La Demeure de l'Apothicaire

Unique & literally exceptional address! Spacious charming cottage nestled in a magnificent medieval residence from the end of the 11th century with a pleasant intimate enclosed garden - officially listed since 2000 as the oldest dated house in France (1091)! - quietly nestled in the heart of the splendid world-renowned abbey city of Cluny. Ideally located in the hollow of the Mâconnais vineyards on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, the greenway, the mountain bike route referenced by the GTM (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne) & the wine route. In the heart of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art & d'Histoire"), at the crossroads of Mâconnais & Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art & d'Histoire"), splendid territories rich in unique heritage and sumptuous preserved landscapes between beautiful green valleys covered with meadows, wooded hills, bocages, vast forests and hillsides of vineyards. Prime location to shine throughout southern Burgundy: 24 km from the famous Roche de Solutré labeled "Grand Site de France", 26 km from Mâcon, 35 km from Tournus, 36 km from Charolles, 49 km from Chalon-sur -Saône and 50 km from Paray-le-Monial (& its famous basilica). The totally unique privilege of being able to stay out of time in the "spiritual heart of medieval Europe" in the oldest French residence! A magical and absolutely unforgettable experience for all lovers of history and heritage!

Retired architect of the Bâtiments de France, researcher and specialist in medieval architecture and author of reference works on Cluny, Jean-Denis welcomes you to his magnificent medieval residence steeped in history from the end of the 11th century, carefully restored, exceptional because officially listed since 2000 as the oldest dated house in France (1091)! Ultra privileged location: right in the center of the famous abbey city (endowed with the very rare and prestigious "European Heritage" label), on the edge of a quiet street and very close to shops and services. One of the most beautiful pearls of Burgundy, the spiritual heart of medieval Europe with an inestimable historical heritage, nestled in a splendid preserved natural and rural setting. Very comfortable cottage. Ultra spacious and cozy. A lot of charm and character. Warm cachet combining a "bourgeois" spirit (style furniture from the 16th to the 19th century), baroque atmosphere and particularly careful heritage renovation (beams, stained glass windows, door frames, 17th century floor tiles, etc.). You will have a pleasant, intimate, landscaped and wooded enclosed garden, nestled in a quiet area behind the house (lit at night / accessible until 10:30 p.m.).
Composition: Totally independent gîte on the 2nd floor of the owner's house. Wireless. Gas central heating. Living room-kitchen-lounge (sofa convertible into "rapido" system 2 p. 140x190cm as an extra), 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm in each), bathroom (shower / wc). Free laundry service. 800m² enclosed garden (shared with owner). Easy public parking on site. Closed bicycle room. Shops and service on site. Mâcon Loché TGV station 23 km. Bicycles available (free of charge).