An original and fun city game starting at Les Cabottes
Sport, Visits
27 November 2025
The beautiful collaboration
We know our little village like the back of our hand, and they have the imagination to create a unique scenario for you to discover: we worked hand in hand with Angélique and Jean-Baptiste to create a route through Change, taking in the must-see places, secret corners and splendid views over the vineyards. This unusual city game combines a stroll with a game to involve young and old alike in the adventure, and makes a lovely loop that leaves from and returns to Les Cabottes – how practical!
A well-executed script
Curious about this city game? Here’s a sneak preview of the story brilliantly imagined by the duo behind “Un pays un drapeau”:
Legend has it that the village of Change has been protected since the Middle Ages. Indeed, a man of the cloth called Alix le Bon lived here, more precisely in the presbytery located at number 7 in what is now the rue Collot. This man was never without his favourite object: a sceptre. He would wander the village streets always accompanied by his most faithful companion: a cockerel. Since Alix’s arrival in the presbytery, the village had lived peacefully. When he died, the cockerel and the sceptre disappeared, never to be seen again. Over the centuries, Change still seems as protected as it once was thanks to Alix. Legend has it that the sceptre is the reason for this. However, none of the inhabitants have been able to find it. Is the sceptre of Alix the Good still in the village?
It’s up to you!
Practical details
🕰️ Duration: 1H30 🥾 Distance: 1.7 kms 💰 Price: €10 👨👩👧👦 : This game can be played with friends, family (from age 3) or colleagues for a crazy team building experience.
How it works
You’ve read the synopsis and you’re pining away behind your screen? All you have to do is download the route onto your phone – the file will be emailed to you straight away so you can start the adventure. Just remember to charge your phone before you set off 🙃
It’s small, it’s mobile and it’s all wood: the tiny house is a new kind of micro-house, firmly rooted in a minimalist trend that encourages us to (re)focus on the essentials – sleeping well and eating well to disconnect properly, that’s our leitmotiv at Les Cabottes. In short, the tiny house is not a traditional perched hut but a rather unusual cabin on wheels. After several trips across the Atlantic, where we discovered these strange dwellings, we decided to set up four of them in the heart of the Burgundy vineyards to offer our guests for an evening (or several!) a new type of tourist accommodation that combines an atypical stay in the heart of nature with top-of-the-range accommodation for an unforgettable experience. Let’s take a look at all four so that you can choose your favourite cabotte for an unusual night out in Burgundy.
La cabotte bleue: the stars under the stars for an unusual and comfortable stay
With its opening roof, the cabotte bleue is unusual accommodation with a capital “I”. For a siesta in the breeze or a night under the Milky Way, it’s up to you. At any time of year, the sunroof offers its share of little pleasures: while it’s possible to sleep under the stars all night long in summer, the coolness of winter doesn’t spoil the experience in the slightest – quite the opposite, in fact. Out in the countryside, the sky is incredible – watching the constellations snuggled up under the duvet is an experience in itself.
La cabotte jaune: the tribe’s den for ages 7 to 77
Two large double beds, a made-to-measure children’s bed that folds out from the wall, two terraces with views over the vines: our spacious yellow cabotte is the perfect family accommodation for young and old alike to enjoy an unusual weekend away. With its unusual Japanese staircase, ingenious furniture and board games, the cabotte jaune appeals to all generations. The proof is in our vinyl playlist, which is a perfect balance of artists from very different decades, including The Beatles, Louis Armstrong, Air and our favourite Quebec singer Philémon Cimon, who gives our cabins the air of a trapper’s cabin. Eclectic, we warn you!
La cabotte rouge: the mini cabin for lovers
If you’re planning a romantic break with your other half, there’s no doubt that our little red cabin is just the thing. With its bed nestling under the slopes of the cathedral roof, it’s ideal for sleeping close together and dreaming sweet dreams. This little cocoon overlooking the vineyards is the perfect place for a tête-à-tête away from the hustle and bustle of the city and everyday life, with nothing to think about. For a gourmet weekend away, you can also opt for our dinner baskets, delivered straight to your doorstep in the blink of an eye.
La cabotte verte: a very natural eco-friendly refuge
It’s a firm favourite with nature lovers looking for accommodation that reflects their values. With its dry toilets, its ecological impact is minimal for a charming, eco-responsible holiday right to the end of the line. A little anecdote: our green cabotte is Burgundian right down to its architecture, with an organic shell shape reminiscent of the famous marbled gastropod.
Unusual accommodation… and equally unusual things to do for a charming and unusual holiday
Sleeping in a tiny house is an unusual experience in itself, but at Les Cabottes we’re keen to take the change of scenery outside the walls. All you have to do is poke your nose out onto your terrace to discover it – there it is, enthroned, steaming; your private Nordic spa awaits you with its 37°C. There’s no need to wait your turn, book a time slot in advance or even splash around with strangers, as each cabotte has its own Nordic spa – perfect for a quiet midnight dip.
Relaxed after a refreshing dip in the pool, how aboutexploring Southern Burgundy by electric bike from Les Cabottes? Get on your bike and head for the vineyards or the Burgundy Canal – it’s up to you to choose your route. Between the Côte d’Or and the Saône-et-Loire, you’ll ride through the region, watching the changing landscapes unfold before your eyes as you discover the most beautiful natural sites in the Burgundy countryside.
Another idea for an unusual activity: if you’re not keen on the bicycle option but still want to discover Burgundy in an unusual way, we encourage you to leave your car in the car park and swap it for an option with authentic old-fashioned charm: a 2 CV! Accompanied by Mélanie, a Burgundian who knows a thing or two about her region, let her guide you on an unforgettable drive with your hair blowing in the wind. And if you’re more than 3 people, Mélanie has the solution, as she also offers tours in a “estafette”. If you’re a wine-lover, you can even opt for the ‘aperitif’ tour to enjoy a fine vintage wine as the sun goes down. Find out more about this favourite activity here.
Would you like to offer an unusual weekend including, for example, a night with dinner in one of our cabottes for a charming stay that’s sure to leave a lasting impression? Here’s the link to our gift box offer , which you can buy directly online by secure payment.
Discover our unusual accommodations in Burgundy, our cottage and our guest rooms near Beaune
Explore the green route between Santenay and Beaune by electric bike
Sport
20 November 2025
Once upon a time, this was a mining region with many railways… Today, this industrial activity is a thing of the past. But after several decades of fallow land, the rails have given way to cycle routes that criss-cross the region in the most beautiful of ways. Forests that provide shade on hot summer days, charming bridges that dot the route and are a perfect attraction for children (young and old) who can scream at will as they pass under the tunnels to play with the echo, and of course vineyards as far as the eye can see that make the landscape a real picture that changes with the seasons. The Voie Verte, which links the villages of Beaune, Santenay, Meursault and Pommard, is known as La Voie des Vignes.
Let’s ride!
The good news? Our little village of Change is right on the Voie Verte! So you can hop on your pretty bike straight away at Les Cabottes, as we hire out electric bikes to enable our guests to go out and about. Not staying at Les Cabottes? No problem, we also hire out electric bikes to non-residents (subject to availability).
The best routes for discovering Burgundy on the Voie verte
The network of greenways covers a large part of the region. There is, of course, La Voie des vignes, the route linking Beaune to Santenay and Nolay, and then there is the Voie du Canal, which runs along the Dheune valley towards Saint-Léger.
A walk through the vineyards
Would you like to discover the famous Climats de Bourgogne, its great wines and its breathtaking landscapes? Take the Voie des vignes, you won’t be disappointed. Our favourite part? The view over the Maranges vineyards when you arrive from Change and head towards Santenay. The vineyards carpet the hillsides around you, and the cliffs surround you, creating a reassuring cocoon to guide you… Look up and you’ll see the famous Trois-Croix overlooking Santenay. If you fancy a bit of height, put the bikes down near the Casino and climb up there on foot. The view is… wow!
Stroll along the Canal
You’ve been in Burgundy for several days now and have already done the long and winding tour of the vineyards? When you get to Santenay, you can change from the Voie des vignes to the Voie du Canal. Two pedal strokes and you’re on the banks of the Dheune. The route is flat and passes through some charming villages. Our advice? Take the walk as far as Saint-léger-sur-dheune and stop off at Le Marchand for lunch, or simply for an ice cream on a sunny day. Their terrace overlooking the canal is as relaxing as you could wish for.
The perfect way to combine a walk through the vineyards with a stroll along the canal
Fancy a change of pace? Here’s the perfect itinerary for discovering Burgundy in all its splendour on the voie verte:
From Les Cabottes, head towards Santenay, crossing the vineyards and discovering the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune and the Maranges.
In Santenay, turn right when you reach the level crossing; after a slight climb, you will arrive directly on La Voie du Canal.
There are two options: head for Chagny (perfect for Sunday mornings at the market) or head for Saint-léger-sur-dheune for a bite to eat at Le Marchand.
The return journey will take the same route; there is no loop possible (unless you take the normal route), but that’s not the idea of a slow-motion ride. Don’t worry, though, as the return journey offers new vistas and its own share of pleasures.
