the Hospices of Beaune<\/strong><\/a> and also some other precious bottles, that now have found a proper place to store and share those jewels<\/strong>, in the newly open Caveau Saint F\u00e9lix<\/strong> (tasting Saint F\u00e9lix Cellar<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

This cosy space is discretely but romantically located in the heart of one of the many hotel<\/strong>‘s yards, accessible from the Thiroux de Saint F\u00e9lix<\/strong> courtyard, dated from 1570.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_4_placeholder\n

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..facing some contemporary art.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Some precious antique juices..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a felted and chic atmosphere, your senses will awake instantly in the privacy of this place, which may be privatized for tasting a vintage wine<\/strong> or a divine nectar<\/strong><\/em> from the 36 cuv\u00e9es<\/em> from the Hospices de Beaune<\/strong><\/a> on 30 vintage wines<\/strong>, chosen among our private and unique prestige collection!<\/p>\n

This privilege place would surely quickly become the favorite place of any epicurean guest, loyal great lovers of the Burgundy<\/strong> wines, where there are organized master classes, private tastings, some m\u00e2chons bourguignons<\/strong> <\/em>(some local appetizers<\/strong>)… Why not also celebrating your birthday<\/strong>, between close friends, in this unique typical cellar<\/strong>, where you would maybe luckily taste (or purchase) a wine<\/strong> bottle made in your birth year\u2026<\/p>\n

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..become tangled together!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Burgundy colors and material..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The hotel bar<\/strong> of Le Cep<\/strong> Hotel<\/strong> welcomes its guests, 24\/7 in a cozy atmosphere where you could enjoy many exceptional regional wines<\/strong>! It’s easily reachable since it’s accessible straight from the entrance<\/strong>. The barmen are naturally skilled to advise the epicurean<\/strong> passengers, according to their choices and tastes.
\nDue to the complete renovation<\/strong> in 2013, the decoration was carefully thought out and it is a place where you would feel a convivial atmosphere<\/strong>, either with your family or your friends on a bar stool or one of the smooth antique sofas.<\/p>\n

During wintertime, the guests may also revel in the comfortable cocoon lounge<\/strong> nearby, whilst reading a good book in front of the fireplace<\/strong>, or otherwise in summertime, relaxing and tanning under the sun rays, in the garden or one of the stunning 14th and 16th century courtyards<\/strong>.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_5_placeholder\n

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..just choose which side you prefer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Enjoy a chic breakfast in the cellar..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Same possibility for the breakfast<\/strong> moment, that could be, as well, take in the untouched 16th vaulted cellar<\/strong>, and its long row of old school tables. Each morning from 7am to 11:30am, your breakfast<\/strong> may either be served there, in the Louisiana salon <\/strong>(portrayed above), in the courtyard or even in your room. Thus, the buffet<\/strong> proposes an array of cereals, fresh fruit juice<\/strong>, bread and pastries<\/strong>, a selection of coffee and hot drinks, a Burgundian<\/strong> cheese tray, cold cuts\u2026 and even some Pinot Noir<\/strong> wine to wake you up!<\/p>\n

A room service<\/strong> menu is available 24\/7 composed of sandwiches, cold cuts, cheese, naturally Burgundian<\/strong> snails, cooked dishes, ice cream, among other delights. Many other delivery options are proposed, thanks to collaborations with some neighborhood restaurants<\/strong>, like the closer Loiseau des Vignes<\/strong><\/a>. Those may be useful for any occasion, like a buffet<\/strong>, business breakfast<\/strong> and even a real picnic<\/strong>, direct from the market, may also be organized on request. <\/p>\n

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..beware the fragile Asian ceramics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This wooden lift deserves to use it..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Regarding the main figures, Le Cep Hotel<\/a><\/strong> proposes 64 rooms including 32 suites. All bedrooms are different and personalized, both by their name corresponding to Burgundy<\/strong> wines, distinguishable by their fancy separate interior design<\/strong>. Furthermore, you will notice many paintings, Chinese<\/strong> vases and other precious artworks, at every corridor’s corner. This beautifying the alleys where thousands of suitcases<\/strong> pass through… Firstly, each of the room categories includes those many different wine<\/strong> appellations as a crescendo<\/em> “eye-wink”: Bourgogne<\/strong>, Village<\/strong>, Premier Cru<\/strong>, Grand Cru<\/strong> and Nectar<\/strong>. You would surely find the right, according to your taste and your budget.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, each room even has a Burgundy<\/strong> wine name (Meursault<\/strong>, La Rochepot<\/strong>, Clos Vougeot<\/strong>, Montrachet<\/strong>, Chassagne<\/strong>, Roman\u00e9e<\/strong> etc.). You would then appreciate the authentic decoration<\/strong>, combining the charm of a certain vintage<\/strong> melt with a modern comfort. <\/p>\nngg_shortcode_6_placeholder\n

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..highlighted by multicolor facets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Herm\u00e8s suite, under the roof..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cherry on the cake, among the hotel<\/strong>‘s personalized rooms, some were designed with the help of renowned fabric manufacturers, such as Giorgio Armani<\/strong>, Herm\u00e8s<\/strong> (like those pictures above), Christian Lacroix<\/strong>. The last two suites, inaugurated last spring, compete in originality and refinement, and one other was inaugurated in tribute to Coco Chanel<\/strong>, still maintaining a vintage spirit.<\/p>\n

Moreover, all of the 32 suites are equipped with a NightCove<\/strong><\/a> device to embellish your sleep. This is considered as a very innovative product that provides incredible, sensory experience, improving the quality of sleep for its users through different functions. Thus, you would either experiment the Sleep touch<\/strong>, the Wake touch<\/strong> for a gentle awakening or the Nap key<\/strong> for a restful nap at any time of the day.<\/p>\n

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Accessible with its private yard..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Let’s reunite in the fabulous Puligny suite..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First of all, let’s find extract some of the Nectar <\/strong>suites…
\nIn quest of space? You would surely find your happiness between one of the 15 spacious and astonishing Nectar<\/strong> suites. They succeeded to replicate, for each one, an own universe, mainly lavishly branded, as if you were staying in your proper Burgundian<\/strong> apartment!  Thanks to a chic decoration, those suites reveal a unique rare furniture, every detail is thought of. Everything you would need to spend an unforgettable stay in Beaune<\/strong>! <\/p>\n

Designed to satisfy the most demanding of epicureans, those 15 Nectar<\/strong> suites need to be appreciated with as much enthusiasm as the prestigious Burgundy<\/strong> wines of which they wear the name.<\/p>\n

Those famous names include then some Meursault Charmes<\/strong>, Clos de la Roche<\/strong>, Les Amoureuses<\/strong>, Grands Echezeaux<\/strong>, Mazis Chambertin<\/strong>, Corton Charlemagne<\/strong>, Volnay<\/strong>, Pommard<\/strong> and Puligny<\/strong>.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_7_placeholder\n

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..while this golden mirror would bring you so many reflects.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This historical furniture would give you some inspiration..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Puligny<\/strong> onehas a ground floor’s location, allowing the guests to stay close of all the hotel<\/strong>‘s facilities, while enjoying a calm and spacious environment, thanks to this two-room suite<\/strong>. Thus, they would have the chance to spend winter nights in front of an electric firehouse<\/strong> and discuss in this cosy and pastel living-room, with surely a great bottle of Burgundy wine<\/strong>! Just maybe before pursuing the relaxing in a long bath with candles<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

Last but not least, the Vergelesses<\/strong> suite, has a large size of 42 m\u00b2, and was completely renovated during the spring 2017. This room benefits from one the most beautiful views on the garden, and is worn with the colorful fabric of Christian Lacroix<\/strong>‘ touch, with which she was adorned echoes the glazed roofs of the hotel<\/strong>… By the way, we offer you a glance many design styles of the different suites, on this diaporama<\/strong> below.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_8_placeholder\n

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..to cross with a special towel ensemble to wear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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These Nectar suites are even more spacious within this corridors..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From a starting price of 599 euros, you would enjoy from many benefits and services.<\/p>\n

The casual comfort that you would find in those Nectar<\/strong> suites is the same that in the other rooms of Le Cep Hotel<\/strong>. Thus, those are furnished of air-conditioning<\/strong>, acoustic double glazing, safe, free Wi-Fi,<\/strong> mini bar, direct telephone, flat screen TV<\/strong> with 88 satellite channels, web radio (35 stations), Treca<\/strong><\/a> bedding, bathroom<\/strong> with hairdryer, magnifying mirror<\/strong>, monogrammed bathrobes, VIP<\/strong> welcome products, slippers<\/strong>, courtesy mineral water, iPhone<\/strong> station, espresso machine, NightCove<\/strong>, fruit basket\u2026 <\/p>\n

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\"\"Ensuite, the Grand Cru <\/strong>suites…
\nLike the famous Grands Crus<\/strong> de Bourgogne<\/strong>, those homonym suites are also unique and appreciated for their incomparable quality! Thus, they are all different, but pursuing the original spirit of the hotel<\/strong>, with elegant decoration, adorned with French<\/strong> ceilings, parquet floors or beautiful wardrobes of yesteryear… Those rooms<\/strong> are offered within a surface from 32 to 52 m\u00b2.<\/p>\n

The 17 Grands Crus<\/strong> suites are all equipped with a king size bed or twin beds, a desk, sitting area with armchairs or bench seats, bathroom with tub and separate shower and toilet.<\/p>\n

Although, some precious differentiate each of them:<\/p>\n