La Forge

Authentic, traditional Bresse home dating from 1850, brick and timber-framed, steeped in history and meticulously restored, set in the heart of the Louhannaise countryside, in a pleasant, typical little market town nestled on the banks of the Seille (with its delightful marina and lock). Ultra-privileged location on the very route of the voie verte, adjacent to the Romanesque church route, between world-renowned South Burgundy vineyards (Côtes Mâconnaises, Côtes Chalonnaises & Côtes de Beaune) and Jura vineyards (various wine routes to explore), 5 km from the charming medieval town of Louhans & its famous street with 157 arcades (all shops and services on site). Right in the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne - a magnificent, unspoilt region, birthplace of the famous Bresse poultry AOC, with richly varied landscapes, between bocage plains dotted with ponds, forests, rivers, meadows and the mountainous foothills of the Jura massif - at the crossroads of the Ain, Jura and the rich territories of the Chalonnais, Mâconnais & Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Ideal for commuting (A6 26 km / A39 18 km): 26 km from Tournus, 32 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 37 km from Chalon-sur-Saône, 56 km from Mâcon, 58 km from Beaune and 60 km from the abbey town of Cluny. Numerous leisure and sporting activities nearby, including nature, culture and gastronomy!

Jean-Marc & Béatrice welcome you to an authentic Bresse home dating from 1850 - with its elegant traditional brick and half-timbered architecture - carefully restored and steeped in history (at once an old village forge and a farmhouse). In the heart of a residential hamlet nestled on the edge of fields, forests & meadows, bordering the center of the charming little market town of Branges (a river village crossed by the "voie verte", with a delightful marina and lock set amidst unspoilt countryside), nestled on the banks of the Seille (the most important river in Bresse, just a stone's throw from the B&B), a remarkable ecosystem largely classified as a Natura 2000 zone (migratory bird reserve, rare plant species, numerous fish including the famous catfish, animals and wildlife...), navigable for 39 km between Louhans and La Truchère through magnificent landscapes, offering a wide range of leisure activities (hiking, pleasure cruises, canoeing, fishing....). Spacious, comfortable gîte. Large living room. Warm country atmosphere - between tradition and modernity - combining the charm of authenticity and the exotic ambience of an old house (beautifully restored as part of its heritage: conservation of the old base of the smithy, with original stones, bricks, beams and floor tiles...). Sheltered terrace and large, pleasantly landscaped garden, ideal play area for children, offering a pleasant little rest and relaxation area.
Composition : Detached house. Single-storey gîte. Wifi access. Gas central heating. Kitchen-living room (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm), 1 bedroom (bed 2 p. 140x190cm), shower room (shower/independent wc included in shower room). Sheltered terrace + bicycle room (closed and secure) + private garden. Private shaded parking. 4 bicycles available. Shops and services 5 km. Mâcon TGV train station 64 km. Creusot TGV station 63 km.