le Crot Bourguignon

Charming authentic 19th-century winegrower's house, "ecologically" restored to the highest standards, nestled on a hillside, a stone's throw from the vineyards, in a peaceful residential hamlet overlooking the commercial town of Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune, nestled on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre, a navigable route that can be explored by boat or on foot (river Marina & numerous shops on site, including a supermarket 1.5 km), 6 km from the delightful medieval village of Couches (home to the sublime 13th-century château of the French queen Marguerite de Bourgogne or the seven menhirs of Epoigny, one of Burgundy's most important megalithic sites) & 9 km from the spa town of Santenay (Casino on site). In the gentle, rolling Countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises, a splendid, unspoilt setting combining vineyard slopes, meadows & beautiful, wild Forest, much of it protected under various "Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF zones for its rich ecosystems, bordering the sumptuous Vaux valley ("la petite Suisse chalonnaise") & the famous "Val d'Or" of Mercurey (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of the oldest AOCs in France), at the crossroads of the Couchois and the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune. Location of choice on the Romanesque churches circuit, the "Route des Grands Vins" (extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...) & the superb GRP "Au Fil des Vignobles et Vallées" (connected to the GRP des Grands Crus as well as to the GR7, GR76 & GR137), close to numerous signposted footpaths (including a vast network of "balades vertes" criss-crossing the area, for walking or mountain biking), 1 km from the "EuroVélo6" cycle route (following the Canal du Centre), 9 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" adjoining the Cycloroute71 (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), 9 km from the Voie des Vignes cycle route (36 km through the vineyards of Burgundy's world-renowned Grands Crus), 13 km from the Voie des Étangs cycle route (linking Beaune) & 15 km from the Voie Verte of the Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud. Ultra-privileged location, at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne and Autunois-Morvan & its Nature Park. 13 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday-morning gourmet Market), 14 km from the medieval town of Nolay (on-site Lake), 15 km from the medieval & wine-growing town of Givry, 21 km from Le Creusot (renowned Les Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 18 km away), 21 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labelled "City d'Art et d'Histoire"), 27 km from Beaune, 32 km from Autun (labelled "City d'Art et d'Histoire"), 47 km from Tournus & 56 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte labelled "Grand Site de France". A rejuvenating "cocoon", full of charm and serenity, for a relaxing green getaway of many pleasures!

Passionate about nature and amateur beekeepers (hives on site, but well out of the way), Elisabeth & Dominique open the doors of an authentic 19th-century winegrower's house, carefully restored in the spirit of eco-construction, nestled on a hillside, a stone's throw from the vineyards, in a peaceful residential area overlooking the village. Nestled on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre in the hollow of the Dheune valley ("the ceramics valley" steeped in history), with numerous small shops (including a supermarket), a river Marina & a notable heritage (11th-century Romanesque church, old tile works...), the village enjoys a superb unspoilt setting combining vineyard slopes, bucolic meadows & beautiful wild forests, adjacent to the sublime vineyards of Couchois & Maranges, close to Mont Rome (546m), a famous climbing site & superb belvedere. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage (former winery). Spacious living room. Warm "Countryside chic" atmosphere enhanced by the soul of the building (original beams & ceilings, stone walls & lintels, molded wooden doors...). Enormous charm & character. Ultra-cosy & cozy. Large, exposed balcony-terrace. Garden area "reserved" on a very pleasant 4000m² property, landscaped in a natural & ecological spirit, bordering a mini pasture welcoming "dwarf horses" in season, with a permaculture vegetable garden & a fruit orchard (plum, cherry, apple, peach... / Picking possible with owners' agreement).
Composition : Holiday cottage in the owners' house (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Heat pump + wood heating. Air-conditioning. Raised ground floor (4 steps): living room-kitchen, 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single bunk beds 90x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Balcony + balcony-terrace + small garden (reserved space on shared 4000m² property) + bicycle room + private parking. Small shops and supermarket 1 km.