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Exceptional medieval building in a literal haven of peace & relaxation! Very comfortable, charming gîte nestled in an authentic 15th-century "watchtower", carefully restored & steeped in history - with a beautiful natural swimming pool (8x4m) & a pétanque court shared with a second gîte - nestled in the peace and quiet of a vast 10-hectare historic estate (former "stronghold" with fortified castle), 9 km from Paray-le-Monial, "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire", illustrious world-renowned "Sacré Coeur" sanctuary (all amenities on site). Total tranquility in the countryside, in a mini rural hamlet nestled in the heart of the bucolic Charollais bocage, a stone's throw from a beautiful unspoilt forest. Ideally located on the Romanesque churches circuit, 2 km from the EuroVélo6 & a 63 km "coup de cœur" cycling route (along the banks of the famous nearby Canal du Centre, to be discovered by boat or on foot), 5 km from a signposted "balade verte" footpath (a very rich network of signposted hiking trails of the same type to be explored in the surrounding area), 6 km from the Voie Verte & 9 km from a referenced 49 kms "boucle vélo coup de cœur". Privileged location, at the crossroads of the Allier & Loire rivers (some 20 km from the banks of the Loire, Europe's last wild river, classified and protected as a "Natura 2000" zone for the quality of its ecosystem), in the heart of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais region (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" / cradle of world-renowned AOC cattle & sheep breeds), at the crossroads of Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais, not far from Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais (wine route & first vineyards about 50 km away). Perfect for easy access (RCEA 7 km away): 12 km from Charolles, 23 km from Digoin (river marina connected to the Canal du Centre & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 34 km from Marcigny, 30 km from La Clayette, 44 km from the medieval spa town of Bourbon-Lancy, 53 km from Le Creusot (Les Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 53 km away), 55 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny & 58 km from the PAL amusement park. Possibility of renting the property's 2 gîtes together, for a total capacity of 12 people (with gîte n°3121). A unique & 100% exotic holiday, ideal for a rejuvenating country break with your "mini tribe"! A little corner of "green paradise" for young and old alike!

An authentic 15th-century “watchtower,” an exceptional medieval structure that has been carefully restored, steeped in history, and nestled peacefully on a vast 10-hectare family estate (once a “stronghold” with a fortified castle). A peaceful little rural hamlet nestled in the heart of the Countryside, set amidst the local bucolic hedgerows on a vast plateau of meadows (with the famous Charolais cows as neighbors), just a stone’s throw from a beautiful, unspoiled Forest. A very comfortable holiday cottage with grand proportions. Extremely spacious. Beautifully open layouts. Completely unusual interior architecture. Warm country charm with “bourgeois” touches, enhanced by an exceptional heritage restoration (a stunning star-shaped roof truss rebuilt exactly as it was, preservation of the original stone walls and corbels, French-style ceilings, a fireplace mantel, stone and wood lintels, terracotta floor tiles…). A wealth of charm and character. Cozy and inviting. Enchanting atmosphere, a complete change of scenery. Pleasant, enclosed, shaded paved courtyard-terrace under a vine arbor, complemented by an open terrace facing the meadows, offering a magnificent unobstructed view of the surrounding Countryside. Spacious, well-maintained shared garden featuring a unique natural Piscine (8x4m), a pétanque court, and an orchard (apple, pear, and fig trees, etc.).
Layout: Detached house adjacent to a second Holiday cottage (complete privacy). Wi-Fi. Heat pump heating. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge (extra bed that converts into a double bed 150x190 cm or two single beds 75x190 cm), bathroom (shower/toilet). First floor: bedroom (2 single beds, 90x190 cm). Second floor: bedroom (2 single beds, 90x190 cm) with a private “open-concept” bathroom (freestanding bathtub) and separate toilet. The tower is accessed via a central, doorless stairwell that connects the floors. Shared grounds for the holiday cottages (3,000 m²): courtyard, natural swimming pool (8x4 m / accessible year-round except in February and March), pétanque court, carport (no assigned spaces) & enclosed dog kennel. Dogs are not allowed in the “Piscine area.” Private parking. Bike storage. All amenities.