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Prosperous and stylish
The town of Châtillon-sur-Seine is situated in northern Burgundy, surrounded by hectares of woodland, rolling meadows and vineyards. The town is both prosperous and stylish, lying in the ‘fine wines and foods’ heartland of France, and even its name conjures up a sense of grandeur. There is an old quarter in the town, where the traditional steeply pitched red rooftops can be seen from the rocky outcrop above, and where the ruins of a castle can be found. Here there is also an old Romanesque church, and if you know where to look, it is possible to see a natural spring erupting from solid rock to join the infant Seine on its journey to become one of the great rivers of Europe.
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Mystery and treasure!
If you love a good mystery, especially one with some beautiful and priceless treasure thrown in, then you need to pay a visit to Châtillon-sur-Seine. Just six kilometres outside the town, at a place called Vix, there is the tomb of a Celtic princess, dating back to the sixth century BC. Back in Châtillon itself there is a museum which houses some of the most beautiful and important pre Roman artefacts found in France, including jewellery found with the body of the princess, most notably a tiara which was actually found on her head! It is a complete mystery how the princess and her jewellery arrived at such a remote part of France.
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In and around the town
Whether you want to stay in the town or whether you want to explore the wider region, there is no shortage of things to keep you interested in this elegant part of France. Châtillon-sur-Seine is a good sized town with a large shopping centre, and you can find everything from little speciality shops to big supermarkets in which to spend your Euros! As you would expect in Burgundy, there are a great selection of restaurants where fine foods are served alongside the best of wines and champagnes, but if you fancy something a little more low key there are also pizzerias and snack bars for those jeans and T-shirts moments!
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Out and about
Once you leave the confines of the town you will be in no doubt that you are in the greatest wine region of France. Tours of the vineyards are on offer, with tasting and buying advice as standard, and this is really a very pleasurable way to improve your education! For those who like to be a little more active there are a good variety of sports available. Châtillon has a large swimming pool complex, and you don’t have to travel far to find golf, horse-riding, hiking, fishing, cycling and many other sporting opportunities, set amidst the glorious countryside of Burgundy.
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How to get there
The best way to reach Châtillon-sur-Seine is probably by rail. In just six hours, through a combination of Eurostar and TGV, you can reach Dijon from London! If you wish to fly you can choose to fly to either Paris or Lyon on one of the numerous budget airlines or indeed British Airways or Air France, and then make the remainder of the journey by road or rail.
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Property prices and availability in and around Châtillon-sur-Seine
Property in northern Burgundy can be expensive, as the area is popular with retirees due to its fine quality of life. In the countryside, however, it is possible to find property which is reasonably priced, if not cheap, and the quality of property available is usually high.
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CHÂTILLON-SUR-SEINE AT A GLANCE |
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