La Bouquine

5 km from the Golf de la Salle, in the heart of the magnificent Haut Maconnais vineyards & its mythical "Chardonnay" grape variety! Authentic, fully-restored 19th-century character property in the heart of the countryside, in a charming, typical winegrowing village, 11 km from the picturesque & peaceful village of Lugny ("the little capital of the Haut-Mâconnais", with its many shops, renowned "Accrobranche" site & leading Burgundy wine-producing winery) & 11 km from Mâcon, Burgundy's most southern city (all amenities on site). Magnificent, unspoilt countryside setting, nestled in a verdant valley combining vineyard slopes & meadows encircled by gentle wooded hills, in the foothills of the southern Burgundy Massif (a vast wilderness area largely protected as a "Zones Natura 2000" for its rich ecosystems), overlooking the Saône valley. Privileged location on the routes of several well-known mountain bike trails, including the GTM (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne, linked to a vast network of signposted mountain bike trails criss-crossing the massif, with "VTT FFC" accreditation), just a stone's throw from the Romanesque church circuit, "balades vertes" signposted footpaths (numerous hiking trails of the same type winding their way between vineyards and nature, to be explored on foot or mountain bike in the area) and the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne", 8 km from the "Voie Bleue" along the banks of the Saône, linked to the "Voie Verte" of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" and to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire by bike), 11 km from a 17 km "vélo coup de cœur" loop & 13 km from the GR76 linked to the mythical "Chemin des Moines" (formerly linking the abbeys of Cîteaux & Cluny). A prime location, on the border with the Ain department, at the crossroads of the Mâconnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais and Bresse Bourguignonne regions, all rich in grandiose landscapes, exceptional heritage & renowned gastronomy, in close proximity to the vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises and Beaujolais (the world's first vineyard to be recognized as a "UNESCO World Geopark"). Ideal for touring: 10 km from the shopping village of Pont de Vaux (river Marina), 21 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 23 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 24 km from Tournus, 25 km from the Mâcon Loché TGV train station, 26 km from the landscaped gem of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labelled "Grand Site de France", 31 km from the rare Truchère Nature Reserve (a remarkable protected ecosystem), 32 km from Cuisery, one of France's 8 exclusive "Villages du Livre", 45 km from Chalon sur Saône (classified as a "City of Art and History") & 46 km from Bourg-en-Bresse. Ideal for wine lovers and nature lovers alike, as part of a soothing "green getaway" with family or friends!

Michel opens the doors to an authentic, fully-restored 19th-century winegrower's house, nestled in a quiet, lane-side setting in the heart of a peaceful, charming winegrowing village steeped in history and perfectly preserved, rich in heritage (majestic medieval castle with high square keep built in the 13th century, listed 11th-century Romanesque church, 16th-century Perceval tower, ancient 17th-century bridge, water mills, beautiful traditional Burgundian houses perfectly restored...to discover on site). Nestled in the gentle, unspoilt Countryside of the Haut Mâconnais, combining viticulture and nature, on a site protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna, in a bucolic valley of meadows & vineyards (several AOCs, including the famous "Viré-Clissé" Chardonnay), on the edge of vast wild forests (most of which are classified as "Natura 2000 zones" for their rich ecosystems), the village offers a beautiful landscape setting, 100% restful & relaxing. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Spacious living room. Country charm with contemporary accents, a touch of the "rustic". Intimate, pleasant little gravel courtyard "enclosed by walls", planted with trees and flowers, with a large, approved terrace area, naturally shaded under the trees, offering a beautiful, unobstructed view of the surrounding Countryside & vineyards.
Composition : Holiday cottage adjoining the owners' home (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating (mixed radiators & underfloor heating). Holiday cottage on 2 levels (access via outside staircase). 1st floor: living room/kitchen, lounge (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm), shower room, separate WC. 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm). Enclosed courtyard + terrace + private parking. Private bicycle storage. Supermarket 6 km away. Small shops (including mini-market) 10.5 km away. All amenities 11 km away.