About us
Discover the history of Villa Thaïs, our charming guesthouse and meet your guides and hosts, Olga and Yuri Praushkin
Olga and Yury
We first saw Villa Thaïs in 2015 and instantly felt it was our home. By a lucky coincidence it was on sale, the purchase went easily and smoothly.
The Villa’s charm, comfort, and prime location inspired us to create a guesthouse in Tonnerre. After a few years of reconstruction we welcomed our first guests in 2019.
Today our mission at Villa Thaïs is to create unique tours of Burgundy and Champagne fusing the beauty and history of these two regions with their finest gastronomy and wines.
Our acquaintance with Burgundy began in 1992 when Yury came here for the first time for his internship. He immediately fell in love with the region’s beauty and charm. Olga, born in Moldova and familiar with wine from childhood, soon shared his passion.
Together we made our dream come true moving from St-Petersburg to Burgundy. We brought our expertise and love for the region to Villa Thaïs, making it a place for unforgettable experiences.
Our values
At Villa Thaïs our guests plunge in a cosy and comfortable world of hedonism, where they enjoy discovering stories, legends and amazing places and also making new friends at dinners accompanied by signature cuisine and specially selected wines from the hosts personal collection