Gîte Angeline

Authentic traditional 19th century Bresse farmhouse nestled in the heart of a peaceful typical village, 5.5 km from the charming market town of Cuisery, one of France's 8 exclusive "Villages du Livre" (with numerous amenities including supermarkets & the renowned "Centre Eden", an educational center dedicated to the environment & Biodiversity), crossed by the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire by bike) & 13 km from Tournus on the banks of the Saône (world-renowned abbey site & river Marina / A6 & all amenities on site). In the heart of the Bresse Countryside, in a peaceful setting combining agriculture & nature, near the banks of the Sâne & Seille rivers (classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich ecosystems) and several vast wild forests (including the Réserve Naturelle de la Truchère, a remarkable protected ecosystem, a rare mosaic of diverse natural environments nestled close to the Saône-Seille confluence) and the wooded foothills of the Massif Sud Bourgogne (rich in a vast network of referenced mountain bike trails, labelled "VTT FFC"). Ultra-privileged location on the Romanesque churches circuit & the "Chemin de Cluny" GR, 13 km from the "Voie Bleue" (along the Saône) adjoining the "Voie Verte de la Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud", 13 km from a 42 km "coup de cœur" referenced bike loop, 13 km from the renowned GTM (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne) mountain bike trail, 20 km from the "Voie Bressanne" greenway, within easy reach of numerous "balades vertes" hiking trails (a vast network criss-crossing the region), 15 km from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais, 40 km from the Côtes Chalonnaises & 40 km from the vineyards of the Jura ("Routes des Vins de Bourgogne", "Route des Grands Vins" & routes des Vins du Jura to explore). Prime location, on the borders of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - close to the mountain foothills of the Jura massif, at the crossroads of Bresse de l'Ain, Bresse Jurassienne, Chalonnais, Mâconnais & Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), at the crossroads of the Ain & Jura departments. Ideal for exploring: 6 km from the medieval village of Romenay, 20 km from Louhans, 25 km from the medieval town of Brancion, 36 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (with the "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté" label), 39 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (with the "City of Art and History" label), 42 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 49 km away), 42 km from Bourg-en-Bresse, 46 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 46 km from Lons-le-Saunier and 52 km from the magnificent landscape of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson (classified as a "Grand Site de France"). Possibility of renting together with the adjoining Holiday cottage (n°652) for a total capacity of 11 people. The perfect "pied-à-terre" for a rejuvenating "green getaway at a low price", with family or friends!

"Holiday cottage in an authentic, fully renovated 19th-century traditional Bresse farmhouse, nestled on the edge of fields in the heart of a typical village. Nestled in the heart of the gentle Louhannaise Bresse Countryside, on the banks of the Sâne, a stone's throw from its confluence with the Seille (classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rare ecosystems), close to the Saône, bordered by a vast wild Forest, home to a natural site protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna, this peaceful, perfectly preserved & safeguarded village enjoys a soothing landscape of bucolic wooded plains dotted with numerous ponds & rivers, The 12-hectare "Domaine des Druides" (the Druids' Domain), where Gallo-Roman remains can be discovered, offers a fishing pond, an arboretum and a rare & very Unusual Gallic hut reconstituted in the heart of the Forest ("La Maison Gauloise"), a copy of the dwelling of a 1st-century Celtic chieftain as found on the west bank of the Saône. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. A warm, rustic country feel, combined with the totally exotic soul of an old rural home (magnificent period floors in cement tiles, terracotta tiles & "terrazzo", original beams & old doors). Large covered terrace complemented by a vast sheltered passageway opening onto a pleasant small garden.
Composition: Building comprising 2 Holiday cottages + small communal room (adjoining), adjoining village hall and small (rarely used) clubroom. Gas central heating. Ground-floor Holiday cottage: kitchen-living room, living room (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm), 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm + bed 1 p. 90x190cm / bed 2 p 140x190cm), bathroom (bath), separate toilet. Covered terrace + sheltered passageway + garden + private parking. Bike room. Shops including supermarket 5.5 km.