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!

Delightful, authentic 19th-century country house, fully restored with great care, located in the heart of the Morvan Natural Park, in a peaceful, typical Morvan village with shops, set on a south-east-facing hillside on the slopes of the famous Mont-Beuvray, an exceptional belvedere culminating at 821m, offering an extraordinary view (as far as Mont-Blanc!), whose summit is occupied by the renowned "oppidum" of Bibracte, an ancient Gallic fortified city, one of the best preserved with its ramparts and quarters stretching over 200 ha (awarded the prestigious "Grand Site de France" label). Perched "on a balcony" on the edge of the forest, on an exposed plateau overlooking a bucolic bocage valley, in the heart of a remarkable protected site & classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" (for its rich ecosystem), not far from the Haut Folin, the highest point in Burgundy (901m), the village boasts an unspoilt natural setting of gentle rolling mountains, totally soothing, offering sublime panoramas & landscapes (to be explored on foot, by bike or mountain bike / direct access from the Holiday cottage). Comfortable Holiday cottage. Spacious & bright. Warm country style with contemporary accents. Large, intimate terrace (shaded and/or exposed) nestled at the back of the house, opening onto a large gravel courtyard, perfect for a "natural" pétanque court. Beautiful unobstructed views of the surrounding Countryside just a stone's throw from the Holiday cottage.
Composition : Semi-detached house on 2 levels. Wifi (fiber). Electric heating + wood stove. Ground floor: living room-kitchen (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm), laundry room, separate WC. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm / bed 2 p. 140x190cm) with private bathroom (shower/WC). Terrace + gravel courtyard (pétanque court) + private uncovered parking (3 spaces). Small shops on site. Amenities including supermarket 12 km away. Electric vehicle charging station (fee payable).