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Château de Quintigny
approx. 2.5 km
A medieval fortified manor, once a vassal of the lordship of L’Étoile. Now a private wine estate, listed as a historic monument since 1987.
Le Petit Château: stay in a stone house in the wine village of L’Étoile
Le Petit Château is a holiday house in L’Étoile, a winegrowing village of the Jura about 5 km north of Lons-le-Saunier. The Expedia listing, offered by a private host, shows a stone house with exposed stone walls, a fireplace, a balcony over the hills and a kitchen with dishwasher and oven. L’Étoile is said to have three châteaux, and medieval Quintigny and Le Pin lie within about 3 km.
At a glance
- Location
- L’Étoile, Jura department (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), about 5 km north of Lons-le-Saunier
- Accommodation
- Stone holiday house named Le Petit Château, offered by a private host; living room with fireplace, kitchen, balcony
- Highlights
- Exposed stone walls, fireplace, balcony over the hills, dishwasher, oven, washing machine, free parking
- Guest rating
- 9.0/10 from 6 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 · parking on site · a holiday let rather than a hotel
Staying at Le Petit Château: a stone house in the wine village of L’Étoile
Le Petit Château is a holiday let rather than a hotel: the listing, from a private host, shows a stone house with an outside staircase leading to a balcony, shuttered windows and a blue table and chairs with a view over a hilly landscape and the roofs of the village.
Inside, the pictures show a rustic interior with exposed stone walls, a wooden table and a cosy sitting corner with cushions, as well as a spacious living area with a wooden floor, a red armchair and a chandelier. A living room with a stone wall, a TV and a fireplace is also listed, and the bedrooms have one or two beds, shutters and radiators.
The listing mentions a dishwasher, hob, microwave, oven and washing machine, central heating, Wi-Fi in the rooms and a laundry. Bed linen, towels, soap, a hairdryer and toilet paper are provided, and the bathroom has a shower. Pets are not allowed and the property is non-smoking.
Photos of Le Petit Château, L’Étoile
The history of L’Étoile and the châteaux around it
- 1253 – Jean I of Chalon, Count of Burgundy, builds the Château du Pin on the ruins of a castrum to control the salt road on the lands of Baume-les-Messieurs abbey.
- 1290–1358 – The oldest written traces of Quintigny and its château, a fortified manor vassal to the lordship of L’Étoile, date from these years.
- 1425 – The Château du Pin is sold to the lord of Courlaoux, who gives it its present appearance.
- 1674 – Louis XIV orders the Château du Pin to be destroyed during the Dutch War, but only part of the curtain wall is demolished.
- 1923–1933 – After being bought in a partly ruined state in 1920, the Château du Pin undergoes major restoration.
- 1937 – The “l’étoile” appellation for white wines is officially recognised by decree of 31 July.
- 1987 – The Château de Quintigny is listed as a historic monument on 15 April.
French Wikipedia says L’Étoile has three châteaux, but none of its articles names Le Petit Château, so the history above follows the castles of the surrounding countryside. The village name comes either from the five hills around it, each once crowned by a castle, or from the small star-shaped fossils found at the foot of its vines.
L’Étoile lies between 232 and 424 m above sea level, with its church at 286 m, and is known for its old winegrowers’ houses, its washhouses and its wines. The appellation covers four communes: L’Étoile, Plainoiseau, Quintigny and Saint-Didier.
Facilities and services at Le Petit Château
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary.
Living
- Living room with stone wall, TV and fireplace
- Spacious living area with wooden floor
- Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Central heating
- Balcony over the hills
Kitchen
- Hob and oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms & bathroom
- Bed linen provided
- Shower
- Hairdryer, soap and toilet paper
- Towels provided
Services
- Laundry and washing machine
- Parking on site
- Non-smoking property
- Offered by a private host
Where Le Petit Château is: L’Étoile, north of Lons-le-Saunier
L’Étoile sits about 5 km north of Lons-le-Saunier, the prefecture of the Jura, in a countryside of hills, vines and old winegrowers’ villages. According to Expedia, the Lons-le-Saunier casino, La Maison de La Vache qui rit and the archaeological museum are within 10 km, and the Place de la Liberté and a plant labyrinth within 15 km.
The listing puts Lons-le-Saunier railway station 23 minutes away by car and Dole-Jura airport 51 minutes, and names restaurants such as Le Grand Café du Théâtre and La Comédie about 9 to 10 minutes away by car. A car is the practical way to get around.
Within a few kilometres you will find the medieval Château de Quintigny and Château du Pin, the ruins of Pymont and the Château d’Arlay, while Château-Chalon, Baume-les-Messieurs and its caves lie a little further east.
Distances (as the crow flies from Le Petit Château)
| L’Étoile (village) | approx. 100 m |
| Château de Quintigny | approx. 2.5 km |
| Ruins of Château de Pymont | approx. 3 km |
| Château du Pin | approx. 3 km |
| La Maison de La Vache qui rit | approx. 4.5 km |
| Lons-le-Saunier | approx. 4.5 km |
| Château d’Arlay | approx. 5 km |
| Château-Chalon | approx. 8.5 km |
| Baume-les-Messieurs | approx. 8.5 km |
| Poligny | approx. 19 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates in the listing; driving times to the station and airport come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Le Petit Château
Château du Pin
approx. 3 km
A castle raised in 1253 on the ruins of an older fort to guard the salt road, given its present look in 1425 and restored in the 1920s–30s.
Lons-le-Saunier
approx. 4.5 km
Prefecture of the Jura, named for the salt works first exploited by the Romans. Its Place de la Liberté is among the sights to see.
Château d’Arlay
approx. 5 km
A private 18th-century château below the ruins of an 11th-century castle, said to be France’s oldest wine château. Open in summer.
Château-Chalon
approx. 8.5 km
A perched village among “The Most Beautiful Villages of France”, famed for its vin jaune, above the valley of the upper Seille.
Baume-les-Messieurs
approx. 8.5 km
A village at the foot of a cirque of cliffs about 100 m high, one of the Jura’s best-known reculées, with a Cluniac abbey.
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Who is Le Petit Château for?
Wine lovers
The house stands in a village known for its white wines, with Château-Chalon’s vin jaune and the Jura vineyards close by.
Castle and history fans
Quintigny, Le Pin, Pymont and Arlay are medieval or later castles all within about 5 km.
Couples and small groups
A stone house with a fireplace, a balcony over the hills and a full kitchen suits a quiet stay in the countryside.
Nature and cave explorers
Baume-les-Messieurs, its cliff cirque and the Grottes de Baume are a short drive east of the village.
Good to know before booking Le Petit Château
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 12 noon.
- Pets are not allowed and the property is non-smoking.
- This is a holiday let offered by a private host, not a hotel or a whole château; the listing does not state the number of beds, so check it when you book.
- Parking is available on the property.
- Lons-le-Saunier station is about 23 minutes away by car and Dole-Jura airport about 51 minutes, according to the listing.
- Restaurants are about 9 to 10 minutes away by car, so a car is useful.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Le Petit Château in L’Étoile?
Yes. It is a stone holiday house in the Jura village of L’Étoile, offered by a private host and bookable through Expedia.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed at the property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 12 noon.
Is there a fireplace and a kitchen?
Yes. The listing mentions a living room with a fireplace and a kitchen with a hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available at the property.
What is there to see near Le Petit Château?
Château de Quintigny is about 2 km away, Château du Pin about 3 km, Lons-le-Saunier about 4.5 km and Château d’Arlay about 5 km. Château-Chalon and Baume-les-Messieurs are roughly 8 km away.
Photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Le Petit Château listing on Expedia.
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