l'Albatros

Between town and country! Delightful, fully-restored 1930s residence - with a pleasant 600m² walled garden - in a peaceful residential area near the center of Paray-le-Monial, the world-renowned sanctuary of the Sacred Heart (all amenities on site), crossed by the famous "Canal du Centre" (discover it by boat or on foot). A stone's throw from the gentle Charolais countryside & its sublime bocage dotted with vast wild forests and bucolic ponds. Ideally located on the route of the Romanesque church circuit, various "balades vertes" footpaths (a very rich network of identical hiking trails to discover in the area), the Voie Verte "Véloire" connected to EuroVélo6 & the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo" (accessible at 1.5 km / along the banks of the Loire & the "canal tranquille" linking Roanne to Digoin, Europe's last wild river, classified and protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich ecosystem) & 2 referenced "Loops Coup de Coeur" of 63 & 49 kms (3 other itineraries of the same type, including a "mountain bike loop", accessible within a radius of twenty kms), around fifty kms from the vineyards of the Côtes Maconnaises and Roannaises, and sixty kms from Beaujolais ("UNESCO World Geopark" / various wine routes to discover, including the "Burgundy Wine Route"). Ultra-privileged location at the very southern tip of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Allier, Loire & Rhône rivers, 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 sublime landscapes and exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of the Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and the Pays Roannais, not far from the "Clunisois-Tournugeois" (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Perfect location for easy access (RCEA nearby): 13 km from Digoin (Digoin river marina connected to the "Canal du Centre" & "Canal tranquille" linking Digoin to Roanne), 13 km from Charolles, 24 km from Marcigny ("Site Clunisien" famous for its Monday morning market created in 1266), 24 km from the charming medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais, awarded the rare "Plus beaux villages de France" label, 27 km from La Clayette, 37 km from Charlieu (exceptional Romanesque Benedictine abbey), 44 km from the medieval spa town of Bourbon-Lancy (casino on site), 48 km from the famous PAL theme park, 51 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny & 53 km from Le Creusot TGV station (Mâcon Loché TGV 65 km away). A comfortable pied-à-terre bursting with charm, just a stone's throw from amenities and the gentle countryside & nature all around!

Mariane & Corentin open the doors of a delightful 1930s residence, carefully restored & refurbished, nestled in a peaceful residential area close to the center of the famous "Sacré Coeur" sanctuary and its amenities (bus stop 200m away), just a stone's throw from the gentle, perfectly preserved Charolais Countryside (partly protected in various Natura 2000 & ZNIEFF zones for its wealth of flora & fauna), verdant bocage dotted with bucolic rivers, ponds and vast wild forests (including the nearby Bois des Aisances). A mecca for Romanesque art, situated in the "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire", this charming village on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre boasts a literally exceptional heritage (the late 11th-century Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, a masterpiece of Romanesque art and the best-preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy, the Musée Eucharistique du Hiéron, France's oldest museum of sacred art...) as well as all amenities and leisure facilities. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Bright, spacious living room. Warm character with contemporary accents blended with the soothing "bourgeois" soul of the surroundings. Careful heritage restoration (cement tile & terrazzo floors, wooden staircase, original doors, woodwork & parquet flooring). Lots of charm. Cosy & cozy atmosphere. Pleasant 600m² enclosed garden with lawns and trees (cherry, apple etc. / Picking possible), perfect secure play area for Kids. Large gravel terrace on courtyard, planted with flowers.
Composition : Detached house. Wifi (fiber). Wood heating + pellet stove. Raised ground floor (2 steps): kitchen, living room, shower room (shower/Wc). 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm including 1 raised / bed 2 p. 140x190cm). Enclosed garden (600m²) + gravel terrace + bike room + private parking. All amenities including supermarkets 3 km.