La Petite Suisse

Authentic, fully-restored 19th-century country house, quietly situated in the countryside between Bresse and Revermont, at the foot of the first wooded foothills of the Jura massif & its nature park, 15 km from Louhans (all amenities & small river marina on site), famous for its iconic medieval shopping street with "157 arcades", one of the most remarkable of its kind in France and Europe (also known for its famous "Monday market", one of the largest retail poultry markets in France, and a "Remarkable Taste Site"). A small rural hamlet adjacent to the owners' cereal farm, nestled in pleasant, unspoilt countryside, close to several protected natural sites classified as "Natura 2000 zones" for the quality of their ecosystems. Within easy reach of footpaths and signposted mountain bike trails winding between countryside and nature (with numerous hiking trails on the Jura Massif side just around the corner), 10 km from the voie verte & a 35 km "coup de cœur" cycling loop, 10 km from the GR 39 and 9 km from the first Jura vineyards & wine route. On the borders of Bresse Louhannaise & Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - this magnificent, unspoilt region is rich in renowned gastronomic traditions and highly varied landscapes, combining vast bocage plains dotted with ponds, forests, meadows and the mountainous foothills of the Jura massif. Ideally located on the Jura border, at the crossroads of Bresse, Ain, Mâconnais & Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), not far from the world-famous South Burgundy vineyards (Côtes Mâconnaises, Côtes Chalonnaises & Côtes de Beaune / various wine routes to explore). Ideal location for easy access (A39 10 km away): 9 km from the renowned Bresse racetrack (48 ha of multi-activity car, motorcycle and go-karting facilities), 14 km from Cuiseaux ("the painters' village"), 19 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 36 km from Cuisery (one of France's 8 exclusive "Villages du Livre"!), 44 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 49 km from Bourg-en-Bresse & 54 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"). Possibility of renting the property's 2 gîtes (with gîte n°1700) for a total capacity of 13 people. The perfect address for a relaxing getaway with your family!

Florence & Laurent are both cereal farmers (their farm is just a stone's throw from the gîte, and you can enjoy an interesting and entertaining tour of the site with them). They open the doors to an authentic, fully restored 19th-century country house, nestled in a peaceful setting in the heart of the Bresse countryside. A peaceful little rural residential hamlet nestled in a pleasantly undulating, bucolic & verdant country setting, on the edge of fields & meadows, a stone's throw from several forests (including the nearby Bois des Claies). Just 2 km from the heart of the village of Flacey-en-Bresse, with its city stadium and mini playground for children. Comfortable gîte. Very spacious. Rare large living room of 60m². Restful, contemporary country style. Soft & zen atmosphere. Large sheltered terrace opening onto an enclosed courtyard with small garden. Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside, with the Jura mountains in the background.
Composition: Detached house adjoining the owners' second gîte (total independence without vis-à-vis). Wifi access. Electric heating. Air-conditioning on first floor. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, 2 bedrooms (each with 2 single beds 90x190cm, which can be twinned to form a 180x190cm double bed), bathroom (bath), shower room, separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (each with 2 single beds 90x190cm, convertible into a double bed 180x190cm), extra sleeping space and/or playroom on landing mezzanine (1 single bed 90x190cm), separate toilet. Covered terrace + enclosed grounds + private parking. Shops 6 km (Maximarché). All amenities 15 km. Railway station 16 km.