Gîte des Charmes

Charming "eighties" bungalow, carefully renovated into a comfortable holiday home, nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of a meadow, in a residential neighborhood near the center of the charming, typical market town of Pierre-de-Bresse, a "Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne Franche Comté" (renowned ecomuseum nestled in a sumptuous 17th-century château, numerous shops and amenities on site, including excellent sports and leisure facilities). Discover the gentle Bresse countryside between agriculture & nature, in the heart of a vast bocage plain dotted with bucolic ponds & beautiful wild forests, with several preserved areas classified as "Zone Natura 2000" or "ZNIEFF" (for their rich ecosystems), not far from the first mountain foothills of the Jura massif & very close to the banks of the Doubs (protected natural site, a paradise for fishermen and nature lovers alike). On the route of several signposted footpaths (very rich network of hiking trails partly signposted as "balade verte" to be discovered on the territory), 18 km from the GRP de la Bresse Comtoise (connected to the GR59), 17 km from a 35 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur", 18 km from a cycle route linked to the EuroVélo6 (& to a greenway), 18 km from the Voie Verte de la Bresse Jurassienne, 31 km from the Voie Verte Bressane, 24 km from the river marina of Verdun-sur-le-Doubs (coiled at the confluence of the Saône & Doubs rivers), 30 km from the first vineyards of the Jura and some 50 km from the vineyards of the Chalonnais and the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune ("Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grand Crus" to be explored). Privileged location on the borders of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - at the crossroads of the Jura & Côte d'Or departments, not far from the Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Pays Beaunois. Ideal for covering several départements: 21 km from Seurre, 31 km from Louhans, 35 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 37 km from Dole (labelled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"), 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labelled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"), 45 km from Beaune & 50 km from Cuisery (listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Villages du Livre"). An ideal "pied à terre" for a soothing "mise au vert", with all shops and services on site!

Delightful "eighties" bungalow, meticulously refurbished as a gentle holiday home, nestled in a quiet cul de sac at the end of an intimate cul-de-sac, in a peaceful residential area just a stone's throw from the center of the village & its amenities. A soothing, unspoilt country setting, nestled on the edge of a bucolic meadow adjoining the wooded park of the prestigious neighboring château (a 17th-century listed building, now home to the renowned Écomusée de la Bresse). Nestled in the lush Doubs valley in the foothills of the Jura Massif, Pierre-de-Bresse enjoys a magnificent, unspoilt rural setting combining nature and agriculture, with a wide range of shops and services, as well as excellent sports and leisure facilities (fishing lake with ecological leisure center protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for the richness of its flora and fauna / "parcours sportif" & "Parkrun" in the superb château grounds / "Agorespace" etc.). Comfortable gîte. Ultra spacious. Country charm with vintage touches. Large panoramic terrace with unobstructed view of surrounding meadows and woods. Pleasant 400m² lawned, planted & wooded garden (tucked away out of sight), perfect play area for children, including a shaded outdoor lounge under a pergola & a mini fruit orchard (pear, cherry, apple, peach, mulberry, grape vines etc. / picking possible during your stay). Possibility of observing wildlife on site (deer, rabbits and hares, squirrels etc...).
Composition : Detached house. Wifi connection. Ground floor: kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (bath), separate WC. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 bed 2 p. 140x190cm + 1 bed 1 p. 90x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm), relaxation area, separate WC. Terrace + garden + bike room + private parking. Supermarket 300m. Amenities 1 km away.