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" & 10 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 on the routes of numerous "balades vertes" hiking trails (a vast network of hiking and mountain bike trails in the region), the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), the legendary GTMC (Grande Traversée du Massif Central) mountain bike circuit and the renowned GRP "Grand Tour du Morvan" (connected to the GR13 & GR 131), 12 km from the Romanesque churches circuit, 17 km from the "Itinérance verte Autunois-Morvan" cycling and mountain biking trail, 21 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" 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 (labeled a "City of Art & History" with 2,000 years of human history), 23 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), 34 km from Le Creusot (renowned Les Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 42 km away), 38 km from the renowned Lac des Settons (supervised sandy beach, water sports & multiple water activities) & 48 km from the medieval village 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 stables, perched on a balcony on a south-east-facing hillside, on the edge of a laneway, a stone's throw from the center of a picturesque shopping village 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 (awarded the "Grand Site de France" label). Perched on an exposed plateau, in the heart of a remarkable protected site (ZNIEFF & Natura 2000 zone), adjacent to the verdant Méchet valley & the Haut Folin, the highest point in Burgundy (901m), the village enjoys a magnificent rural & natural setting, preserved like 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 + electric car recharging point + private parking (1 space). Free public parking lot on site . Amenities including supermarket 10 km away.