Bonfire Collective

Château de Montsymond is a peaceful and picturesque estate nestled in the rolling hills of Burgundy, France. It’s the kind of place that invites you to exhale.

Surrounded by forests, fields, and a private lake, the château offers an ideal balance of rustic charm and modern comfort. With amenities like a heated pool, steam room, and sauna, plus cozy common areas and beautifully restored bedrooms, it’s designed to help you fully unwind. Whether you're wandering the grounds with a notebook in hand

Enjoy authentic French cuisine made fresh daily by Maëva Chiappe, our onsite chef. Maëva Chiappe is a passionate and creative private chef, who brings a personal touch to every dish—rooted in a backg

Château de Montsymond is located on Route de Mont Simon, Vescours, France 01560. If you’re not already in France, you’ll need to get there first! The two most convenient cities from which to start your journey are Paris and Lyon, though you could also start from Geneva, Switzerland. Once your booking is confirmed, we will help coordinate your transport to one of the local train stations if you don’t plan to drive yourself. Transport to and from these set stations is included in the cost of the retreat, but other travel costs and transport to and from non-designated stations is not. From Paris From Gare de Lyon: Take a high-speed TGV INOUI train to Mâcon Loché (1.5 hours). We will arrange group transport from there (40 mins). From Gare de Bercy: Take a regional TER train to Tournus (4 hours). We will arrange group transport from there (20 mins). From Lyon From Gare de Lyon Part Dieu: Take a regional TER train to Tournus (1 hour 10 mins). We will arrange group transport from there (20 mins). From Lyon From Gare de Lyon Part Dieu: Take a regional TER train to Tournus (1 hour 10 mins). We will arrange group transport from there (20 mins). From Geneva From Gare de Genève Cornavin: Take a regional TER train to Lyon (2 hours), then follow the “From Lyon” instructions above!