Wondering where to pour a glass of legendary Burgundy wine and enjoy a restorative, luxurious wellness escape? The answer is the 5-star Le Relais Bernard Loiseau in Saulieu, located about an hour from the renowned vineyards around Dijon and Beaune. This Relais & Châteaux property recently unveiled a striking new spa — a €6 million expansion that adds 16,000 square feet to the estate.
The spa’s top floor is home to a 700-square-foot VIP Spa Suite, offering treatments with panoramic views over the hotel gardens and the Auxois Mountains. Designed for up to eight guests, the suite includes a hammam, sauna, balneotherapy pool and a fireplace. Guests who reserve the suite receive access to the main spa facilities as well as Champagne, dessert and room service. The VIP Suite can be booked for half- or full-day sessions, and couples may also choose to combine it with an overnight stay.
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Beyond the VIP suite, the spa offers 10 treatment rooms and two distinct sensory areas tailored to different wellness goals. The first is a multisensorial zone designed to stimulate and invigorate the senses, featuring a phlebology area, water bikes, massage alcoves, a dynamic pool and geysers. The second, called the “delight” space, focuses on relaxation and gentle renewal; it includes a sauna with garden views, hammams equipped for skin exfoliation, an experiential shower and a range of soothing rituals.
The spa’s signature treatment menu highlights The Secrets de Cassis therapies, which draw on the aromatic and nutritional qualities of locally grown Burgundy black currants. These treatments emphasize regional ingredients and techniques, pairing sensory indulgence with the terroir of the surrounding wine country. Whether you seek an energizing multisensory experience or a slow, restorative retreat, the new spa at Le Relais Bernard Loiseau offers an elegant, well-appointed setting for relaxation and renewal.