la Maison de Marius

Stay in the heart of a prestigious estate! Authentic, carefully restored, multi-century "janitor's cottage" - with access to a beautiful 12x6m swimming pool & tennis court shared with the other holiday cottages on the estate - nestled on the prestigious estate of Château de Chaumont & its exceptional stables, a literal equestrian palace classified as a "Monument Historique" dating from the 17th century (a masterpiece that ranks among the largest private stables of the Ancien Régime in France), nestled in the peace and quiet of the rolling countryside 2.5 km from the charming, typical market town of Saint-Bonnet-de-Joux & 17 km from Charolles, the "Venise Charolaise", famous city of Charles the Bold (all amenities on site). Soothing, unspoilt natural setting, perched on the edge of meadows & a beautiful wild Forest on a panoramic belvedere, in the heart of the magnificent Charolais bocage, on the route of the Romanesque church circuit & several hiking trails marked out as "balades vertes" (a vast network of identical hiking trails to be explored in the area, on foot or mountain bike), 4.5 km from the GR7, 17 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route (linked to the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo") along the famous Canal du Centre (connected to the voie verte), 19 km from the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire by bike), 25 km from the Voie Verte "Véloire" along the Loire (Europe's last wild river, protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF for its rich flora & fauna ecosystems), some 20 km from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais and Côtes Chalonnaises & 50 km from the vineyards of the Beaujolais ("Route des vins de Bourgogne" & "Route des Grands Vins" to explore). In the heart of the sublime Charolais-Brionnais region & its sumptuous rural landscapes, cradle of the world-renowned AOC beef and sheep breeds (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), not far from the Mâconnais, the Clunisois-Tournugeois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") and the Chalonnais. Prime central location for easy access: 20 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of Burgundy's most beautiful sites, with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 27 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny, 31 km from Paray-le-Monial (& its illustrious basilica), 42 km from Digoin (& its river Marina coiled at the convergence of 3 canals), 47 km from Tournus, 49 km from Mâcon & 50 km from the sumptuous landscape jewel of Roche de Solutré labelled "Grand Site de France" (TGV stations : Creusot 38 km / Mâcon Loché 48 km). Possibility of renting the 3 Holiday cottages on the property (with Holiday cottages n°3113 & n°3114) for a total capacity of 30 people. The perfect pied-à-terre for an unforgettable tribal holiday, immersed in a literally magical setting & totally "out of time"! An exceptional address!

Authentic, carefully restored traditional residence dating from 1905, located "in the heart" of the prestigious Château de Chaumont estate, an exceptional 17th-century heritage site (family property since 1418) renowned for its sumptuous, listed stables, a literal masterpiece & equestrian palace built for the grandson of King Charles IX of France by his wife Henriette de Laguiche, duchesse d'Angoulême (one of France's largest Ancien Régime private stables, and the "most Italian" of all for its remarkable Leonardo da Vinci-inspired architecture), perched on a belvedere that also includes a château & romantic park with breathtaking views of the Charolais mountains, the foothills of the Auvergne, and even Mont Blanc on a clear day. In the heart of a magnificent, unspoilt natural setting, on the edge of woods and meadows, bordering the vast, wild Avaise Forest (ZNIEFF). Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country charm with contemporary accents, combining tradition and modernity, enhanced by the soul of the original building (floor tiles, fireplace mantel, staircase, Unusual period stone sink...). Rooms cocooned under the roofs. Lots of charm & character. Cosy & cozy. Slightly sloping natural garden. Access to the estate's beautiful Piscine with walled garden and private Tennis court, just a stone's throw away.
Composition: property comprising 3 Holiday cottages (totally independent) + historic building open to the public. Detached house. Wifi (fiber). Electric heating. Air-conditioning. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, TV room (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm) including mezzanine (2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm as extra beds), separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (3 beds 1 p. 80x200cm, 2 of which can be twinned into beds 2 p. 160x200cm / 3 single beds 90x190cm) with private bathrooms (shower/WC). Garden + bike room (basement) + private parking. Piscine 12x7m (access from 9am to 6.30pm) + shared tennis court. Amenities 2.5 km.