Chez Eli

Stay just a stone's throw from the vineyards and the sumptuous Château de Couches, built in the 13th century and known as "the château of Queen Marguerite of Burgundy"! Authentic, traditional 18th-century farmhouse completely renovated - set in a magnificent, ultra-kept 2000m² "park" - nestled in the heart of a peaceful, typical residential hamlet, 2 km from the picturesque medieval & shopping village of Couches (many amenities on site, including a small supermarket). Peace & tranquility nestled in a bucolic wooded valley, within a small Forest, at the foot of the neighboring vineyards & meadows, in gentle rolling Vineyard Countryside (protected by ZNIEFF & various "Zones Natura 2000" for its rich ecosystems). At the gateway to the Parc Naturel du Morvan, in the heart of the Couchois vineyards, a bucolic setting combining vineyard slopes, bocage & beautiful wild forests, bordering the sumptuous Vallée des Vaux ("the little Switzerland of the Chalonnaise") & the famous "Val d'Or" of Mercurey (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of France's oldest AOCs), at the crossroads of the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises, Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, in the immediate vicinity of Mont Rome, the territory's highest point at 546m (major climbing site & belvedere renowned for its exceptional view stretching from the Saône to the Autunois). Ultra-privileged location on the Romanesque churches circuit, the "Route des Grands Vins" (which extends into the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), various signposted footpaths including "balades vertes" (a vast network of hiking trails of the same type criss-crossing the area, to be explored on foot or mountain bike) & the superb GRP "Au Fil des Vineyards et Vallées" (connected to the GR7, GR76 & GR137), at 5.5 km from the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre (a navigable route that can also be explored by boat or on foot) linked to the EuroVélo6 cycle route and the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo", 9 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" linked to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), 9 km from "La Voie des Vignes" (a 36 km route through the vineyards of Burgundy's world-renowned Grand Crus), 15 km from the "La Voie des Étangs" cycle route & 23 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike route (Grande Traversée du Massif Sud Bourgogne). Prime location in the heart of the Chalonnais region, on the border between Côte d'Or and Pays Beaunois, at the crossroads of Autunois and Morvan. A 5.5 km from Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune (river Marina), 6 km from the "Sept menhirs d'Epoigny" (one of the most important megalithic sites in Burgundy), 18 km from Le Creusot (famous Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 17 km away), 11 km from the spa town of Santenay, 12 km from the medieval town of Nolay (on-site Lake), 15 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet Market), 22 km from the wine-growing & medieval town of Givry, 28 km from Autun (labeled "City d'Art et d'Histoire"), 28 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City d'Art et d'Histoire"), 28 km from Beaune, 36 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of Unusual rides in the heart of nature) & 52 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte labeled "Grand Site de France". An exotic "pied-à-terre" in the countryside - with a large garden - just a stone's throw from amenities, nature and history!

Béatrice & Michaël open the doors to an authentic, fully-restored traditional 18th-century farmhouse, nestled on the edge of a quiet lane in a typical, perfectly preserved residential hamlet, a stone's throw from the renowned Château de Couches, a sumptuous 13th-century edifice known as the "home of Queen Marguerite of Burgundy" (an ancient medieval fortress of the Duchy of Burgundy listed as a French historic monument). Total tranquility in a soothing wooded valley with a small, fish-filled river, nestled on the edge of a small Forest beneath the bucolic hillsides of neighboring Vineyards dotted with fields & meadows overlooking the village and the gentle Creuse valley. In the midst of gentle, rolling wine-growing Countryside (protected by ZNIEFF & various "Natura 2000 zones" for its wealth of flora & fauna), a sublime, unspoilt landscape, a succession of rolling hills carpeted with vines, bocage meadows & beautiful wild forests. Beautiful surroundings. Close to the heart of Couches, a picturesque medieval & winegrowing village steeped in charm, located on the route of the ancient Roman road "Agrippa", with an exceptional heritage & many amenities. Comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country charm with contemporary accents in dialogue with the totally exotic soul of an old rural home with "old-world charm". Zen atmosphere. Appreciable sheltered balcony-terrace overlooking a superb 2000m² "park", carefully grassed, planted with flowers & trees, perfect secure "play area" for Kids, offering two gravel terraces (one bordering a mini pond with goldfish, frogs & salamanders), a ping-pong table and a rare Unusual stone "round agora" nestling in the "undergrowth", an appreciable "spot" with the allure of a naturally shaded "Celtic altar" to enjoy the coolness or a refreshing siesta in summer!
Composition : Semi-detached house adjoining the owners' house (total independence). Electric heating. Wifi access. Access to Holiday cottage (located on 1st floor) via outside staircase rising to one level. 1st floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, 2 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / 2 single beds 80x200cm which can be twinned to form a double bed 160x200cm), shower room, separate toilet, laundry room. Balcony + sheltered balcony-terrace + double gravel terrace + garden (2000m²) + private parking. Small shops & restaurants 2 km away. Small supermarket 1.5 km away.