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A stunning new hotel has opened in the heart of France's legendary Burgundy wine region.
A stunning new hotel has opened in the heart of France's legendary Burgundy wine region.
The sleepy village of Puligny-Montrachet - in the heart of France's legendary Burgundy wine region - is the setting of COMO's stunning new retreat.
Renowned Italian architect Paola Navone has transformed three heritage buildings circling the village's scenic central square into Como Le Montrachet, home to just 30 rooms and suites.
Make yourself comfortable in the entry-level Clos room, with eye-catching bed heads, plush couches and views of the square, or nab the slightly larger Manoir room, with a separate sitting area.
Then make your way to the onsite Le Montrachet restaurant, where you can feast on French delicacies - from cereal-crusted pigeon to beautifully seared Charolais beef.
Just don't forget to explore a few places of interest nearby - the renowned Chateau de Santenay winery is just 10 minutes south of the hotel, while "the impossibly handsome city of Beaune", according to The New York Times, is less than 20 minutes drive north. comohotels.com
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Akash is the Deputy Travel Editor for Australian Community Media. He has lived and worked in four cities around the world – Sydney, London, New Delhi and New York – and, at last count, travelled to 42 countries.
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