Gîte des Avaizes

Authentic restored 18th century farmhouse nestled in a picturesque rural mini hamlet, in the heart of the rolling Brionnais Countryside, at the foot of the legendary Mountain de Dun (highest point in the area at 736m), 5 km from the shopping town of La Clayette (numerous local amenities including supermarkets & excellent sports & leisure facilities including a swimming pool), nestled in an amphitheater on the banks of a 30-hectare lake bordered by a majestic medieval château (dating from 1380), a true Burgundy heritage gem! Absolute tranquility in the verdant Sornin valley, nestled in the foothills of the nearby North Beaujolais massif (a vast area protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems), bordering the Haut Clunisois & its "Verts Vallons" of Southern Burgundy (protected as a Natura 2000 zone), as well as the bucolic Grosne valley (the "Little Switzerland of the Mâconnais"), not far from Mont Saint-Cyr (highest point in Southern Burgundy at 771m). Location of choice on the Romanesque church circuit & signposted hiking trails (connected to the Mountain de Dun "Petite Randonnée" trail), close to various "balades vertes" (a vast network covering the region to discover on foot or mountain bike), 5 km from the "Cycloroute71" (Saône-et-Loire cycling route), 15 km from the GR7, 16 km from a signposted "VTT-FFC" mountain bike route (linked to a vast network of similar routes criss-crossing the Brionnais region), 28 km of the Voie Verte "Véloire" along the banks of the Loire (Europe's last wild river), 29 km of the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre (linked to the EuroVélo6 cycle route and the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo"), 30 km from the first vineyards of the Beaujolais (first vineyard in the world to be recognized as a "UNESCO World Geopark") & 40 km from the Côtes Maconnaises ("Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & "Route des Vins du Beaujolais" to discover). Privileged location in the heart of the superb Charolais-Brionnais region, which has been awarded the "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" label - a land of livestock breeding and traditions, and the birthplace of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed - at the crossroads of the Allier, Loire & Rhône departments, at the crossroads of the Sologne & Bourbonnaise Mountains, the Roannais region, the Mâconnais-Clunisois and the Beaujolais. 16 km from Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais & its iconic weekly "Market aux Bestiaux" (dating from the late 15th century), 20 km from Charlieu, 24 km from the medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais awarded the rare "Plus beaux villages de France" label, 24 km from Charolles, 29 km from Marcigny (famous Monday morning market created in 1266), 32 km from Paray-le-Monial, 41 km from Roanne, 43 km from the illustrious abbey-city of Cluny, 44 km from Digoin (river Marina coiled at the convergence of 3 renowned canals, including the famous Canal du Centre), 40 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais) & 56 km from the TGV station at Mâcon Loché. A relaxing pied-à-terre just a stone's throw from nature and amenities!

Lætitia & Fabien welcome you to an authentic, traditional 18th-century farmhouse, fully restored & revisited as a gentle holiday retreat, nestled in a quiet, south-west facing hillside, on the edge of a small road, in the heart of a picturesque residential rural mini hamlet. Magnificent surrounding countryside, totally restful & relaxing, nestled in the heart of the gentle, rolling Mountain brionnaise countryside (on a natural area protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), in the hollow of a verdant valley of wooded bocage meadows crossed by a small river (home to the peaceful & famous local Charolais cows in season), encircled by beautiful & vast wild forests (to be explored on relaxing walks or mountain bike rides). Peace & tranquility in the heart of a peaceful, unspoilt rural setting, combining agriculture & nature, nestled at the foot of the famous Mountain de Dun, steeped in legend & mystery (highest point in the area at 736m), an exceptional 360° panoramic sentinel (offering, on a clear day, an unmissable view of "up to 35 bell towers") & a site steeped in history (notably Celtic) with an elegant 12th-century Romanesque chapel at its summit. Comfortable Holiday cottage on the site of former stables. Warm country style with contemporary accents. Pleasant, large panoramic terrace (planted with flowers) adjoining a small enclosed courtyard (in the shade of an old turreted dovecote), offering a beautiful, unobstructed view of the hamlet and surrounding Countryside (including nearby pastures).
Composition : Holiday cottage in the owners' house (total independence with no facing building). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating. Holiday cottage in duplex. Ground floor: living room-kitchen, shower room, separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x200cm). Terrace overlooking small enclosed courtyard + private parking. Supermarket 4.5 km. Shops & amenities 5 km.