La Petite Maison

Unusual haven of peace "in the heart of town", steeped in history & full of sweet surprises, "Accueil Vélo" label! Authentic outbuilding dating from 1830, fully renovated and nestled in a quiet, enclosed, well-kept 1500m² property - with a beautiful 3.5x7m Piscine - nestled in the heart of the charming shopping town of Marcigny, a "Site Clunisois" renowned for its Monday morning Market created in 1266 (many amenities on site, including supermarkets) & 4 km from the medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais, awarded the rare "Plus beaux villages de France" label. Just a stone's throw from the gentle Countryside around Brionnais, a magnificently preserved setting combining sumptuous bocages dotted with ponds & beautiful wild forests, as well as the nearby banks of the Loire (Europe's last wild river, protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF for its rich flora & fauna ecosystems), bordered by the "Canal tranquille" linking Roanne to Digoin. Ideally located on the route of the Romanesque church circuit, several signposted VTT-FFC mountain bike trails (linked in a "star" formation to a vast network criss-crossing the Brionnais region), and a "Balade Verte" signposted hiking trail (there are many similar hiking trails in the area), 1 km from the "Voie Verte Véloire" (Green Route), which is linked to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire à vélo), connected to the EuroVélo6 cycle route and the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélos" (Bicycle Tour of Burgundy), 30 km from the first vineyards of the Côtes Roannaises & 50 km from the vineyards of northern Beaujolais (various wine routes connected to the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne"). Prime location at the very southern tip of Burgundy, in the heart of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais region (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed, rich in sumptuous landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of the Sologne & Mountain Bourbonnaise and the Pays Roannais, not far from the Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais regions. Location of choice for easy access to several départements (at the crossroads of the Allier, Loire & Rhône): 13 km from Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais & its iconic weekly "Market aux Bestiaux" dating from the late 15th century (one of the oldest in France, literally a show dedicated to the local Charolais star!), 21 km from Charlieu, 24 km from La Clayette, 25 km from Paray-le-Monial, 25 km from Digoin (river Marina at the convergence of 3 famous canals, including the famous Canal du Centre), 29 km from Charolles, 30 km from Roanne & 55 km from the famous PAL theme park. Possibility of renting the property's 2 Holiday cottages together for a capacity of 6 people (with gîte n°1324). The perfect holiday for all cycling enthusiasts, as well as for a relaxing break full of pleasures, with a bonus of lounging by the Piscine!

Both cabaret artists, Catherine & Jean-Pierre, welcome you to a charming 1830 "maisonnette" steeped in history, completely restored & revisited as a gentle holiday home, an authentic outbuilding of the elegant mansion they live next door (once linked to the artisanal weaving mill that occupied the premises). Peace & quiet on the edge of an alleyway, next to the village's last washhouse dating from 1850 (accessible & open to visitors), in a peaceful residential area in the center of Marcigny, a stone's throw from the central square with its old-world charm. Bordered by the Loire River & nestled in the gentle, unspoilt Brionnais Countryside, this picturesque medieval town boasts an exceptional heritage, numerous amenities all within walking distance (shops, services & leisure facilities, just a stone's throw away) and a beautiful surrounding countryside, a magnificent, unspoilt setting of nature & greenery, combining beautiful wild forests, rivers & ponds with the sumptuous local bocage. Comfortable Holiday cottage nestled in spacious attic rooms. Warm country charm with a touch of vintage and Mediterranean flair. Soft, relaxing atmosphere. Large gravel terrace, exposed & shaded (depending on the season), opens onto a pleasant & Unusual 1500m² enclosed garden, crossed by a bucolic little stream full of fish, plants & flowers, housing a beautiful secure fenced swimming pool (3.5 x 7m), a ping-pong table and 3 roulottes (Bed and breakfast).
Composition: Detached house adjoining owners' house (housing another Holiday cottage) on a property with 4 Bed and breakfast rooms (including 2 garden-side roulottes). Wifi access. Electric heating + fireplace. Ground-floor Holiday cottage: kitchen, living room with alcove "sleeping area" (2-p. 140x190cm bed), bathroom (shower/WC). Terrace (gravel) + private parking. Enclosed garden (1500m²) with shared Piscine (3.5 x 7m). Bike shed. Amenities 300m away. Supermarket 1.5 km.