Sometimes when you travel around you come across a gem of a place. Abbaye de la Bussiere is one such place. A short walk from our overnight stop of Bussiere sur Ouche on the Canal Bourgogne, it was certainly impressive.
- The abbey has been converted into a lovely hotel and classy restaurant
This former abbey was bought from the church by English couple Clive and Tanith Cummings about 12 years ago and has been restored and converted into accommodation, a bistro and a 1* Michelin restaurant. The attention to detail is amazing and the grounds are a delight to walk through.
- This lady surveys the abbey and guests as they sit in the alfresco area
The owner greeted us when we arrived for dinner and told us a little about the problems associated with a renovation of this magnitude. He then proceeded to tell us how he had spent time in Donnybrook some 20 years ago when he was backpacking around Australia.
As we sat with our predinner drinks in the upstairs lounge we were able to take in all the details of this impressive space.
- The vaulted ceilings in the upstairs guests lounge area
- A quiet nook to have a predinner drink
We ate in the Bistro which has a set menu, usually limited to brunch and lunch, however, we were able to eat dinner here. For €45 we had four courses. I believe lunch is between €25 and €35. Obviously, if you eat in the Michelin restaurant then you can expect to pay a lot more. I believe the chef's suggestion was €98 a head for 4 courses. Even so, we had a lovely dinner in the Bistro with attentive service.
Only guests are allowed to wander around the grounds so if you want to see this abbey then I would recommend making a reservation for lunch or dinner. If you're feeling especially flush with funds you could stay the night in a suite at a mere €600 for the night. Hotel rooms are cheaper.
- This lake was the original sewer.
- Stream running through the back of the property
- Lovely outlook from the alfresco dining area
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