Meeting in the Countryside seminar and reception organisation, working groups, events organisation, conferences, family reunions. An alternative approach to work in South Burgundy Saone et Loire. Another approach to seminars contactez Caroline Robinet for further information: 33 (0)3 85 33 11 15 - 33 (0)6 88 30 44 99 - Fax : 33 (0)3 85 27 98 37. GO TO THE PHOTO ALBUM. HOW TO FIND US 80kms from Lyon on the A6, (27 minutes from Lyon by TGV (High Speed Train)) 1h35 from Paris Gare de Lyon by TGV. (we can arrange for you to be met at the Macon-Loche station) 140 km from Geneva Meeting Room : the Old Stables Plenty of character with a fireplace, high ceilings and set in pleasant surroundings Surface of 75m2 kitchen and rest rooms A large, modifiable meeting room which seats between 10 and 50 attendees, or 70 for cocktails. There is a large fitted kitchen for catering Material: videoprojector, wide screen, sound system, CD/DVD/JPG/DVX player Photocopies: 0.10 euro cents, faxes sent or received: 0.76 euro cents Complimentary unlimited broadband internet and WIFI in the private salon 2 paperboards fireplace. Salon : les hirondelles (The Swallow Room) A warm, calm and discreet ambiance with parquet, fireplace, pinewood ceiling, stucco decor Salon for 10 people adjoining dining room and kitchens. Hire of Meeting rooms and salons : - the old stables 450 Euro per day (without material) - the old stables 550 Euro per day (with material) - the Swallow Room : 150 Euro per day - the Swallow Room, kitchen and dining room : 200 Euro per day Fixed rates : 55 to 65 Euro per person/per day theatre set-up for 50 attendees, or 25 attendees in U format comprising two standard tea/coffee breaks and lunch (drinks included) Seminars : welcome coffee, 2 tea/coffee breaks, lunch and/or dinner, inclusive of drinks. Also comprising the meeting room. Please contact us for the catering of your choice : buffet, traditional cuisine, fine cuisine, or the typical regional cuisine. Attendees may even prepare their own meals - with the Chefs assistance!!!!

On the domain : Bike hire Outdoor swimming pool, billiards, ping-pong, wine tasting, cooking and oenology classes, board games Locally with advance booking : Cross-country bike hire, horse riding with the Laize Pony Club (7kms) must be reserved in advance, flights in a hot-air balloon (with the Macon Tourist Office 33 (0) 3 85 21 07 07, musical shows, massages and relaxation. 3 kms from the Domain, an 18-hole links and a 9-hole links at Macon -la-Salle. tel : 33 (0) 3 85 36 09 71. THE CHATEAUX ABBEY'S ROAD. Chateaux de : Berze, Cormatin, Brancion, Saint-Point, Milly-Lamartine, Pierreclos, La Ferte, Dree, Flecheres, Digoine,... TOURNUS Cluny ABBEYS Chapaize Church... The MACONNAIS-BEAUJOLAIS Wine Road 500 km - 65 Picturesque Villages 12 circuits - 17 vineyards - 100 cellars 50 Romain churches - Chateaux - Prehistoric grottos - Craftmanship - Gastronomie. All the wine growers at this site : www.haut-maconnais.com. GASTRONOMIE You can taste Bresse poultry in a Bresse Farm Auberge Restaurants : The Fleurville, Fleurville 33 (0) 3 85 27 90 90 The Relais Montmartre in Vire 33 (0) 3 85 33 10 72 Les terrasses at Tournus 33 (0) 3 85 51 01 74 Georges Blanc in Vonnas 33 (0) 4 74 50 90 90 in Macon : the saint-Laurent 33 (0) 3 85 39 29 19 les platanes at Pont de Vaux : 33 (0) 3 85 30 32 84. HORSE RIDING CROSS-COUNTRY BIKING There are numerous possibilities for itineraries and visits « The green path and the blue path of over 70kms follow the traces of the old railways line and the Saone riverside. BIKE HIRE : 16 Euro per day, 10 Euro half-day : the « blue » Saone riverside path is 2kms from the house. Horse riding : Laize poney club, tel : 33 (0) 3 85 36 91 64, website : Net fishing, catfish fishing : 33 (0) 3 85 39 07 50. BOAT OUTINGS CANAL BOATS on the Saone. (La Seille is one of the most beautiful rivers in France) (a superb tributary of the Saone). a total, navigable network of 300km Hourly or Daily Hire Net fishing on the Saone, trips on the canal boats (departure from the river port of Pont de Vaux... Pont de vaux Tourist Office 33 (0) 3 85 30 30 02 Boat Hire : L'escale a la Truchere, 33 (0) 3 85 51 23 00

Self-Catering Rural Accommodation in South Burgundy. 11 metre swimming pool at your disposal. Close to the green path voie verte 5 minutes from the Macon Golf Course- La Salle Rentals gites de France Macon, Cluny, Tournus, Delightful, free standing Building (fireplace, stone facades, Burgundy slab tiles...), entirely renovated, all the charm of yesteryear with the comforts of today. 1 large bedroom with 180cm,bed 1 additional 90cm bed, 1 small bedroom in the attic with 2 x 80cm,beds spacious living room with dining area and kitchen, sofa bed (futon on slats) 130 cm x 200 cm in the salon. Fittings : fitted kitchen (fridge, oven, 4 gas burners, microwave, coffee machine etc...), washing machine, hoover, hairdryer...... SUMMER 2008 RATES Gite rental : 550 Euro per week hig season (June/July/August and school holidays) Low season 450 Euro per week or 250 Euro for a 3-day week end. 1H30 by TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon, 14 kms from Macon, Tournus, Cluny. In our beautiful 19th Century residence, you will appreciate the sheltered park with its panoramic view, set amidst the woods and fields, Private parking in the grounds, 2 kms from the Macon Golf links - La Salle, 15 Kms from the voie verte* 6kms from the river port Pont-de-Vaux, 3kms from the Saone. « the « voie verte » is a walkway of over 50kms also for cross-country cycling, roller skating and horse riding contract to be completed and returned by mail or fax to 33 (0) 385 27 98 37 (accompanied by an advance of 25% of the total booking costs), cancellation is possible up until 30 days before arrival.

Caroline et J-Christophe Robinet Chambre et Table d'hotes Rural Guest Rooms and regional home cooking Poiseuil Le haut de Saint-Albain 71260 Vire (6 km Macon Nord ) Tel : 0033 (0)3 85 33 11 15 Fax : 0033 (0)3 85 27 98 37 e-mail: Self-Catering Accommodation. Seminars Events Organisation. Poiseuil Gift Vouchers. Poiseuil's Treehouses. Poiseuil's Visitor s Book. Local Pursuits Activities. Poiseuil in the Media. Regional cuisine, bedrooms, swimming pool in South Burgundy Rental of cabins in the trees (tree houses). Charming Guest Houses with swimming pool : Come and discover the marvellous countryside of Macon. Our accommodation is close to Macon, Tournus, Cluny, and Brancion. We are also in the immediate neighbourhood of the « blue » cycle path (running between Macon, Cluny, and Tournus bordering the river Saone). 5 Charming Guest Rooms. Built at the end of the 19th Century in the South of Burgundy, our house has been in the family for 3 generations. Set in the centre of 17 acres of grounds filled with ancient trees; over the seasons and the years our house has become a home filled with memories, stories, childrens laughter and proof of our love of horses. In memory of these privileged childhood moments, we decided, with your participation, to use our five guest rooms to relive those special moments that make a home and a family. We would be delighted to welcome you for a stay in Burgundy to discover our beautiful region: its castles, its Roman churches, its cuisine, the many possibilities it offers to relax, to have fun and above all, our family cooking. 11m Swimming pool. Charming « chambres d’hote “ guest rooms

Bedrooms Table dhotes - Meetings (Table dhotes literally the Hosts Table means that you share the owners meal). 11 metre swimming pool South Burgundy Close to Macon Weekends Overnight Stays Cross-country cycling (the green path) - Golf. Macon, Cluny, Tournus, 1H30 by TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon, 14kms from Macon, Tournus, Cluny. In our beautiful 19th Century residence you will appreciate the sheltered park amidst woods and fields, with its panoramic view. There is private parking on the property, and horse boxes and fields are at the disposal of horse riders. Comfortable private Salon (fireplace, games and reading room), breakfast room reserved for our guests. Fitted kitchen for self-catering for long-stay guests, and our specially-equipped salon is ideal for organising your family reunions. We are situated 2kms from the « blue path » (which runs alongside the river Saone, between Macon and Fleurville) And 3kms from the Macon golf links - La Salle, 15kms from the green path*. * the « green path » is a walkway for cross-country cycling, roller skating, walking and horse riding. Discover our photo Album by clicking here

POISEUIL VISITORS BOOK. Just a few extracts because we have over 400 commentaries! If there had been negative comments we would have quoted them, believe us!! Three messages which particularly moved us:. In this haven of peace and friendship the past has caught up with the present. Two beings met for the first time here, a 56 year old Frenchman, Bernard, and a 59 year old German, Raymonde. A love story between a French prisoner of war and a young woman in Germany in 1945: their child was calledRaymonde. The prisoner returned to Lyon and founded a family. That child was called Bernard. Today, the brother and sister are meeting at Christmas to get acquainted. Poiseuil Saint Albain, 26/11/2005 Bernard. There are houses which resemble people, Some are the story of a life, and of a family Others are cradles of adventure that welcome newly composed families Your home, thanks to your devotion and efforts, is both: From its solid base on the rich and generous Burgundy soil It pursues your life story whilst hosting, for a brief moment, our live stories Thank you. DL The joy you get from what you do shows even in the quality of your cuisine. Once again, thank you for the tasty food... This shared moment in time together was delightful Mini J Family. A few of our messages. 27th January 2007: a good stopover place, to be recommended Francoise. 19th January 2007: a warm welcome, incredible service, smiling faces everywhere. So much effortless pleasure! Dont change anything! Thank you for everything. » Marouska. 1st January 2007: Passing through for the New Year in 2007, we found an ideal setting for a reunion. The welcome was warm, everyone was comfortable. Bravo for your project and the successful renovation. Until the next time » Gutier Family. 22nd December 2006: Truly cosy, truly the art of living well! The Poggas. 12th November 2006: A huge thank you for your warm welcome. A marvellous domain, see you next year! Francois, Isabelle. 31st October 2006: The area is calm and restful, the grounds are magnificent! Dont abandon your project because we all need somewhere to touch base. You are very brave! Veronique and Patrick. 7th September 2006: How peaceful it is here, and what a splendid view from the Chambre Prune (the Plum Room). We love your trees, and especially the grandiflorum magnolia. We will come back in June or July to see it in flower. Peter and Nella. 13th August 2006: We were very appreciative of the superb restoration of the house and the pretty colours you chose. Thank you for your welcome. The Noguerol Family. 6th August 2006: A big thank you for our super stay with you and an extra ear of corn for the chicken Colombo and the good-humoured approach Muriel and Mahe. 30th July 2006: When we are in Holland we think about the view and the relaxed atmosphere and of course the big room: la Cerise (very luxurious for us both). Eric and Berlinda. 21st July 2006: The welcome is very pleasant, the rooms simple yet comfortable, with a pool to cool down: all this in a beautiful region. We look forward to returning Valerie, David and Damien. 21st July 2006: We have a habit of saying things come in threes. So, we are just going to have to plan a third visit ah, life is hard! Until our return change nothing, it is perfect! Sincerely. Eliane and Jean. 16th June 2006: I appreciate very much the « Family Home » feeling and the warm welcome from Caroline and Jean-Christophe. The grounds are magnificent and the ensemble has soul! This is our first experience of a rural Gite with home cooking and we will definitely do it again. Thanks to you both. Marie Francette. 8th May 2006 : « Sorry for the noise: 10 women happy to be alive! Thank you for a dream stay where we found harmony. Vive la vie! R, El and the she-wolves (These charming and moving ladies all have cancer). 1st October 2005: I will always remember a beautiful young woman, who walks like a queen, with a soft and frank gaze; an attentive mother; a charming young couple; and Jean-Christophe of the brave heart. Lutgarde and Sherbrooke