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Digoin canal bridge
approx. 6.5 km
One of France’s first great canal bridges: 243 m long, opened with the canal in 1838, it carries the Canal latéral à la Loire over the Loire. Only boats and pedestrians may use it.
Château in Varenne-Saint-Germain: a château with villa comfort in Burgundy
This château in Varenne-Saint-Germain, in the Saône-et-Loire department of southern Burgundy, is a holiday let that Expedia advertises as a château with the comfort of a villa. A pool, a games room, a playground and a garden with barbecue make it a house for families and groups, a few kilometres from Digoin and Paray-le-Monial with its famous basilica.
At a glance
- Location
- Varenne-Saint-Germain (Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy), a rural commune in the catchment area of Paray-le-Monial, about 7 km from Digoin
- Accommodation
- Holiday let presented by Expedia as a château in Burgundy with the comfort of a villa; a whole house with five and a half bathrooms. The listing does not name the building
- Highlights
- Pool, billiards table, games room, playground, table football, garden with barbecue, massage, free Wi-Fi, parking on site
- Guest rating
- 10/10 from 4 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 12 noon
- Good to know
- No pets · non-smoking · linen and towel changes on request · housekeeping with limited availability
Staying in the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain: villa comfort in Burgundy
The listing is titled “Elegance and charm of a Château in Burgundy with the comfort of a villa”, and that is a fair summary: this is a large holiday house rather than a hotel. It is a multi-storey brick building with a symmetrical façade and a central entrance, set on a lawn. Expedia gives no name for the building, which is why this guide simply calls it the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain.
Leisure is a strong point. The listing mentions a pool, a billiards table, a games room with arcade games, table football and a children’s playground, plus a garden with barbecue and outdoor furniture. Massage and other wellness treatments are listed too, as are a concierge service and a babysitting service.
For self-catering there is a kitchen with island, oven, hob, microwave and dishwasher, a separate dining area and five and a half bathrooms. A dryer, an iron, a desk with chair, a TV with DVD player, central heating and free Wi-Fi in the rooms complete the picture. Linen and towels can be changed on request; housekeeping has limited availability.
Photos of Château à Varenne-Saint-Germain
History around the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain
- Middle Ages – The castral motte of La Motte-Reuillon is raised in the commune; its central platform measures about 30 m across and the remains of a tower survive.
- 977 – The priory church of Paray-le-Monial, today’s basilica of the Sacred Heart, is consecrated about 7 km away.
- 1793 – During the Revolution the hamlet of Reuillon is renamed La Montagne.
- 1838 – The Canal latéral à la Loire and the Digoin canal bridge open to navigation.
- 1875 – The Château de Pontamailly, a residence in the commune, is largely rebuilt.
- 1940–1944 – The demarcation line crosses the commune; a relic of a border post still stands beside the D 982.
- 1973 – The commune of Varenne-Saint-Germain is created by merging Varenne-Reuillon and Saint-Germain-des-Rives.
The sources consulted do not document the history of the listed house itself, so this section looks at the commune. Wikipedia mentions a Château de Pontamailly there, largely rebuilt in 1875 and once owned by Nicolas du Bessey de Contenson; the listing does not say whether it is the same building.
Varenne-Saint-Germain is a quiet rural commune: around 88 % of its land is farmland, mostly meadow, which suits a stay centred on the house and its garden. The Loire and its canals, in nearby Digoin, shaped the trade and landscape of the area.
Facilities and services at the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); please check the listing for the exact equipment.
Rooms & sleeping
- Bed linen provided
- Five and a half bathrooms with bath or shower
- Hairdryer, towels, soap and toilet paper
- Linen and towel changes on request
- Central heating
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
Kitchen & dining
- Kitchen with island
- Oven, hob and microwave
- Dishwasher, fridge, toaster, blender and kettle
- Cookware, crockery, cutlery and spices
- Dining table and separate dining area
- Food delivery service
Leisure
- Pool
- Billiards table and table football
- Games room with arcade games
- Children’s playground
- Garden, barbecue and outdoor furniture
- Books and games, massage
Services
- Laundry facilities and dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Desk and desk chair
- TV and DVD player
- Concierge and babysitting service
- Parking on site
Where the château is: southern Burgundy, near Digoin and Paray-le-Monial
The house stands in Varenne-Saint-Germain, a rural commune of Saône-et-Loire that belongs to the catchment area of Paray-le-Monial. Digoin, with its Loire canal bridge, is about 7 km away as the crow flies, and Digoin station is 8 minutes away by car according to Expedia. A car is the practical way to get around.
Expedia lists the ObservaLoire, a house dedicated to contemporary mosaic and the marsh of Montceaux-l’Étoile within about 10 km, as well as the Paul Charnoz museum and the Musée du Hiéron. Paray-le-Monial, about 7 km away, is home to the basilica of the Sacred Heart and its nature reserves.
Further afield, Charolles, the Château de La Clayette and Sept-Fons Abbey make day trips of 20 to 30 km, and the Château de La Palice in Lapalisse lies a little over 35 km away.
Distances (as the crow flies from the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain)
| Varenne-Saint-Germain (village) | approx. 200 m |
| Saint-Yan (village) | approx. 2 km |
| Château de Chiseuil (private) | approx. 5 km |
| Digoin canal bridge | approx. 6.5 km |
| Digoin | approx. 7 km |
| Basilica of Paray-le-Monial | approx. 7.5 km |
| Musée du Hiéron, Paray-le-Monial | approx. 7.5 km |
| Charolles | approx. 19 km |
| Château de La Clayette | approx. 26 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the listing’s coordinates; the travel time to the station comes from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain
Basilica of Paray-le-Monial
approx. 7.5 km
Dedicated to the Sacred Heart since 1875, it follows the plan of the great abbey church of Cluny on a smaller scale. Classified in 1846, it is described as Saône-et-Loire’s most visited site.
Charolles
approx. 19 km
A sub-prefecture of Saône-et-Loire that gave its name to the Charolais cattle. Known for its faïence and, thanks to its canals, nicknamed the Venice of the Charolais.
Château de La Clayette
approx. 26 km
A medieval château surrounded by water, its moats linked to a 30 ha lake. The chapel, classified in 1950, has a vault painted with a concert of angel musicians.
Sept-Fons Abbey
approx. 28 km
A Cistercian monastery founded in 1132 at Diou (Allier), suppressed at the Revolution and re-established in 1845 by the Trappists.
Château de La Palice
approx. 36 km
A 12th-century stronghold reworked in several periods, notably under the Chabannes family, in Lapalisse (Allier). The whole building is protected as a historic monument.
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Who is the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain for?
Families with children
A pool, a playground, a games room and a babysitting service make the house easy for families with young guests.
Groups of friends
Five and a half bathrooms, a large kitchen, a billiards table and a barbecue suit a get-together in the countryside.
Heritage lovers
The basilica of Paray-le-Monial, the moated Château de La Clayette and Sept-Fons Abbey are all within a day trip.
Canal and countryside fans
The Digoin canal bridge and the Canal latéral à la Loire are close, in a quiet rural area.
Good to know before booking the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain
- This is a holiday let, not a hotel: the listing does not name the building, so check the Expedia photos and description to see exactly what you are booking.
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 12 noon.
- Pets are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking.
- Linen and towels are changed on request, and housekeeping has limited availability.
- Parking is available on the property.
- Public transport is limited in this rural area; Digoin station is 8 minutes away by car.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain?
Yes. It is a holiday let in Varenne-Saint-Germain that can be booked through Expedia; the listing presents it as a château in Burgundy with the comfort of a villa.
Is there a pool?
Yes, the listing mentions a pool.
Are pets allowed?
No, according to Expedia pets are not allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 12 noon.
What is there for children?
The listing mentions a children’s playground, a games room with arcade games, table football and a babysitting service.
What is there to see near the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain?
The Digoin canal bridge is about 6 km away, the basilica of Paray-le-Monial about 7 km, and Charolles, La Clayette and Sept-Fons Abbey are day trips of 20 to 30 km.
Photos of the house, guest reviews and available dates are all in the listing of the château in Varenne-Saint-Germain on Expedia.
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