Vivre la Vigne

French hospitality group Les Hôtels (tres) Particuliers has a new outpost in the heart of Burgundy’s winemaking country. And just as the terroir of a wine creates its unique character, so this hotel’s building, its setting and local winemaking culture have informed the interiors by Jordane Arrivetz.

The Paris-based Arrivetz came at the project by treating it more like a home than a hotel. Called Bellvigne, the hotel (the first in a series along wine routes) is a former manor house in Chambolle-Musigny, half way between Beaune and Dijon and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Located in one of Burgundy’s most renowned villages, the structure had a story worth telling,” says Arrivetz of the building. “We aimed to respect its heritage while modernising the spaces to offer a seamless guest experience. Every decision, from reworking the volumes to selecting materials, was made to honour the building’s authenticity while enhancing its functionality.”

While it was previously a hotel, the building needed updating, with space-planning a particular priority to rethink layouts for contemporary tastes. “We carefully balanced the preservation of architectural elements, like the timber beams and original stonework, with updates that aligned with modern needs,” says Arrivetz. “For example, we integrated features like parquet flooring and lime plaster to enhance the building’s character while ensuring durability.”

Once those practicalities were taken care of, the aesthetic visualised by Arrivetz and the hotel group was for something that suited the relaxed, village way of life: “Country aesthetics with an added twist” is how it’s described. “We combined rustic elements like stone and wood with refined finishes and bespoke details, creating an atmosphere that feels warm, inviting, and unexpected,” says Arrivetz. “The concept was inspired by the charm of old family homes, where each room has its own unique identity, often expressed through colour, yet everything remains cohesive. This homely feel extends from the bedrooms to the bathrooms, ensuring a sense of harmony and care in every detail.”

The colours and materials are rooted in Burgundy’s vine-covered landscapes and the way they change with the seasons. A rich red-wine shade is almost a given – used on headboards with simple rustic curtains of the same shade, both behind the bed and at the windows, and on tiles (vertically striped with an off-white colour) in the bathrooms – but there are also olive greens and intense blues. These are offset by natural materials including local stone, lime plaster and pale timber. The glossy emerald green reception desk is a particular focal point and “adds a twist of modernity,” says Arrivetz. “Like the rest of the project, it embodies the balance between tradition and a light, convivial sense of modernity.”

The designer has incorporated antiques to bridge the gap between the period building and its modern amenities. “Many were sourced locally, chosen for their patina and history,” she says. “These objects not only enhance the eclectic character of the hotel but also tell their own stories, resonating with the building’s narrative.”

Wine is naturally a large part of the offering here. There are 1,000 or so bottles to choose from in the carefully restored cellars, with tastings available, plus a shop, and you can book vineyard tours through the hotel, including via classic 2CV or on two wheels. There’s even yoga in the vineyards, with a wine tasting afterwards. It all fits with Les Hôtels (tres) Particuliers’ wider concept – to create places with curated things to do during the days as well as fabulous hospitality and comfort while you are on site.

As Arrivetz says, “we wanted the hotel to be more than just a stopover – a place where surprises await, and spaces invite different moods and uses. The design encourages conviviality, a sense of family, and a festive spirit.

“Every detail, from the ambiance to the functionality of each space, is crafted to make guests want to linger and return.”