La Maison des Vacances

Charming authentic traditional 19th century character property, carefully converted into a comfortable holiday home, nestled in the heart of a picturesque Burgundy village bursting with charm, at the foot of a vast, untamed forest, just a stone's throw from the vineyards, 5 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National, a delightful medieval, wine-growing & shopping village with the "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté" label ("Site Clunisien" / many local amenities including supermarket). Soothing, gentle, rolling Countryside (classified as a ZNIEFF), combining viticulture, nature & agriculture, nestled at the crossroads of the Mâconnais & Côtes Chalonnaises vineyards, in the green Grosne valley (protected as a Natura 2000 zone for its rich ecosystems), a magnificent, unspoiled setting of hedged meadows, rivers, vineyards & forests, not far from the wooded foothills of the South Burgundy Massif. Ultra-privileged Location on the routes of several "natural" hiking trails (complemented by a rich network of signposted "balades vertes" criss-crossing the area between vineyards & nature, to be explored on foot or mountain bike), the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" (extended by the nearby "Route des Grands Vins") & the Romanesque church circuit, 2.5 km from the GR76, 4 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" connected to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire by bike), 13 km of a signposted cyclo itinerary serving the Voie Verte of the famous Canal du Centre (an itinerary you can also discover on bucolic boat trips) linked to the EuroVélo6 cycle route and the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélos" (Tour of Burgundy by bike) & 14 km of the renowned GTM mountain bike route with "VTT FFC" accreditation (Grand Tour du Massif Sud-Bourgogne linked to a vast network of identical mountain bike trails criss-crossing the massif). Ideally located in the heart of southern Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Mâconnais, Bresse Bourguignonne & Charollais-Brionnais (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), splendidly preserved territories rich in sublime landscapes, renowned gastronomy and exceptional historical heritage (notably medieval & Romanesque). Ideal for exploring: 12 km from Taizé (& its famous religious community), 18 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 18 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy, with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 21 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 26 km from Tournus, 32 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art and History"), 38 km from Charolles, 41 km from the sumptuous Roches de Solutré & Vergisson landscape jewel (Grand Site de France), 40 km from Le Creusot (renowned Les Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 30 km away), 44 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 42 km away), 51 km from Paray-le-Monial & 53 km from Louhans (capital of the Bresse region). An ideal "bubble" of serenity for a relaxing "green getaway" with family and friends alike! The name suits it perfectly!

Anne & Jean-Pierre open the doors of an authentic traditional 19th-century character property, adorned with a delightful, lovingly restored "galerie mâconnaise", nestled in a quiet lane just a stone's throw from the vineyards & a 13th-century Roman church, in the heart of a picturesque little wine village typical of the Haut Mâconnais region, steeped in charm & steeped in history, known for its rare Merovingian necropolis (402 inventoried burials from the 6th & 7th centuries). Peace & quiet in the midst of gentle, rolling wine-growing Countryside (in an area classified as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), nestled in a bucolic valley of fields & bocage meadows beneath the wooded ridges of a vast, wild forest area (protected as a Natura 2000 zone for its rich ecosystems). Beautifully landscaped surroundings. Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Very spacious. Bright living room opening onto the garden and surrounding Countryside through a large bay window. Cosy country atmosphere combining tradition and modernity, enhanced by careful restoration (fireplace mantle, stone walls & original wooden lintels). Gentle, relaxing atmosphere. Lots of charm. Delightful 400m² enclosed garden, carefully landscaped, grassed, planted with trees & flowers, nestled on the edge of meadows, offering a large exposed gravel terrace & naturally shaded under a pretty cherry tree (completed by a second terrace on the courtyard side). Composition: Semi-detached house. Wifi (fiber). Electric heating + wood stove. Access to Holiday cottage on 1st floor via outside staircase. 1st floor: living room-kitchen, 1 bedroom (2-bed 140x200cm), shower room, separate toilet. 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms (each with 2 single beds 90x200cm), shower room, separate toilet. Enclosed grounds + sheltered balcony + double terrace + covered carport (3 spaces) + bicycle room + private parking. Shops & services including supermarket 5 km.