Domaine de Laizé

Totally atypical and out of the ordinary! Stay in the heart of a renowned equestrian center that has trained several French champions! Charming, authentic 18th-century stables, steeped in history & completely refurbished as Group holiday cottages, nestled in the peace and quiet of a vast 2-hectare estate (both equestrian center and vineyard & farm), in the heart of a peaceful, typical village (AOC "Viré Clessé"), 11 km (equidistance) from the delightful shopping town of Lugny ("the little capital of the Haut-Mâconnais" with its many shops, renowned "Accrobranche" site and leading Burgundy wine-producing winery) and Mâcon (first supermarket 6.5 km). In the gentle, unspoilt Countryside of Mâcon & its famous vineyards (protected by Natura 2000 & ZNIEFF zones for its rich ecosystems), nestled in a bucolic, undulating winegrowing setting combining agriculture, viticulture & nature, bordering the banks of the Saône and the famous "Val Lamartinien" (named after the famous native French poet and writer), not far from the northern Beaujolais (the world's first Vineyard to be recognized as a UNESCO World Geopark), in the heart of the magnificent Massif Sud Bourgogne (a vast wilderness to explore on foot or mountain bike). Ultra-privileged location on the route of the Romanesque churches & numerous natural hiking trails, including a signposted "Balade Verte" (a vast network of identical hiking trails to discover throughout the region), just a stone's throw from the "Route de Vins de Bourgogne", 3 km from the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire by bike), 3 km of a "VTT FFC" mountain-bike circuit connected to the renowned GTM (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne, linked to a vast network of similar signposted mountain-bike trails criss-crossing the massif), 7 km of the Voie Bleue along the banks of the Saône adjoining the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" (& its remarkable "Tunnel du Bois Clair" 19 km away, France's longest former railway tunnel open to a Voie Verte at 1.6 km), 10 km of a signposted cycle route serving the river Marina of Pont-de-Vaux (linked to the Saône), 12 km of the GR76 (connected to the historic "Chemin des Moines" linking the abbeys of Citeaux & Cluny as well as to the famous "ViaCluny" GR) & 15 km of a renowned downhill mountain biking track (Mont Saint-Romain). Prime location in the heart of the Mâconnais, at the crossroads of the Ain, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais, Bresse Bourguignonne & Bresse de l'Ain regions. Ideal for exploring (A6 "Mâcon Nord" exit 6.5 km): 5 km from the Golf de la Salle, 7 km from the renowned Grottes d'Azé, 14 km from Mâcon TGV station, 17 km from the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labelled "Grand Site de France", 20 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 21 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 24 km from Tournus, 26 km from the renowned Touroparc Zoo animal park, 27 km from "Hameau Dubœuf" (Europe's 1st vine & wine theme park), 30 km from Vonnas (Georges Blanc's gastronomic village), 35 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (certified "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté"), 30 km from the rare Truchère Nature Reserve (remarkable protected ecosystem), 46 km from Bourg-en-Bresse, 50 km from Louhans (capital of Bresse) & 51 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (certified "City of Art & History"). The ideal spot for a "tribal" get-together in 100% Unusual, ultra-relaxing & inspiring surroundings! Pure bliss for all horse lovers!

Authentic stables dating back to the 18th century, steeped in history & completely restored, nestled in the peace and quiet of a 2-hectare estate, both a renowned equestrian center (having trained several French champions!), winegrower (tastings & sales available) & farmer (cattle breeding & cereal production). A totally Unusual & 100% exotic setting, nestled in the heart of a complex of buildings dedicated to horses (stables, tack rooms, riding arenas, quarries...), on the outskirts of a picturesque wine-growing village (rich in heritage, including an elegant listed 11th-century Romanesque church adorned with an unusual bell tower). Magnificent surrounding countryside, nestled in the gentle Mâconnais winegrowing Countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora and fauna), in a soothing valley of wooded meadows and cultivated fields, dominated by bucolic vineyard slopes (AOC "Viré Clessé" in Chardonnay grape variety), not far from beautiful wild forests, in the heart of a wild massif (to be explored on relaxing walks or mountain bike rides) offering exceptional panoramic belvederes as far as Mont-Blanc on a clear day! Group holiday cottages with vintage-style comfort. Pleasant terrace overlooking the courtyard, adjoining a "mini manège". Composition: Detached house on equestrian center (including owner's residence, "accueil de colonies" with dining rooms and various technical buildings). Gas central heating. Ground floor: living room-kitchen, 4 bedrooms (2 with 2 single beds 90x190cm / 2 single beds. 140x190cm + 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm bunk beds / 4 beds 1 p. 90x190cm) including 1 with private shower room (shower/Wc), shower room (shower), separate toilet. 1st floor: living room, 3 bedrooms (2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm / 3 beds 1 p. 90x190cm / 7 beds 1 p. 90x190cm including 2 bunk beds) including 1 with private shower room (shower/Wc), 2 shower rooms, separate toilet. Terrace (gravel) + private parking. Access to the many "public" areas of the 2-hectare estate. Supermarket 6.5 km. All amenities 11 km.