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Holiday home for 4 to 12 guests

Chez MadeleineA house full of character in Louhans

In Burgundy

On the banks of the Seille, close to the famous Arcades: 95 m² on one level, three large bedrooms and a 1,000 m² wooded park with private access to the river. Open all year round.

  • 3bedrooms
  • 2shower rooms
  • 1,000 m²park
  • 4.4/5from 20 reviews
The façade of Gîte chez Madeleine, with blue shutters and Virginia creeper, in Louhans

14 rue du 11 Novembre 1918, 71500 Louhans

06 07 13 87 69

Open all year round

The house

Between town and countryside, a peaceful retreat

The holiday home takes up the whole ground floor of a fine townhouse: beamed French ceilings, wooden floors, tall windows overlooking the garden. A place designed for family or friends to get together, a five-minute walk from the historic centre.

The large living room with its table football, the fully equipped kitchen and the two shower rooms (one with a walk-in shower) make long stays as easy as weekends.

  • Entire 95 m² home, all on one level
  • Bright living room, table football, decorative fireplace
  • Equipped kitchen: dishwasher, oven, microwave, coffee maker
  • Two shower rooms, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Baby equipment: travel cot, high chair, baby bath, changing mat
The living room with corner sofa and table football The equipped kitchen with red window frames Shower room with walk-in shower and double basin

Where you will sleep

Three large bedrooms, for 4 to 12 guests

Bedroom 1, pink tones and king-size bed

Bedroom 1

1 king-size bed

Bedroom 2, blue tones, double bed and sofa bed

Bedroom 2

1 double bed, 1 sofa bed

Bedroom 3, wooden double bed and red curtains

Bedroom 3

1 double bed, 1 extra mattress

The living room with extra bed and large table

Living room

1 single bed, 1 sofa bed, 1 child bed, 1 baby cot

Bed linen and towels provided. Non-smoking bedrooms, heating, mosquito nets.

Garden & river

A wooded park running down to the river

Behind the house, 1,000 m² of garden just for you: several sunny terraces, garden furniture, a hammock, deckchairs and a barbecue area. At the end of the park, a private and secure access to the Seille for swimming, fishing, canoeing or paddle-boarding.

  • Terraces, garden furniture, barbecue
  • Private access to the Seille: swimming, fishing, canoe, paddle-board
  • Bikes to borrow, table football, trampoline, outdoor games
  • Secure parking in the park (4 to 5 vehicles) and lockable garage
The flowery courtyard and its table in the sun Picnic on the banks of the Seille, at the end of the garden Deckchairs in the shade of the tall trees of the park

Amenities

Everything for a carefree stay

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private parking and garage
  • Equipped kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Baby equipment
  • Board games, books
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Barbecue
  • Bikes to borrow
  • Pets welcome
  • Workspace
  • Self check-in (key box)

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Welcome to Madeleine’s

They stayed at Madeleine’s

What our guests say

4.4/520 reviews on Airbnb
10/10Location score · Booking.com
12 yearswelcoming travellers

“Chez Madeleine is a little corner of paradise, a 5-minute walk from Louhans town centre. The setting is charming and bucolic, having the flowery terrace and the garden to ourselves is a real plus!”

Julie · August 2021

“A very comfortable home, perfect for a family stay, a stone’s throw from the Arcades! Agnès is easy to reach, responsive and attentive. Highly recommended!”

Anne · June 2022

“The house is very spacious and welcoming. Great outdoor space: two terraces and a lovely bucolic garden overlooking the Seille.”

Laura · July 2022

“Spotless on arrival, with thoughtful little touches. Well-equipped kitchen, beautiful bedrooms, spacious bathroom: we had an excellent stay with friends.”

Anaïs · January 2021

“My family and I were very happy to be welcomed by Agnès in her pretty and comfortable house! We plan to come back next year.”

Claudine · July 2024

“Central location, and parking for the cars.”

Ludovic · Booking.com

Louhans & the Bresse

In the heart of Burgundian Bresse, on the road to the Jura

The market under the Arcades of Louhans

The Arcades and the Monday market

157 arcades, a preserved historic centre and the famous Monday morning market, a 5-minute walk from the house.

View over the Jura vineyards

Flavours of the Bresse

Bresse chicken, frogs’ legs, pochouse fish stew, calf’s head, Comté cheese and Jura wines: good restaurants nearby, including one just opposite.

Waterfall in the Jura

Walks and nature

Lakes, waterfalls and mountains of the Jura, cycling and hiking, canoeing on the Seille. Concerts and festivals in summer and autumn.

  • 250 m Louhans railway station
  • 400 m historic centre
  • 38 km Chalon-sur-Saône
  • 57 km Dole-Jura airport

Prices

Price of your stay

Our prices are being updated

Send us your request with your dates: Agnès will quickly reply with the exact price of your stay, with no obligation.

Good to know

Minimum stay
2 nights
Check-in / check-out
from 2:30 pm / before 11 am
Cancellation
free of charge up to 3 weeks before arrival
Payment
by cheque or bank transfer, after confirmation
Deposit
requested on arrival, returned on departure
Tourist tax
not included
Pets
welcome, small extra charge
Smoking
non-smoking home

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking

How many people can stay at Gîte chez Madeleine?

The house sleeps 4 to 12 guests: three large bedrooms (one king-size bed, two double beds, a sofa bed and an extra mattress) plus a single bed, a sofa bed, a child bed and a baby cot in the living room.

Where is the house located?

At 14 rue du 11 Novembre 1918, 71500 Louhans, in Burgundy (Saône-et-Loire). The railway station is 250 m away and the historic centre with its 157 arcades is 400 m away, a five-minute walk.

Is there parking?

Yes, free of charge: secure parking in the park for 4 to 5 vehicles, plus a lockable garage for one car.

Can we swim or fish in the river?

Yes. The 1,000 m² park has private, secure access to the Seille river for swimming, fishing, canoeing and paddle-boarding. Bikes, table football, a trampoline and outdoor games are also available.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are welcome for a small extra charge. Please mention them in your booking request.

How do I book and pay?

Choose your dates in the calendar and send your request, or call Agnès on +33 6 07 13 87 69. She confirms availability and the price by email. Payment is made by cheque or bank transfer after confirmation; there is no online payment.

What are the check-in and check-out times and the minimum stay?

Check-in is from 2:30 pm and check-out before 11 am, with self check-in available using a key box. The minimum stay is 2 nights.

Is the house open all year round?

Yes, all year. The house is heated in winter and stays cool in summer. The famous Louhans market takes place every Monday morning, a five-minute walk away.

Book direct

Choose your dates

Select your arrival date, then your departure date. Crossed-out days are already booked. Your request is free of obligation: Agnès will confirm availability and price by email.

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No online payment. Reply within 48 hours at most.

Contact & directions

Agnès welcomes you

For a question, a special request or a group booking, call or write to Agnès directly.

By train: Louhans station is 250 m away. By car: secure parking in the park.