Maison Doucet
Family-run luxury with deep local roots. Contemporary interiors with warm tones, wood-beamed ceilings, and pops of color. Unpretentious but serious about quality.
Check the restaurant's closing schedule before booking — it's closed Thursday lunches year-round, and Sunday evenings + Monday/Tuesday vary by season
Why It Matters
Chef Frédéric Doucet's restaurant holds 2 Michelin stars and a Gault & Millau score of 17/20 (4 toques). The property is the chef's actual childhood home. 90% of suppliers are within 100km. The hotel has its own orchard and vegetable garden.
Maison Doucet is the childhood home of chef Frédéric Doucet — a proper family property in southern Burgundy that he inherited from his parents, who ran the inn and restaurant before him. It's a 5-star, Relais & Châteaux member since 2016, sitting on the canals of Charolles (nicknamed 'Little Venice' for its 52 footbridges). The draw is layered: gorgeous rooms with king beds and antique furniture, a 2-Michelin-star restaurant sourcing almost entirely within 100km, a full spa, and a heated outdoor pool. But what makes it genuinely special is the warmth — this feels like staying with a family that actually loves what it does.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Deluxe Room
The deluxe rooms are the entry-level option and still genuinely spacious for France. Each one is individually decorated — bright colours, pastel tones, sophisticated furniture with a designer feel, and antique ornaments. A corner sofa and armchairs give you somewhere to actually sit.
King (180x200cm) · 35 sqm
Junior Suite
The junior suites blend classical and contemporary decoration. You get a proper separate living area alongside the bedroom — good for a slightly longer stay or if you want somewhere to decompress that isn't just your bed.
Double · 40 sqm
Suite
The suites are the top-tier option and cover a wide range of sizes. The largest can sleep up to 5 with convertible sofas and armchairs, making them viable for families. All have a distinct character — warm, chic, and genuinely cosy rather than bland luxury.
Double · 65 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Charolles has 52 footbridges over the Arconce and Semence rivers. The walk starts right from the hotel's doorstep.
The surrounding area has marked walking and cycling routes through meadows, woods, and Romanesque churches.
The property offers seminar packages using the restaurant and hotel spaces for corporate groups.
Six-seater outdoor Jacuzzi on the grounds, for hotel guests.
Seasonal outdoor pool on the hotel grounds. Complimentary for hotel guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Served daily at the Bistrot du Quai. Highly praised by guests — generous and varied.
Valet parking available on arrival. Paid secure private parking also on site.
Pets accepted on request. €25 per animal. Dogs not permitted in the gastronomic restaurant but welcome in the breakfast lounge.
Available in the Institut Spa building at 5 avenue de la Libération.
The property maintains its own orchard and vegetable garden, supplying produce for the kitchen. Part of the chef's eco-responsible, local-sourcing ethos.
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