Coen was once a succesfull businessman. In 2000 he decide to take on a new project, renovating a french 18th century chateau. Catherine has always loved the french countryside. So in 2002 they decided to quit their jobs to take a sabbatical year; During that year it became very clear that they didn't want to go back to a busy live and started a B&B.

In the year 2000, Coen and Catherine bought Chateau de Villette in Poil, Burgundy and celebrated their wedding before starting a 2 years renovation. After the renovation, they decided to leave their busy life and settled down permanently at the domain. Catherine then opened the chateau for guests and started an prestigious B&B, which offers the service of a small luxury boutique hotel with1 family room and 4 double bedrooms. On the estate of 500 acres you will also find two self-catering cottages, a swimming pool and a tennis court. The chateau is located in the Regional Parc of the Morvan, close to Autun known as an old Roman town build for the Emperor August. Between Autun and Chateau de villette, there is a very interesting archeological site of Bibracte. For the wine lovers, the chateau is close to the famous Burgundian wine villages such as Meursault, Pommard, Mercurey, Volnay, Puligny Montrachet, ...Beaune, situated at about 75 km , is a great day trip to explore the Burgundian gastronomy and the wine; After exploring the secrets of Burgundy during the day, nothing better then coming home at Villette to relaxing at the pool or in the gardens

Chateau de Villette is located in the natural park Du Morvan, in the middle of Burgundy. It is a splendid countryside, with magnificent views over the hills. On the domain you have nice footpaths, a swimming pool and a tennis court. The perfect place for tranquility and beauty.