Former Bishop’s Summer Residence in the Burgundy Wine Village of Givry
Listed for €2,600,000 with Arrière-Cour Immobilier, the property represents a distinguished example of Burgundy’s architectural and viticultural heritage—an 18th-century residence anchored in one of France’s most historic wine regions.
In the Burgundy wine village of Givry, once favored by Henry IV for its Pinot Noirs, this maison de maître reflects the refined character of Burgundy’s heritage architecture. Formerly the summer residence of regional bishops, the property lies in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, a subregion known for its limestone slopes, family-run domaines, and understated authenticity compared with the better-known Côte d’Or to the north.
Set on approximately 7,100 m² (1.75 acres) of private parkland, the residence extends over 800 m² (8,611 ft²) and includes 15 rooms, among them seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Behind its classical stone façades, a series of salons arranged en enfilade open onto the courtyard, each marked by tall windows, original fireplaces, parquet floors, and stone vaults. The interiors retain their 18th-century detailing, complemented by reversible air conditioning, a fitted kitchen, and fibre internet.
The bedrooms are spacious, several arranged as independent suites with private bathrooms, reflecting the property’s historic use as both residence and guest quarters.
Outdoors, the enclosed park forms a private landscape within the village. Terraces in pale Burgundian stone overlook lawns shaded by mature trees, including a lime tree estimated at four centuries old. A heated swimming pool, gym, and ornamental potager complete the grounds, offering seclusion just steps from Givry’s central square and surrounding wine estates.
The Côte Chalonnaise has become an increasingly appealing destination for buyers seeking the Burgundy lifestyle at more accessible price points. Property values here remain lower than in Beaune or Meursault, yet the region shares the same viticultural pedigree and scenic vineyard terrain. In recent years, international interest—particularly from the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern Europe—has grown steadily, drawn by the combination of heritage homes, vineyard views, and convenient access to Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saône, Lyon, and Paris (TGV ≈ 2 h 30).
Within this context, Givry stands out for its quality of life and historic fabric: cobbled streets, Romanesque architecture, and proximity to renowned wine domaines that continue to define its identity. The village balances year-round community life with the rhythm of the wine calendar, offering both cultural continuity and long-term value.
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