La Châtaigneraie

Comfortable gîte - with en-suite bedrooms & pétanque court - nestled in a charming, carefully restored 19th-century country house, 5.5 km from the prestigious Gallo-Roman archeological site of Bibracte (Grand Site de France) & 11 km from Etang-sur-Arroux (many amenities including supermarket). Peaceful, typical market town nestled in the countryside in the heart of the Morvan Natural Park, on the slopes of the famous Mont-Beuvray - a magnificent forest site classified & protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone", nestled on the southern slopes of the Morvan massif - in a sublime, unspoilt setting of nature & greenery, a gentle mountain undulating with vast bocages & deep, wild forests. An ultra-privileged location on the routes of numerous marked "balades vertes" hiking trails, the renowned GRP "Grand Tour du Morvan", the GR 131, the mythical GTMC (Grande Traversée du Massif Central) mountain bike circuit & a referenced 28 km "coup de cœur" cycling loop, 21 km from the Voie Verte (in its "all-terrain" version as "du Morvan aux Vignobles" / double itinerary connected by a signposted cycle route), not far from the Romanesque church circuit, and some 40 kms from the first Couchois vineyards (Côtes Chalonnaises / adjoining the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune) & the "Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grand Crus". In the heart of the Autunois, a sumptuous region steeped in history, traditions, legends & mysteries, rich in a rare historical heritage (ancient, medieval, industrial...) as well as grandiose landscapes. A prime location for exploring, at the crossroads of the Nièvre (Grands Lacs du Morvan) and Côte d'Or regions, 19 km from Autun (classified as a "Ville d'Art & d'Histoire" with 2,000 years of human history), 26 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple, 28 km from Château-Chinon, 29 km from the departure station for the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of unusual nature rides), 32 km from the "Diverti'Parc" amusement park (a playful paradise for children), 36 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 43 km away) & 41 km from the renowned Lac des Settons (supervised sandy beach, water sports center & multiple water activities). The perfect resort for a rejuvenating "breath of fresh air" in the heart of nature, in the footsteps of Vercingetorix & Caesar!

A charming, authentic 19th-century country home, fully and lovingly restored, located in the heart of the Morvan Natural Park within a peaceful, typical, and lively little Morvan village nestled on the southeastern slope of the famous Mont-Beuvray, an exceptional vantage point rising to 821 meters and offering extraordinary views (all the way to Mont Blanc!), whose summit is occupied by the renowned “oppidum” of Bibracte, an ancient fortified Gallic city—one of the best-preserved, with its ramparts and neighborhoods spanning 200 hectares (awarded the prestigious “Grand Site de France” designation). Perched like a “balcony” on the edge of the forests, on an exposed plateau overlooking a bucolic valley of hedgerows, nestled within a remarkable protected site designated as a “Natura 2000” area (for its rich ecosystem), not far from Haut Folin, the highest peak in Burgundy (901m), the village boasts a preserved rural and natural setting of gently rolling mountains—utterly peaceful—offering sublime panoramic views and landscapes (to explore on walks, bike rides, or mountain bike trips—with direct access from the holiday cottage). Comfortable holiday cottage. Spacious and bright. Warm, rustic charm with contemporary touches. A large, intimate terrace (shaded and/or sunny) nestled at the back of the house, opening onto a large gravel courtyard—the perfect “natural” pétanque court. Beautiful, unobstructed views of the surrounding Countryside just steps from the holiday cottage.
Layout: Semi-detached house in the village on two levels. Wi-Fi (fiber). Electric heating + wood heating stove. Ground floor: open-concept living-kitchen-dining area (with a 140x190cm two-person sofa bed as an extra bed), laundry room, separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms (1 double bed, 140x190 cm / 2 single beds, 90x190 cm / 1 double bed, 140x190 cm) with private bathroom (shower/toilet). Terrace (with electric griddle) + gravel courtyard (pétanque court) + private uncovered parking (3 spaces). Local shops on site. Amenities, including a supermarket, 12 km away. Charging station for electric or hybrid vehicles (fee applies).