Gîte du Château de Sivignon

Property steeped in history, nestled in the foothills of the iconic Butte de Suin panoramic sentinel, 10 km from the small shopping town of Saint-Bonnet-de-Joux (Supermarket) & 19 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny (all amenities on site). Elegant, fully-restored 18th-century building (including the remains of an authentic former 11th-century "château fort") nestled in the quiet Cluny countryside on the edge of a peaceful, typical village, in a magnificent, undulating landscape cirque of bocage & forest, in a natural area classified & protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone". Privileged location not far from the Romanesque church circuit, on the route of several hiking trails marked out as "balades vertes" (a very rich network of hiking trails of the same type in the surrounding area), 2.5 km from the GR7, 3 km from the GR76, 16 km from the voie verte (and its remarkable "Tunnel du Bois Clair" at 12 km, the longest former railway tunnel in France open to a Voie Verte at 18 km), 19 km from the renowned GMT mountain bike route (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne), 19 km from a referenced 63 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur" (second identical 17 km itinerary accessible at 22 kms) and 19 km from the first Mâcon vineyards of the famous "Val Lamartinien" (named after the famous native French poet and writer) & the Burgundy Wine Route. A prime location on the borders of the Clunisois-Tournugeois region (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), at the crossroads of the splendid, unspoilt Charolais-Brionnais territory - cradle of the world-renowned AOC beef and sheep breeds - rich in sumptuous landscapes and a literally exceptional heritage (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), the Mâconnais & Beaujolais regions (vineyards & various wine routes to discover). An ideal address for easy access to the whole of southern Burgundy: 22 km from Charolles, 31 km from the majestic Roche de Solutré (classified as a "Grand Site de France"), 31 km from La Clayette, 34 km from Mâcon & the Mâcon Loché TGV station, 38 km from Paray-le-Monial (& its world-renowned basilica), 44 km from Tournus & 45 km from the famous Touroparc Zoo animal park. An ideal "pied à terre" for a soothing country break for both family and friends!

Christelle & Patrice welcome you to an elegant 18th-century building, built in part on the remains of a very rare & authentic former 11th-century fortified "château", of which a watchtower remains, steeped in history & fully restored, nestled in the peace and quiet on the edge of pastures & meadows, a stone's throw from a small pond. On the outskirts of the peaceful village of Sivignon, nestled in the foothills of the famous Butte de Suin, 600m above sea level on the watershed between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean, Saône-et-Loire's iconic panoramic sentinel offers a literally exceptional 360° view, as far as Mont-Blanc on a clear day (a local saying goes that you can even see 52 steeples!). Total tranquility in the heart of the Cluny countryside, nestled on a vast "open" plateau of bucolic rolling bocage dominated by the wooded ridges of the many surrounding wild forest massifs (to be explored on foot or mountain bike), in the heart of a magnificent natural area classified & protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" (for the quality of its rich ecosystem). A delightful, unspoilt natural setting, 100% soothing and restful. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm country atmosphere. Large west-facing terrace opening onto a vast 2500m² private garden, planted with trees and grass (including a majestic hundred-year-old walnut tree), with petanque court, perfect natural "playground" for children (with swing, swivel & badminton net). Superb panoramic views & scenery.
Composition: Single-storey detached house. Wifi. Electric heating. Ground floor gîte: living-room-kitchen, 2 bedrooms (2 beds 160x200cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm), shower room, separate toilet. Terrace + 2500m² garden (with children's games and badminton) + pétanque court + bike room + private parking. Shops 10 km. All amenities 19 km.