La Butarde

Between "City & Countryside" close to all amenities! Spacious family suite nestled under the roofs of an authentic, fully-restored 19th-century farmhouse, on a 1500m² enclosed property in a small hamlet, 2.5 km from the small, typical & commercial village of Branges, a river Marina nestling on the banks of the Seille (natural site classified & protected as "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF for its remarkable ecosystems) & 6.5 km from Louhans, the famous capital of the Bresse region, famous for its iconic medieval shopping street with its 157 arcades (one of the most remarkable of its kind in France and Europe) and for its famous Monday market, which has been awarded the "Remarkable site of taste" label (all amenities on site). In the heart of the unspoilt Bresse-Louhannais Countryside, a mix of agriculture and nature, with wooded meadows and fields of crops. Privileged location 400m from the Voie Verte Bressanne (Bresse greenway), which links up with the "Cycloroute71" (Saône-et-Loire bicycle tour), the Voie Bleue (along the Saône) & the Voie Verte de la "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" (both 22 km away), and the Voie Verte de la Bresse Jurassienne (Jurassic Bresse greenway), as well as three signposted "balades vertes" hiking trails (a rich network of similar hiking trails throughout the region, on foot or mountain bike) & the Romanesque church circuit, nestled between the world-renowned South Burgundy vineyards (Côtes Mâconnaises, Côtes Chalonnaises, Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune) & the Jura vineyards (first vineyards 25 kms away / various wine routes to explore including the "Route des Grands Vins" & the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus"). In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - a magnificent, unspoilt region rich in varied & contrasting landscapes, combining wooded plains dotted with ponds & rivers, and the mountainous foothills of the nearby Jura massif, at the crossroads of the Ain & Jura départements, at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Mâconnais and Bresse de l'Ain & du Jura. Ideal for exploring: 20 km from Cuisery ("le Village du livre"), 25 km from the medieval town of Romenay, 27 km from Tournus, 27 km from Cuiseaux ("le Village des peintres"), 28 km from the rare Réserve Naturelle de la Truchère (remarkable ecosystem, mosaic of natural environments nestled near the Saône-Seille confluence), 33 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 33 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labelled "City of Art & History"), 45 km from Seurre, 48 km from the medieval village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National labelled "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté" & 55km from Mâcon. The perfect little "nid" for a relaxing stopover for lovers or family!

Maryse welcomes you to an authentic, traditional 19th-century farmhouse, completely refurbished as a comfortable guest house, nestled in a quiet, "mini belvedere" on a southwest-facing hillside overlooking the gentle Countryside. In a peaceful residential hamlet, close to the center of the picturesque village of Branges, nestled on the banks of the Seille, a bucolic, fish-filled river protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF for its remarkable wealth of flora & fauna. Boasting a river marina & a historic lock dating from the late 18th century, offering the assurance of a peaceful change of scenery with the passage of boats from all over Europe in season, as well as the possibility of renting a boat without a license, this charming typical village has numerous small shops (including a mini-market) & enjoys a soothing rural & natural setting, mixing agriculture & nature, between fields & wooded meadows dotted with rivers & ponds and beautiful wild forests. Spacious family room cocooned under the roof. Warm, contemporary country charm enhanced by the skeleton of the timber-framed walls and the original roof structure. Enclosed 1500m² property (electric gate) featuring a large courtyard with two gravelled areas, one of which is shaded by a birch tree, and a lawned garden, complemented by a vast terrace sheltered by a passageway.
Features: Family room on 1st floor (separate entrance). Wifi (fiber). PAC heating. Air-conditioning. 2 adjoining bedrooms (bed 2 p. 180x200cm / bed 2 p. 140x190cm + bed 1 p. 120x190cm) with TV & private bathroom (shower/Wc independent). Kitchenette available on ground floor (microwave/fridge/laundry for a fee). Breakfast & meals served in owner's living room on ground floor. Enclosed grounds (1500m²). Sheltered terrace + courtyard terraces (gravel). Carport. Convenience store 1.5 km. Supermarket 5 km. Restaurant 6 km.