le Gîte de la Basse Porte

Stay in the heart of the Morvan Natural Park, in the footsteps of Vercingetorix & Caesar! Delightful, authentic 19th-century Morvan farmhouse with character, adjoining a former "stable" annex, both carefully restored - featuring a pleasant enclosed garden with panoramic terrace - quietly situated in the picturesque village of Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray (small shops on site), 6 km from the prestigious Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte, a "Grand Site de France" & 11 km from the shopping village of Etang-sur-Arroux (many amenities including supermarket). Superb, perfectly preserved country & natural setting of gentle mountains, combining vast bocages, rivers, ponds & deep, wild forests, nestled on the slopes of the famous Mont-Beuvray (magnificent forest site classified & protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems) on the southern slopes of the Morvan massif. Ultra-privileged location not far from the Romanesque church circuit, ideally situated on the routes of numerous marked "balades vertes" hiking trails (a vast network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the region), the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), the legendary GTMC (Grande Traversée du Massif Central) mountain bike circuit & a 28 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur", 500m from the GR131 linked to the nearby GR13 & renowned GRP "Tour du Morvan", 18 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vineyards", 21 km from an "all-terrain" version of the Voie Verte (green mountain bike itinerary) and some 40 km from the first vineyards of the Couchois (Côtes Chalonnaises / adjoining the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune) & the "Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grand Crus" (passing through the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...). Location of choice in the heart of Autunois-Morvan, a sublime territory steeped in history, traditions, legends & mysteries, rich in a rare historical heritage (ancient, medieval, industrial...) as well as grandiose landscapes, at the crossroads of the Nièvre (territory of the "Grands Lacs du Morvan") & the Côte d'Or. Ideal for exploring: 19 km from Autun (classified as a "City of Art & History" with 2,000 years of human history), 25 km from the famous "Paldenshangpa" Buddhist temple, 28 km from Château-Chinon, 29 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of Unusual rides in the heart of nature), 35 km from Le Creusot (renowned Les Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 43 km away), 38 km from the renowned Lac des Settons (supervised sandy beach, water sports & multiple water activities) & 48 km from the medieval town of Nolay. A comfortable "bubble" of charm nestled just a stone's throw from the shops, for a soothing breath of fresh air for your "mini tribe"!

Delightful authentic traditional 19th-century farmhouse with character, set against lovingly restored former stables, perched on a balcony on a south-east-facing hillside, on the edge of a lane, a stone's throw from the center of a picturesque little shopping village nestled around a large central square with the charm of yesteryear. Tranquility in the heart of the unspoilt Countryside, nestled on the slopes of the famous Mont-Beuvray, an 821m-high belvedere offering extraordinary views (all the way to Mont-Blanc!), whose summit is occupied by the renowned "oppidum" of Bibracte, an ancient fortified Gallic city, one of the best preserved with its ramparts & quarters stretching over 200 ha (labeled a "Grand Site de France"). Perched on an exposed plateau, in the heart of a remarkable protected site (ZNIEFF & "Natura 2000"), adjacent to the verdant Méchet valley & the Haut Folin, the highest point in Burgundy (901m), the village enjoys a magnificent rural & natural setting, preserved as a gentle mountain. Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country charm with contemporary accents, enhanced by the soul of an old house (stone fireplace mantel, beams, stone walls with feeding trough & hay rack...). Lots of charm. Cosy & cozy. Large exposed balcony-terrace opening onto a pleasant enclosed garden, overlooked by a vast panoramic terrace offering a beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding Countryside.
Composition: Detached house with outbuilding. Holiday cottage on 2 levels (access by outside staircase). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating + wood stove. 1st floor: living room-kitchen, shower room, separate toilet. 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 160x200cm / 4 beds 1 p. 80x190cm in 2 x 2 gigognes) including 1 independent in annex with access by the outside (bed 2 p. 160x200cm) with privative water room (shower/Wc). Enclosed garden (100m²) + balcony-terrace + terrace + private parking (1 space). Free, easy public parking lot on site. Amenities including supermarket 11 km away.