Holiday Accommodation La Clayette

Charolles self-catering holiday gites are set in a charming town in the Burgundy countryside, boasting an abundance of historic architecture. Here you’ll be within easy reach of all the shops and amenities you could need for your stay at self-catering accommodation. The most famous landmark here is the Castle of the Counts of Charolais, which sits on a hill overlooking the town. This building dates to the early-14th Century, and sits in lovely gardens. Owned by the municipality you’ll be able to come here from your Charolles cottage to have a look around the impressive tower of Charles le Temeraire.

Just a short car journey from self-catering villas in Charolles will get you to a wealth of fascinating sights and towns. Cluny is no more than half an hour away and boasts some stunning old buildings. If you make the journey here from a Charolles self-catering gite then it would be well worth visiting the 12th Century abbey. It was one of the leading intellectual centres in Europe during in medieval times. Meanwhile Autun can be reached with an hour by car from Charolles self-catering villas. This town features some spectacular Roman heritage, with two impressive gates, a temple to Janus and the amphitheatre with the largest seating capacity in the Western Roman Empire.

Weather

Charolles self-catering holiday accommodation is found in a region known for its mild weather, which helps support Burgundy’s historic wine industry. Summers are usually warm, with temperatures reaching the high-20s in July and August.

Best Time to Visit

Early summer is a good time to be at a Charolles villa, when the weather is lovely, and ideal for long country walks or excursions.

Reaching Charolles

Charolles self-catering holiday gites and cottages are 90 minutes from Lyon Airport (LYS), which can be reached from a range of UK cities via EasyJet and British Airways.