The spa and wellness facilities at Maison Lameloise sit within one of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté's most distinguished hospitality addresses: a three-Michelin-star restaurant-hotel at 36 Place d'Armes in the market town of Chagny, Saône-et-Loire, at the southern edge of the Côte de Beaune. Maison Lameloise has held its three stars continuously since the 1970s — one of a very small number of French properties to maintain that distinction across generations — and the spa reflects the establishment's philosophy of focused excellence: a limited menu of treatments delivered to a high and consistent standard rather than the broad programme of a resort spa. The Biologique Recherche product range underpins all facial and skincare work at the spa. This French professional skincare line is known for its high concentration of active ingredients and a prescriptive, personalised approach. Before any facial treatment, a therapist conducts a Skin Instant diagnosis protocol, assessing the guest's current skin condition to select the appropriate serums, concentrates, and emulsions from the Biologique Recherche catalogue. Signature relaxation massage draws on Swedish effleurage and petrissage techniques, adapted in pressure and duration by the therapist following a brief consultation. A hammam and sauna are available as standalone thermal sessions, typically used as preparatory heat work before a massage or facial, as skin and muscle response to treatment improves following heat conditioning. Treatment rooms are furnished in the restrained, quality-material aesthetic that characterises the maison throughout: warm stone tones, dark oak, subdued lighting, and no extraneous decoration. Therapists hold French national certification in aesthetic practice and massage, supplemented by Biologique Recherche product training. Massage sessions are priced from approximately €80 per hour; facial protocols reach approximately €130. Both hotel residents and external guests may book, but given the limited number of treatment rooms, reservations should be made at the earliest possible stage — ideally at the time of restaurant or room booking. Chagny's position between the grands crus of Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet makes Maison Lameloise a natural base for guests combining Côte de Beaune wine exploration with a wellness visit.
Treatments
- Signature relaxation massage
- Hammam and sauna
- Facial (Biologique Recherche products)
Location
36 Place d'Armes, 71150 Chagny
Highlights
- Biologique Recherche facials using personalised Skin Instant diagnosis, among the most respected professional skincare protocols in France
- Intimate spa programme within a three-Michelin-star restaurant-hotel on the southern Côte de Beaune
- Hammam and sauna circuit for thermal preparation before massage or facial treatments
- Refined treatment rooms with restrained Burgundian aesthetic, ensuring focused and personalised service
Tips for visiting
- Book treatments at the same time as restaurant or room reservations — the small number of treatment rooms means advance booking is essential
- Request the Biologique Recherche Skin Instant diagnosis when booking a facial; it determines which specific product protocol is most appropriate
- Consider a hammam session before any massage; therapists note that skin and muscle response to deep-pressure work improves after preparatory heat
- If visiting for the spa without dining, ask about combined thermal circuit and single-treatment options for a half-day visit
Frequently asked questions
Does the spa accept guests who are not staying at Maison Lameloise?
External day guests are welcome to book spa treatments subject to availability. Given the limited number of treatment rooms, advance reservation is strongly advised. Hotel guests receive priority for popular time slots.
What makes Biologique Recherche different from standard hotel spa product lines?
Biologique Recherche uses higher concentrations of active ingredients than most consumer or hotel spa ranges, requiring a skin-condition assessment before treatment selection. The personalised protocol is intended to address specific skin concerns rather than apply a single generic treatment.
How long should a spa visit at Maison Lameloise typically take?
A single massage or facial runs 60–90 minutes. Adding a hammam or sauna session beforehand extends the visit to approximately two to two-and-a-half hours. Full spa days are not part of the standard format; guests typically combine one or two treatments with a meal at the restaurant.
Is the spa accessible by rail from Beaune or Dijon?
Chagny has a TGV stop on the Paris–Lyon line, and the town is approximately 15 kilometres south of Beaune by car on the D974. Visitors without a car can reach Chagny by train from Beaune in around 10 minutes or from Dijon in under 30 minutes.