le Clos Napoléon

Elegant, charming resort featuring a 5-seater outdoor Spa (closed in winter except Christmas/New Year's vacations), nestled in a quiet "backyard" just a stone's throw from the Vineyards & the sumptuous Château de Germolles, illustrious palatial residence of the Dukes of Burgundy! Authentic former château outbuilding dating from the late 17th century, steeped in history & carefully restored in a refined contemporary style, nestled in the heart of a delightful little winegrowing hamlet adjoining the charming winegrowing villages of Givry (with all amenities including supermarket) and Mercurey (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of France's oldest AOCs), 10 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art and History"). Pleasant, unspoilt surroundings, nestled in the unspoilt Vineyard Countryside of the Côte Chalonnaise, with its magnificent rolling landscapes combining vineyard slopes, wooded hills & meadows, close to two vast state forests and several natural sites protected as "Natura 2000 zones" for their rich ecosystems, bordering the famous "Val d'Or" & the splendid Vaux valley ("the little Switzerland of the Chalonnaise"). Location ultra-privileged on the route of the Romanesque churches & the "Route des Grands Vins" of the Chalonnais-Couchois region (extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" through the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), several footpaths (connected to a vast network of signposted "balades vertes" for walking or mountain biking), 3 km from the GR76, 4 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" (connected to EuroVélo6), 11 km from the Voie Bleue running alongside the Saône, close to several "coup de Cœur" bicycle loops (3 varied itineraries within a 10 km radius, one of which is only 3.5 km) and 12 km from Chagny's river Marina linked to the famous Canal du Centre (to discover by boat or on foot). Prime location at the crossroads of the Couchois, and the world-renowned Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune vineyards, at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Autunois. Ideal for touring: 4.5 km from Clinique Val Dracy Dracy-le-Fort, 16 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 23 km from the medieval town of Nolay, 29 km from Beaune, 32 km from Le Creusot (famous Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 28 km away), 35 km from Tournus, 44 km from Autun (labeled a "City of Art and History", with over 2,000 years of human occupation) & 47 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. An ideal "bubble" of comfort, cozy & cosy, for a break with family or friends, with an outdoor Spa as a bonus!

Both nature & hiking enthusiasts, Amandine and Mathieu welcome you to an authentic late 17th-century outbuilding steeped in history & fully restored (once linked to the famous neighboring Château de Germolles, the best-preserved "Renaissance" palatial residence of the Dukes of Burgundy, the historic residence of Philippe le Hardi or Charles le Téméraire), nestled in a quiet "backyard", out of sight, in the intimacy of a carefully paved property (almost enclosed) bordering a soothing green park (private). Total peace and quiet in the heart of a charming little winegrowing hamlet nestled a stone's throw from the vineyards, in the gentle countryside of the Côte Chalonnaise, in the hollow of a bucolic valley nestled between several vast wild state forests (to be explored on relaxing walks or mountain bike rides), 2.5 kms from the center of Mellecey, a picturesque winegrowing village with a rich heritage (listed 11th-century Romanesque church, traditional Burgundy houses, 15th-century chapel, prehistoric cave...). Gîte of very good comfort & standing. Spacious & bright. Spacious living room. Refined contemporary style enhanced by the original features (stone walls & beams). Country loft" spirit with gentle sobriety. Zen & cocooning atmosphere. Lots of charm. Cosy & cozy. Large exposed & shaded terrace with 5-seat outdoor spa, opening onto a pleasant mini-garden.
Composition: Semi-detached village house adjoining the owners' professional premises (office + second gîte). Wifi (fiber). PAC heating. Air-conditioning. Ground floor: Living-room-kitchen, 1 bedroom (2-p. bed 160x200cm) with private shower room, separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 160x200cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x200cm + 2 bunk beds 1 p. 90x190cm), shower/Wc. Terrace + garden + spa (5 places) + private parking. Shared courtyard with electric vehicle recharging point. All amenities 3.5 km. Supermarket 4 km.