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25 May 2025
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My family has owned this fortress for over 1,000 years . My partner Romane and I live in the castle throughout the year.
I am the father of two girls, both live in Paris. Please do not call me if you can't eat any food from burgundy (like meat) and if you smoke.
Ma famille possède cette forteresse depuis plus de 1.000 ans. Romane et moi vivons dans ce château toute l'année.
Je suis le père de deux filles qui vivent à Paris. Ne pas répondre à cette annonce si vous ne pouvez pas manger de la viande ou de la nourriture bourguignonne, et si vous fumez.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Beautiful castle , beautiful park , unforgettable experience in an exceptional site.
Usually Workawayers are with others but sometimes they are alone with the owner
Très beau château, très beau parc, expérience inoubliable dans un site exceptionnel.
Généralement les workawayers sont plusieurs mais il arrive qu'ils soient seuls avec le propriétaire.
Help
Located in the middle of Burgundy in the heart of the forest of the Morvan ( very quiet) .
The castle is open to the public but it needs help for DIY including paintings of windows and railings. There are many other opportunities to work indoors or outdoors for example help gardeners. The help is mostly : cleaning, tidying and cooking.
Le château est situé au milieu de la Bourgogne au coeur de la forêt du Morvan (très calme).
Le château est ouvert au public mais il a besoin d'aide pour le bricolage notamment des peintures de fenêtres et de rambardes. Il y a beaucoup d'autres possibilités de travail en intérieur ou extérieur par exemple aider les jardiniers. Il s'agit surtout de nettoyage, de rangement et de cuisine à préparer.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Each workawayer has his own bedroom but some will have to share the bathroom together. Meals with the owner.
Chaque Workaway a sa propre chambre mais certains devront partager la salle de bains. Repas avec le propriétaire.
What else ...
Internet and mobile phones go ( although we are in the countryside )
15 km from Vézelay .
Internet et les téléphones portables passent (bien que nous soyons en pleine nature)
15 Kms de Vézelay.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 499199621663
Feedback (30)
20 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda & Robin)
What a joy it was to host Linda and Robin !
They spent three weeks with us at our château to help us prepare it for Philippe’s daughter’s wedding. They are hard-working, very handy and do everything smiling. The communication between us was always easy and they were very respectful.
They painted doors and windows, they cleaned one of our houses,… read more
They spent three weeks with us at our château to help us prepare it for Philippe’s daughter’s wedding. They are hard-working, very handy and do everything smiling. The communication between us was always easy and they were very respectful.
They painted doors and windows, they cleaned one of our houses,… read more
(Excellent
)
12 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Linda & Robin) for host
We experienced 3 memorable weeks at the Chateau. The work was hard going at times but well organised, communicated and very much appreciated. Philippe was a wonderful host, providing us us with wine and good humour at all meals. Unfortunately, we did not see enough of Romane as she has to work in Paris. However, she was a great communicator and… read more
16 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Philippa) for host
We spent 2 beautiful weeks with Philippe and Romane and loved every minute of it! Philippe and Romane are the most generous, kind and welcoming people with huge hearts! We learnt so much about Burgandy wine, food and history, a truly special experience that I'll remember forever!
16 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Em) for host
Philippe and Romane were an absolute joy to stay with, extremely helpful and communicative. Their hospitality was so generous and I hope we will be able to visit again soon!
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20 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda & Robin)
What a joy it was to host Linda and Robin !
They spent three weeks with us at our château to help us prepare it for Philippe’s daughter’s wedding. They are hard-working, very handy and do everything smiling. The communication between us was always easy and they were very respectful.
They painted doors and windows, they cleaned one of our houses,… read more
They spent three weeks with us at our château to help us prepare it for Philippe’s daughter’s wedding. They are hard-working, very handy and do everything smiling. The communication between us was always easy and they were very respectful.
They painted doors and windows, they cleaned one of our houses,… read more
(Excellent)
12 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Linda & Robin) for host
We experienced 3 memorable weeks at the Chateau. The work was hard going at times but well organised, communicated and very much appreciated. Philippe was a wonderful host, providing us us with wine and good humour at all meals. Unfortunately, we did not see enough of Romane as she has to work in Paris. However, she was a great communicator and… read more
16 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Philippa) for host
We spent 2 beautiful weeks with Philippe and Romane and loved every minute of it! Philippe and Romane are the most generous, kind and welcoming people with huge hearts! We learnt so much about Burgandy wine, food and history, a truly special experience that I'll remember forever!
16 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Em) for host
Philippe and Romane were an absolute joy to stay with, extremely helpful and communicative. Their hospitality was so generous and I hope we will be able to visit again soon!
5 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Gianluca)
We hosted David and Gianluca during two weeks in May 2022 (and we are so ashamed we waited so long to write them a feedback). We hosted more than 70 workawayers since we started in 2015 and we can honestly say David and Gianluca will remain among our favorites ones.
They helped us prepare a wedding and it was not easy ! They completely cleaned… read more
They helped us prepare a wedding and it was not easy ! They completely cleaned… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (David & Gianluca) for host
We had a wonderful experience ! It was our first work away and we feel very lucky to have been hosted by Philippe and Romane.. They are warm and generous hosts, the work was varied and the we dined very well, always all together. The castle and park are just breathtaking and at times we felt like we were in a story. Thank you so much Philippe and… read more
10 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katy_1962)
We hosted Katy for two weeks and we were absolutely thrilled to have her at home. Katy was always in a good mood, even after a couple hours of work. She has proved (even if we already knew it) that age is just a number and doesn’t forbid you to be a Workawayer.
Katy is a kind and very respectful person who cares about people. I (Romane) was… read more
Katy is a kind and very respectful person who cares about people. I (Romane) was… read more
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katy_1962) for host
I know there is no higher rating on Workaway than 5 stars. But after having the gigantic pleasure of meeting and getting to know these extraordinary hosts for two weeks, I desperately want to give them a perfect score of 10. Or more!
They are charming, interesting, funny, entertaining, friendly, beautifully quirky and open to everything and… read more
They are charming, interesting, funny, entertaining, friendly, beautifully quirky and open to everything and… read more
21 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Helga) for host
I stayed with Philippe and Romane for one week. It was a week full of generosity, experiences, history, kindness, hospitality and great new impressions. Philippe had so many interesting stories to tell, about the castle, the history, about the people who been living there and their efforts for the castle were permanent and obvious.
Both were the… read more
Both were the… read more
10 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host
I'm really sorry it took me so long to write this! Going back to reality after some travels took its toll on the peace-filled days, I'm only getting to sit down and reflect on my time in the place, which almost feels like a surreal dream now. There was one major problem with my stay which is that I didn't stay for long enough! Philippe and Romane… read more
28 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Fernando) for host
This was our first experience and it was very exciting!
Romaine and Phillipe are excellent hosts, very friendly, they made us feel at home and often asked us if we were okay.
The room was very comfortable, the
excellent food, wine and cheese.
The castle and the park that surrounds it magical.
We carry beautiful memories in our hearts of everything… read more
Romaine and Phillipe are excellent hosts, very friendly, they made us feel at home and often asked us if we were okay.
The room was very comfortable, the
excellent food, wine and cheese.
The castle and the park that surrounds it magical.
We carry beautiful memories in our hearts of everything… read more
26 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Guillaume) for host
What a unique experience ! I stayed 3 weeks with Romane and Philippe and, for that time, I lived something I will probably never forget.
They are both very kind people, easy to talk to, with great conversations and always attentive to any needs (especially if your glass of wine is empty !).
The food was always amazing and the place, of course, is… read more
They are both very kind people, easy to talk to, with great conversations and always attentive to any needs (especially if your glass of wine is empty !).
The food was always amazing and the place, of course, is… read more
7 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (NeriaL)
Thank you Neria, you’ve liven things up.
You did a really good job. Your food was delicious ! We are sure that your next experiences as a workaway will be great.
You are easy-going, never complaining and always trying to help.
Hope you will come back someday !
Philippe and Romane
You did a really good job. Your food was delicious ! We are sure that your next experiences as a workaway will be great.
You are easy-going, never complaining and always trying to help.
Hope you will come back someday !
Philippe and Romane
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (NeriaL) for host
This was my first workaway, I was there for 3 weeks and it was an incredible experience. A mysterious 1,000-year-old castle is located in a very quiet, green and beautiful area. The Chateau is really big, it has many rooms and I had my own bedroom.
My work involved primarily cooking and gardening. Philippe and Romane were very fair and flexible… read more
My work involved primarily cooking and gardening. Philippe and Romane were very fair and flexible… read more
7 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)
The main tasks that Michelle did were gardening all over the castle grounds and over by the Presbyter, clearing the ivy from the wall in the Presbyter, taking out all the weeds from the big wall on the road, opening the castle in the mornings, painting the railings, helping when you had people staying, cleaning and preparing the rooms for them,… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host
If you are evening considering for a minute "Hey, this looks good!"....GO! I guarantee that you will not be disappointed! This place was honestly one of the greatest places Ive been to. Philippe is honestly one of the nicest, most genuine people I have met and as a host he's incredible! He's clear without being harsh or demanding and always… read more
12 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marianela & Julian) for host
This was our first workaway experience and we enjoyed very much our stay. Philippe pick us up from Avallon and drive to the Chateau.
The work was easy, we helped with some gardening, painting, cleaning, cooking and shopping. The working schedule was flexible, morning or afternoon was the same, just the job done. We worked with Jimmy, despite he… read more
The work was easy, we helped with some gardening, painting, cleaning, cooking and shopping. The working schedule was flexible, morning or afternoon was the same, just the job done. We worked with Jimmy, despite he… read more
11 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Beth)
Beth Anne was an absolute delight and has a great sense of humor. Friendly, courteous and a hard worker, she completed all asks given to her
During her time off, she enjoyed time with the group and with herself. Should Beth Anne contact you to offer to come and help, you will not be disappointed. Beth Anne, Thank you so much for all your help.
During her time off, she enjoyed time with the group and with herself. Should Beth Anne contact you to offer to come and help, you will not be disappointed. Beth Anne, Thank you so much for all your help.
(Excellent)
31 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Beth) for host
Merci pour tout!
Thank you for everything, Philippe. What a positive experience. A generous host, Philippe is smart, funny, and there is never a dull moment when he is around. My first Workaway experience, staying here was very comfortable. The work is straight forward and Philippe's communication style is direct and often humorous. A lot of… read more
Thank you for everything, Philippe. What a positive experience. A generous host, Philippe is smart, funny, and there is never a dull moment when he is around. My first Workaway experience, staying here was very comfortable. The work is straight forward and Philippe's communication style is direct and often humorous. A lot of… read more
29 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mark & Emilie) for host
Staying at the Chateau was an absolutely once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we had a fantastic time. The work was very manageable, and Philippe does everything to make you feel comfortable. He's lived a fascinating life and can tell you all about it. His passion for history (his family's especially) and Burgundy makes this Workaway even better… read more
26 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
Hi Marc,
It was really great to spend 2 weeks with you in the castle. You did a really good job. You're a really great "chef". All the dishes you made were just fantastic. I wish i could cook like you do.
Please feel free to come back whenever you want.
Thank you
It was really great to spend 2 weeks with you in the castle. You did a really good job. You're a really great "chef". All the dishes you made were just fantastic. I wish i could cook like you do.
Please feel free to come back whenever you want.
Thank you
(Excellent)
22 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
J’ai passé deux semaines dans ce chateau. Un endroit ideal pour revivre cette partie de l’histoire de France que Phillipe connait par coeur et peut vous raconter. Les travaux n’étaient pas fastidieux dans les jardins. Phillipe m’a laissé faire la cuisine pour tous ses convives midi et soir et nous allions, par consequence, faire le marché ensemble… read more
5 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruth_holz1)
Ruth has been a very good help for me in Burgundy, she worked hard and very easy going. She was in the castle at the same time as few other workawayers and eveything turned well even while preaparing my friend's weeding.
Ruth : feel free to come back whenever you want.
Ruth : feel free to come back whenever you want.
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ruth_holz1) for host
Philippe is a great person that is very proud of his family and share many history moments of Burgundy and Chastellux with all the workawayers. The castle is pretty isolated so If you don't have your own transport make sure you organize well your free time and count on Philippe, he is always available to give you a hide to Avalon. The must of my… read more
4 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Peter & De) for host
19/07/2017
We enjoyed many mixed emotions and an amazing time during our 6 weeks stay with Philippe, we untook a whole range of restoration projects and certainly helped, along with some other fun loving and keen Workaways, bring the Chateau back to life again. Phillippe is a wonderful host and my wife De enjoyed cooking a wide range of his… read more
We enjoyed many mixed emotions and an amazing time during our 6 weeks stay with Philippe, we untook a whole range of restoration projects and certainly helped, along with some other fun loving and keen Workaways, bring the Chateau back to life again. Phillippe is a wonderful host and my wife De enjoyed cooking a wide range of his… read more
3 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tania) for host
beautiful castle as an illustration of the history of France,a magnificent park in the hills of Burgundy , absolute silence around the castle -I wanted to find in France all this. And even lunch in a Burgundy restaurant!
Et je voudrais participer a le restauration du château....
Et je voudrais participer a le restauration du château....
14 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jyothsna) for host
What can I say, Philippe spoiled me and other volunteers rotten during our stay at the chateau. It was one of my best workaway experiences ever. He was a courteous gentleman and his royalty shows in everyway. Yet he is so humble and caring. Work is simple and fun. Philippe made sure we had the best of everything. There was a party at the chateau… read more
2 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host
Philippe , thank you very much for the possibility to stay in your beautifil and very old castle, you treat with us very good, we always have had a lot of food that we wanted, you brought us and to showed us other castles, to Avallon, to Vezelay, ets. I started really to love cheese with french baguette. You gave us the possibility to live in… read more
20 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kathleen) for host
I stayed at the Chateau for a week in March. It was like having a backstage pass to the coolest movie set on earth but everything is the real deal. If you want to experience a genuine old French castle, this is it. I spent the week cooking, painting, ripping wallpaper down, moving depris out of the castle etc. There were two Argentian couples… read more
1 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maike) for host
I stayed a bit more than two weeks at Philippes' place. It was my first workaway experience, and for sure not my last one.
his place is beautiful, the accomodation was good, the food was very delicious and the works were simple and easy to be done. Philippe is a verry open, positive and easy going person, so I felt welcomed and comfortable, I also… read more
his place is beautiful, the accomodation was good, the food was very delicious and the works were simple and easy to be done. Philippe is a verry open, positive and easy going person, so I felt welcomed and comfortable, I also… read more
28 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host
I had a wonderful 10 day stay with Philippe. A 1000 year old castle with a family member in residence is a rare find and the host is a man of high honor yet humble. Philippe provided everything I needed and more to ensure a successful experience. The work was not difficult, pleasant, in fact. The cultural exchange was a highlight as I met family,… read more
16 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tomas & Rachel) for host
The Castle carries history that Phillipe responsibly and bravely holds in his hands. His sense for vision and drive for ressurection of 18th century spirit and reassuring you with Traditional Order that seems to be missing in our chaotic world bring you the sense of Security that Phillipe is very attuned to. His sense of royality can be smelled in… read more
6 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Daniela ) for host
If you want experience how life was in 15th century France this is the place to be. Starting by the beautiful princess room you will get to sleep in, the medieval furniture, the beautifully decorated rooms, all the way to the long list of French wines Philippe will give you to try; the chateau is a life changing experience for anyone that is… read more
7 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Eliza) for host
Philippe is a very nice person with a lot of stories to share with.He invited me out for meals,drinks and we visited several places in Burgundy on free days.These are all very much appreciated.
The chateau itself is an ancient private family museum and I helped with some translation,and learned a lot about the history of the Chateau and Burgundy… read more
The chateau itself is an ancient private family museum and I helped with some translation,and learned a lot about the history of the Chateau and Burgundy… read more
19 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (avibrendon) for host
I enjoyed my stay at the chateau. I learned a great deal from Philipe, he found work I was well suited to and was warm and welcoming. He was patient with my level of french and in a bout of illness at the end of my stay, was incredibly helpful. Best wishes for the future!
16 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
i stayed for 15 days. it was a special experience. the chateau was marvelous(kind of like living in a museum) but i would recommend it for mainly couples who stay together, since it might get a bit scary(at least for me) and lonely at times. overall this was a memorable stay and i enjoyed it:)
15 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jess & Mathu)
Super gentil !!! A bientôt j'espère.
Merci
Merci
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jess & Mathu) for host
We stayed with Philippe for 10 days and had a great time. The work is varied, which we liked, and both inside and outside the chateau. We chose from a list of tasks and worked in the morning between 9 and 12 and then again in the late afternoon to water the plants and finish off any work from the morning. We stayed in the chateau and ate all our… read more
22 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Thank you very much for your kind words about your staying in the château.
I hope everything has been allright for you in the other place in Burgundy and then in Champagne
Best regards
Philippe
I hope everything has been allright for you in the other place in Burgundy and then in Champagne
Best regards
Philippe
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
When I stayed with Philippe it was both of ours first experience with workaway and I really enjoyed my time there. The castle's pretty sweet and Philippe's a really nice guy. Work was quite basic and pretty easy, just did some gardening and helped out where ever was needed. There was always food to be found in the fridge and Philippe was very… read more
