Gîte du Pallat

A literal haven of peace & relaxation! Delightful, authentic, fully renovated 19th century traditional farmhouse - with pleasant enclosed grounds - nestled in a peaceful, scattered rural hamlet, in the heart of the bucolic local bocage, 5 km from the charming medieval town of Charolles (the "Venise Charolaise"), famous city of Charles the Bold ("Site Clunisien" with numerous amenities including supermarkets as well as rich sports & leisure facilities). Absolute tranquility in the gentle Charolais Countryside (partly protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems), mixing agriculture & nature between gentle meadows dotted with ponds & rivers and beautiful wild forests, nestled between the verdant Arconce valley & the first wooded foothills of the Beaujolais massif (partly protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone"). Location on the route of the Romanesque church circuit & several signposted footpaths, including the nearby "Balades Vertes" (a rich network of identical hiking trails criss-crossing the region, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 14 km from the "Cycloroute71" (bicycle tour of Saône-et-Loire), 15 km from the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre (linked to the EuroVélo6 cycle route and the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo"), connected to the Voie Verte "Véloire" running alongside the famous Canal du Centre and the Loire (the last "wild river in Europe" protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone"), 17 km of signposted mountain bike trails (linked to a vast network of similar routes criss-crossing the country), around 40 km from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais & around 50 km from Beaujolais, the first vineyard in the world to be recognized as a UNESCO World Geopark ("Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & "Route des Vins du Beaujolais" to explore). Privileged location at the very heart of the Charolais-Brionnais region (labelled "Pays d'Art & d'Histoire"), a land of livestock breeding and traditions, cradle of the world-renowned AOC beef breed, at the crossroads of the Clunisois region (both labelled "Pays d'Art & d'Histoire"), Mâconnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (both "Pays d'Art & d'Histoire") & Beaujolais, territories rich in grandiose landscapes, renowned gastronomy & a literally exceptional historical heritage. Ideal for exploring: 18 km from Paray-le-Monial (city of the "Sacré-Coeur"), 19 km from La Clayette, 31 km from Digoin (river Marina connected to the Canal du Centre & "Canal tranquille" linking Digoin to Roanne), 34 km from Marcigny ("Site Clunisien" famous for its Monday morning Market created in 1266), 34 km from the medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais, awarded the rare "Plus beaux villages de France" label, 39 km from Charlieu, 37 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 50 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 50 km from the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson, awarded the "Grand Site de France" label & 52 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 51 km away). The perfect "pied-à-terre" for a relaxing & rejuvenating "green getaway" at low prices!

Michelle & Jean-François welcome you to a delightful, traditional 19th-century farmhouse with character, completely renovated & refurbished as a holiday home, nestled in the calm, unspoilt Charolais Countryside on a gently undulating, south-facing plateau, in the heart of a "dispersed" rural hamlet, 3 kms from the center of the charming, typical village of Celtic origin, Vendenesse-lès-Charolles, with its exceptional heritage (rare "fours à chaux" (lime kilns), unique in France and listed as Historic Monuments, beautiful listed 11th-century Roman church, 16th-century château...). Absolutely tranquil, unoverlooked, nestled in the bucolic local wooded bocage dotted with ponds & rivers (with the famous Charolais cows, grazing peacefully, as close neighbors in season), not far from beautiful wild forests. A soothing, beautifully landscaped setting. Ultra-restful & relaxing setting, literally enchanting. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Exotic country charm with a vintage feel. Large enclosed grounds (home to the owners' sheep parked on site in the spirit of a "micro-farm"), featuring a vast gravel courtyard (perfect "natural" petanque pitch), an exposed terrace ("sur cour"), a pleasant flower-filled garden with orchard (featuring a relaxation area & sandpit for the Kids) & a lush "organic" vegetable garden (vegetables & flowers can be picked). Splendid unobstructed views over the surrounding Countryside & rolling pastures stretching as far as the eye can see. Magnificent scenery.
Composition: Detached house on one level (+ outbuildings). Wifi connection. Oil heating. Ground floor: living room-kitchen (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm), 2 bedrooms (1 bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate WC. Enclosed grounds of 300m² (small garden + courtyard) + gravel terrace (on courtyard) + bike room + private parking. Amenities & supermarkets 5 km away.