Le Charneron

Stay in the very heart of the Haut-Mâconnais vineyards, in the footsteps of the mythical "chardonnay" grape variety! Delightful, carefully restored authentic 19th-century winegrower's house - with a pleasant 1500m² walled garden - adjoining the center of Chardonnay, a typical winegrowing village & historic birthplace of the famous grape variety of the same name, nestling in the foothills of the Massif Sud Bourgogne (a vast natural area, much of it classified & protected as a "Natura 2000" zone), not far from the banks of the Saône, 7 km from the charming market town of Lugny (home to Burgundy's leading wine-producing cellar) and 8 km from Tournus & its world-famous abbey site. Calm & tranquility in the heart of the rolling countryside, in the heart of a magnificent wine-growing & natural setting, a succession of vineyard slopes, meadows & wooded hills, protected by ZNIEFF for the quality of its ecosystem. Ideally located on the Romanesque churches circuit, the Mâconnais-Beaujolais wine route, a signposted mountain bike circuit connected to the renowned GTM (Grand Tour du Massif sud Bourgogne / very rich network of mountain bike itineraries for all levels in the surrounding area) & a 42 km cycling itinerary listed as a "boucle vélo coup de cœur", 6 km from the "voie verte" along the Saône river, close to numerous marked "balades vertes" hiking trails (winding between vineyards and nature). An ultra-privileged location in the heart of the Tournugeois-Clunisois region (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), at the crossroads of the Mâconnais, Chalonnais (and their famous vineyards), Bresse Bourguignonne & Ain regions. Perfect for exploring the surrounding area (A6 10 km away): 11 km from the medieval town of Brancion, 14 km from Pont de Vaux (& its river marina), 28 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 26 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché train station 31 km away), 34 km from the sumptuous Roche de Solutré landscape jewel, classified as a "Grand Site de France", 35 km from Louhans, 36 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (classified as a "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire") & 51 km from Bourg-en-Bresse. The ideal cocoon for wine lovers or for a 100% natural getaway!

Maryvonne & Daniel, both retired winegrowers and passionate oenophiles, open the doors to a charming authentic 19th-century winegrower's house, steeped in history and carefully restored into a very comfortable holiday home, nestled in the countryside at the very heart of the Haut-Mâconnais vineyards. Quiet setting in a residential hamlet nestling at the foot of a wooded hill, just a stone's throw from the center of the peaceful little wine-growing village of Chardonnay, the historic birthplace of the mythical eponymous grape variety. Nestled in a bucolic green valley in a charming, unspoilt setting of vineyards, meadows & vast wild forests (dotted with footpaths, splendid panoramic viewpoints and signposted mountain bike trails for all levels), the village enjoys a magnificent, unspoilt rural setting, mountainous & undulating, as well as a remarkable historical heritage (elegant listed 12th-century Romanesque church, 12th-century manor house, former tithe of the Benedictine monks of Saint-Philibert de Tournus abbey, Neolithic "legend stone" dolmen listed as a Monument Historique...).). Very comfortable gîte. Very spacious. Vast living room. Warm country style with contemporary accents. Vast sheltered terrace under a veranda in place of the original traditional "galerie mâconnaise", opening onto a pleasant, well-kept enclosed garden of 1500m² (with electric gate), perfectly planted with grass and trees, literal natural playground for children (with table tennis), offering a small aromatic garden as a bonus.
Composition: Detached house close to the owners' house (total independence). Central heating (oil). Ground floor: living room-kitchen, 1 bedroom (2-bed 140x190cm), shower room, separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm / 1 single bed 90x190cm). Covered terrace + enclosed grounds (1500m²) + private garage + bike room. All amenities & train station 8 km.