Morning
The forest starts at the end of the garden
Coffee on the terrace, then the paths of the Frétoy forest, straight from the house. With a little luck: a roe deer, a fox, a few squirrels.
La Maison des Champs Gras
Where fifteen of you come together, between the forest and the pool.
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5.0 from 26 Airbnb reviews · Book direct, no service fees
“The children loved the ponies in the garden and the fox that came by every day.”
Charlotte, who came with 7 adults and 7 young children · August 2026
At Perrine and Sébastien's
A family house, with room for everyone.
In the old days, “champs gras” – literally “fat fields” – was the name given to the best land, rich and fertile. The hamlet kept the name, and so did the house.
We renovated it from top to bottom, and we often stay here ourselves, with our children and friends. The long table, the games, the well-stocked cupboards: everything is designed for big gatherings and long evenings.
We hand it over to you just as we would like to find it, with everything you need, so that all you have to do is enjoy it.
A day at Les Champs Gras
From the first coffee to the last game of pool
Afternoon
Swimming, ponies and trampoline
The heated pool awaits the swimmers, the two ponies await their carrots, and the trampoline is never empty. A game of football or badminton starts up in the garden, while others read in the shade of the pines.
Four o'clock
Snack time, barefoot in the kitchen
The underfloor heating keeps bare feet warm, even in the depths of winter. Around the big island, bread and jam do the rounds, and the well-stocked cupboards take care of the rest.
Evening
The barbecue, then fifteen around one table
The Weber barbecue is lit, a game of pétanque or Mölkky gets going, drinks are served at the outdoor bar or the games-room bar, and dinner is shared at one long table.
Later
One last game?
Pool, table football and darts for the rematches. A whole cupboard of board games, a library, and a TV room under the eaves for those who prefer a film.
Round here, traffic jams have four legs.
All year round
Through the seasons
The pool is for summer. The house is for every season.
Spring
Easter and the May bank holidays
The pool reopens in mid-April. Egg hunts in the garden, the first picnics in the forest, bike rides along the Canal du Nivernais and canoeing on the Yonne. The long May weekends are perfect for gathering the whole family.
Summer
The summer holidays
Pool, ponies and trampoline, dinners outdoors and barbecues until nightfall. Swimming and canoeing in the Yonne, starry nights far from city lights. The season for big family reunions.
Autumn
The forest in autumn colours
The Frétoy forest in ochre and russet, right from the house, basket in hand for mushroom picking. In late October, the Chablis wine festival.
Winter
Christmas and New Year
A well-insulated, cosy house, a fondue bourguignonne for the big night, and pool until midnight. In late January, the wine villages celebrate Saint Vincent. In February, Candlemas pancakes with the house crêpe maker.
Lower rates from November to March
Sleeping
9 bedrooms, 15 beds,
4 bathrooms, 4 separate toilets
A main suite, double rooms, children's rooms under the eaves and an accessible ground-floor bedroom.
350 m²on 3 floors
1.5 haof wooded grounds
15guests maximum, babies and children included
Guest reviews
5.0 out of 5 from 26 Airbnb reviews
“It's even better than in the photos!”
“You feel at home straight away. Nothing is missing, and the beds are really comfortable.”
“It's rare to find a rental that is truly equipped for 15 people. This is clearly one of them.”
Reviews translated from French · Superhost and Gold Guest Favourite · Read all reviews on Airbnb
Around the house
Vézelay, Chablis, the Morvan: Burgundy within thirty minutes
Things to do and see
Canoeing on the Yonne, climbing, horse riding, Guédelon, Vézelay…
Photo: Office de tourisme de Vézelay, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Wine and dining
Our favourite winemakers and restaurants, tried and tested.
Photo: 2ACM, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped, via Wikimedia Commons
A chef at the house
Private chefs and caterers, so you don't spend your stay in the kitchen.
Photo: Chefisaacalonso, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped, via Wikimedia Commons
Practical information
Getting here
Hameau Les Champs Gras, 89660 Mailly-le-Château. 2 hours from Paris, stations 10 min away. Open in Google Maps
Self check-in
Key box. Check-in from 5 pm, check-out by 10 am. We are always reachable.
Good to know
Bring your own sheets and towels, or choose the linen option (beds made on arrival). Cleaning fee. Underfloor heating, well-insulated house. No smoking, no pets.
What if your next family reunion were here?
Book direct, with no service fees: choose your dates and send us your request.