NID DOUILLET, cottage for two with 1 queen size bed (optional 1 single bed and 1 cot)

Stay at the Colombier Vert

Come and recharge your batteries on the grounds of the ancient Château de Champlay , in Yonne . Less than two hours from Paris, between Sens and Auxerre, Colombier Vert is a haven of peace on the edge of a small village in Burgundy .

Former farm of a castle which has now disappeared, the estate belongs to Régis and Véronique. Lovers of heritage and gardens, they are committed to the restoration of buildings while respecting their history , ecology and the environment .

The lodge

The old bakehouse has become a pretty, comfortable and cozy gîte, whose windows open onto the 17th century dovecote.
Ideal for a quiet stay as a couple, it has a spacious living room on the ground floor and upstairs, a bedroom with a large double bed . A separate space with a single bed can accommodate a child or a friend.

The natural and contemporary decoration brings a relaxing touch to the place.
You will find an equipped kitchen and a lounge area with comfortable armchairs around the wood stove.

The lawn in front of the gîte allows you to enjoy the view of the dovecote and the barns with their magnificent architecture.
A few meters away, a contemporary garden , created and cultivated with respect for biodiversity , invites you to take a stroll through the vegetable garden, natural meadows and medicinal plants .

Enjoy a quiet stay, a perfect stay for a vacation, a weekend or teleworking in the countryside.

You will be welcomed by Nathalie Cadet, from the Conciergerie de l'Yonne : she will offer you her advice for discovering the region.

Strong ecological commitments

Sensitive to ecology and nature , we were particularly demanding in the choice of materials to restore the buildings of the Colombier vert. The materials used respect the environment : ecological paints, earth or natural lime coatings, French wood, ecological hard oil, bamboo flooring, recycled tiles... You will discover them in the gîte and we will be delighted to explain our products to you. technical choices.

For the garden we wanted to promote biodiversity, the garden is therefore maintained without any non-organic chemicals, It is welcoming for small local fauna, you will be able to observe the bees and a number of pollinators on our honey plants , you will admire the birds which nest in our walls, and if you are lucky, you will catch a glimpse of the pair of barn owls that live in the dovecote at night.

For example, we collect our rainwater to water the garden, we only use local wood for our work, we favor the purchase of second-hand furniture or decoration, household products are refillable , we use washable sponges , etc.

We continue to act for the ecological transition by gradually modifying our habits in order to be more consistent every day.

Come for an internship

Véronique is passionate about plants , particularly aromatic plants, she is a certified herbalist and regularly organizes short afternoon workshops or weekend courses .

To combine your stay with one of our courses, look at the planned dates on our Courses section or on our social networks (Facebook or Instagram).

You can also subscribe to our Newsletterto be informed of the dates of events with us.

Possible flexibility on departure or arrival times

If you wish to arrive before 4 p.m. or leave after 11 a.m. , do not hesitate, we are attentive to your special requests. Nathalie will check if this is possible , depending on the hosts who precede or follow you; the availability of the person responsible for cleaning.

We do not charge extra for this service and we want you to fully enjoy your stay. Régis and Véronique