la Madonne

Stay in the "heart of the vines" on the land of the famous "Moulin à Vent" - the most prestigious of the Beaujolais crus - on the borders of the Mâconnais & Haut Beaujolais mountains, just a stone's throw from the renowned Touroparc Zoo (a 12-hectare zoological park and amusement & leisure park including a vast "Water Park") and the eminent "Hameau Dubœuf" (Europe's 1st vineyard & wine theme park)! Authentic, fully restored 19th-century winegrower's house - with enclosed courtyard terrace - nestled in a peaceful setting (4.5 km from a supermarket) in a peaceful, picturesque winegrowing hamlet, perched on a gentle hillside, 10 km from the sales town of Crêches-sur-Saône (with its extensive shopping area) & 16 km from Mâcon, Burgundy's southernmost city (river Marina on site). In the heart of unspoilt Countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), nestled in a sublime, postcard-perfect landscape on a vast, undulating plateau of vineyards overlooking the Val de Saône (not far from the banks of the river, part of which is classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone"), in close proximity to the sumptuous landscaped jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson "Grand Site de France" (15 km away) & a vast wild forest. Ultra-privileged Location on the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" (a continuation of the Routes des Vins du Beaujolais), the Romanesque church circuit, numerous "natural" hiking trails winding between vineyards & nature, including a signposted "Balade Verte" (a vast network of similar hiking trails throughout the region), the superb GRP "Crus, Vignobles et Monts du Beaujolais" (connected to the GR76), the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire by bike) & a signposted Bike / Mountain bike itinerary (linked to a vast mountain bike area criss-crossing the massif), at 6.5 km from the Voie Bleue along the Saône (linked to the EuroVélo17 & "ViaRhôna" cycle routes) and 13 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle Bourgogne du Sud". At the crossroads of the Rhône & Ain, Mâconnais, Beaujolais, Clunisois-Tournugeois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Bresse de l'Ain. Location of choice for easy access to several départements (A6 & RCEA connection 12 km away): 12 km from Mâcon Loché TGV station, 13 km from Belleville-en-Beaujolais, 19 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 27 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône, 30 km from Vonnas (Georges Blanc's gastronomic village), 33 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny, 44 km from Bourg-en-Bresse, 47 km from Tournus & 48 km from La Clayette. A "pied à terre" with a complete change of scene, close to all amenities, for a "mise au vert" full of pleasures and discoveries!

A close friend of several local winegrowers (who will be happy to advise you on tours & tastings) and sister of one of the few remaining "vineyard ploughmen on horseback" (with the possibility of attending one of his work sessions), Sabine opens the doors of an authentic 19th-century winegrower's residence, completely restored & revisited as a cosy resort, nestled in a quiet lane, just a stone's throw from the famous 15th-century mill (listed as a "Monument Historique"), iconic emblem of the local AOC, and an elegant 17th-century château, in a picturesque hamlet steeped in history and perfectly preserved, perched as a "lookout" & "panoramic belvedere" on a gentle hill overlooking the Val de Saône, offering sumptuous panoramic views as far as Mont-Blanc on a clear day! A sublime, unspoilt Vineyard setting, nestled in the rolling Countryside on the borders of the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions (protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora and fauna), at the very heart of the bucolic vineyards of the "Moulin à Vent", the most prestigious of the Beaujolais crus, close to a large, wild, unspoilt forest as well as the banks of the Saône (protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystems, particularly ornithological). Literally a "postcard" setting & beautifully landscaped, overlooking the "historic town" of Romanèche-Thorins, a charming little village brimming with charm, home to the renowned "Hameau Dubœuf" & its Unusual "little train" (Europe's 1st vine & wine theme park) as well as the renowned Touroparc Zoo (a 12-hectare zoological park & nature-oriented family amusement park with a vast "water park"). Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country charm with contemporary accents, mixing tradition & modernity with "shabby chic" touches, a "brocante" spirit & a "neo-rustic" atmosphere, sublimated by the totally exotic soul of an old rural home and by a soothing "cameo" in the bedrooms. Lots of charm. Cosy and warm. Pleasant enclosed courtyard planted with trees and flowers, with a potential "natural" petanque court, adorned with a large, exposed terrace. Composition: Semi-detached house with the owner's living quarters (totally independent from the Holiday cottage). Wifi (fiber). Gas heating. Ground floor: living room-kitchen (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm), separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 4 beds 1 p. 90x190cm including 2 bunk beds), bathroom (shower/Wc). Private enclosed courtyard with terrace area. Supermarket 4.5 km. All amenities 10 km away (large sales agent area).