La Ferme de l'Etang

Authentic, fully-restored traditional 19th-century farmhouse - flanked by an attractive contemporary extension - set in the heart of the Cluny countryside, on a vast 1-hectare natural estate, 5 km from Taizé (& its famous religious community) and 9 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, "the spiritual heart of medieval Europe", with its rare and prestigious "European Heritage" label (all amenities on site). Pleasant, rolling country setting, nestled on the edge of forest and meadows in the wooded foothills of the South Burgundy Massif, in the hollow of the bucolic Grosne valley and a protected area classified as a "Natura 2000" zone for its remarkable ecosystem, on marked "balades vertes" footpaths (connected to the GR76 pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela and the historic "Chemin des Moines"), 500m from the voie verte & a 27 km "coup de cœur" cycling loop, 6 km from the renowned GMT mountain bike route (Grand Tour du Massif sud Bourgogne), 5 km from the Romanesque church circuit, not far from the wine route (first vineyards 2.5 km). An ultra-privileged location, right in the heart of the Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Mâconnais vineyards, at the crossroads of the Chalonnais and Bresse Bourguignonne regions, all rich in magnificent landscapes, renowned gastronomy & a literally exceptional historical heritage (notably medieval and Romanesque). Ideal for exploring the whole of southern Burgundy: 15 km from the famous medieval town of Brancion, 17 km from the medieval village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National (classified as a "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté"), 26 km from Tournus, 30 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 29 km away), 29 km from the magnificent Roche de Solutré landscape jewel (Grand Site de France), 39 km from Charolles, 42 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (Ville d'Art et d'Histoire), 50 km from La Clayette, 52 km from Paray-le-Monial, 52 km from Le Creusot (Les Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 46 km away) & 53 km from Louhans. The perfect spot for a rejuvenating country break with your "mini tribe"!

Françoise & Guy (an artist and sculptor whose many works can be admired in the garden, or you can visit their studio) welcome you to an authentic, carefully restored traditional 19th century farmhouse, flanked by an original contemporary extension. A small, rural hamlet set in peaceful, rolling Cluny countryside, at the foot of the wooded foothills of the southern Burgundy massif (the northernmost link in the Monts du Mâconnais, offering magnificent nature walks and mountain bike trails, as well as splendid views as far as Mont-Blanc on a clear day). Soothing country setting, nestled in a bucolic valley on the edge of fields & meadows (with the famous Charolais cows as privileged neighbors) on the edge of large forests, on a vast 1 ha natural property. Very comfortable gîte. Very spacious. Vast living room. Unusual kitchen with character, totally exotic, fitted out in the historic cowsheds (which still have the original stone floor and feed troughs). Warm, contemporary style with a colorful, vitamin-packed "pop" feel. Large, exposed & shaded terrace, partly sheltered (complemented by a spacious panoramic balcony-terrace upstairs). Pleasant private garden with trees, plenty of shade in summer, ping-pong table and swing for children. Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside.
Composition: Access via 100m stone path. Gîte adjoining owners' home (total independence). Wifi access. Electric heating + wood-burning stove. Ground floor: kitchen, living room, shower room, separate toilet. 1st floor: 4 bedrooms (2 with 2 single beds 80x200cm convertible into 2 single beds. 160x200cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190xm / bed 2 p. 140x190cm), shower room, separate toilet. Balcony-terrace + terrace + garden + private parking. Large shared plot (1 ha). All amenities 9 km.