South of Chalon, this small Burgundian town has a fine Romanesque abbey. Nearby is Henriette and chef Michel Carrette's very pleasant' creeper-covered Logis de France, liked in 2002: Attractive, simple. Quiet, though on the N6 motorway. Superb food. Authentic Burgundian cooking (Michelin star, 13 Gault Millau points) is served in three discreetly elegant dining villa rooms by pleasant staff. The meal of the holiday: tartare de truite; magret de canard aux peches; a wildly tempting cheeseboard. The villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms), clean, bright and modern', are soundproofed, air-conditioned, well lit, with an efficient bathroom. No lift. The patron helped us park in the garage, which can be awkward', and guests can use the large public car park opposite.

owner/chef Rene Marcellin's converted 16th-century bastide remains popular with readers. It is as marvellous as ever, said one devotee last year, after a four-night stay. Others have enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. It is secluded on its large home farm on a hillside, outside this very lovely but tourist-thronged village of Upper Provence. Behind is solid rock, in front are lush fields running into forests, with a small lake. The villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms), mostly in a new wing, are spacious, with a sofa; their balconies look on to fields with sheep, cattle and horses. A visitor in 2002 enjoyed the quite simple, no-choice demi pension meals. Others wrote: Quality was excellent, mostly produced at the farm. The delicious food might include brouillade aux truffes noires; fondant de loup et saumon, au champagne. Very good Bali villa breakfast with home-made jams and yogurt. Our room, decorated in a pretty sky blue, faced the piscine, which has a large hood allowing all-year swimming. The terrace, facing the park, has loungers with comfy cushions. Tables and chairs, for drinks, etc, are in the garden and on the wide patio by the pool. The owners two young sons are much in evidence. Lovely walks nearby.