Chez les Vendangeurs

A magical change of scenery! Charming Holiday cottage - with a delightful "open" garden overlooking the Vineyard - housed in a characterful Burgundy farmhouse dating from 1798, steeped in history & completely restored, set in the quiet of a historic family vineyard (AOC Maranges Côtes de Beaune organic), in the heart of a picturesque wine-growing village nestling on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre (a navigable route to discover on a boat trip or on foot / two river ports less than 10 kms away), 3.5 km from the charming spa town of Santenay (numerous small shops including a large mini-market and leisure facilities / swimming pool & casino on site) & 8 km from Chagny, renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market (all amenities including supermarkets on site). Magnificent landscaped setting nestled in rolling wine-growing Countryside (in an area protected by various "Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF zones for its rich ecosystems), bordering the sumptuous Vaux valley ("la petite Suisse 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 Couchois, Côtes Chalonnaises, Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, close to Mont Rome, the territory's highest point at 546m (a major rock-climbing site & belvedere renowned for its exceptional view stretching from the Saône to the Autunois). Ideally situated on the Romanesque churches circuit, the "Route des Grands Vins" (which continues the illustrious and nearby "Route des Grands Crus" through the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), the superb GRP "Au Fil des Vignobles et Vallées" (connected to the GR7, GR76 & GR137) & several signposted footpaths (for walking or mountain biking), 1 km from the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre linked to the EuroVélo6 cycle route and the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo", 1.5 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" linked to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à Vélo), 3.5 km from the Voie Verte "La Voie des Vignes" (36 km route through the vineyards of Burgundy's Grand Crus, the world's finest) & 8 km from the Voie des Étangs cycle route. Ultra-privileged 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 (& its Natural Park). 7 km from the renowned prehistoric site of Chassey-le-Camp (classified MH), 9 km from the medieval wine-growing village of Nolay (Lake on site), 9.5 km from the charming medieval village of Couches (home to Queen Marguerite de Bourgogne's sumptuous 13th-century château or the seven menhirs of Epoigny, one of Burgundy's most important megalithic sites), 21 km from Beaune, 25 km from Chalon-sur-Saône ("City of Art and History"), 26 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 25 km away), 35 km from Autun ("City of Art and History") & 59 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte ("Grand Site de France"). Possibility of renting the property's 2 Holiday cottages together (with n°1674) for a total capacity of 7 people. An ideal little cocoon for a soothing romantic break in the Countryside, immersed in a literal postcard landscape!

Descended from an historic family of winegrowers established on the spot since 1830, Fernand & Catherine welcome you to an authentic Burgundy longère dating from 1798, fully restored to the highest standards and steeped in history (once the "maison de maitre" of a local notable), set in the calm of their family-run, organically-farmed vineyard (AOC Maranges Côtes de Beaune / tastings & tours possible in the building's ancient, multi-century vaulted cellars). In a residential hamlet overlooking the picturesque wine village of Cheilly-les-Maranges, nestled along the Canal du Centre on the banks of the Cosanne & Dheune rivers. Magnificent surrounding countryside (protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), nestled in the hollow of the Maranges valley & its bucolic rolling Countryside combining vineyard slopes, wooded meadows & beautiful wild forests. A site of outstanding beauty. Superb unobstructed views of the Vineyards & surrounding Countryside. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country charm combined with fine heritage restoration (original mantelpiece, floor tiles, beams...). Lots of charm & character. The gentle, relaxing ambience of an authentic Countryside home. Large, exposed & shaded terrace (partly sheltered) opens onto a pleasant, large garden, carefully planted with grass & trees, bordered by historic dry-stone walls, nestled out of sight on the edge of the Vineyard.
Composition: Single-storey Holiday cottage adjoining a winery & the owners' dwelling (total independence without vis-à-vis). Wifi (fiber). Gas central heating + wood stove. Washing machine in adjoining room (access from outside). Ground floor: kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom (2-p. bed 160x200cm), shower room, separate toilet. Private terrace + garden + shaded parking. Bike room. Small shops & mini-market 3.5 km. Amenities & supermarkets 8 km.