Gîte des Lilas

In the heart of the Vineyard, just a stone's throw from the sumptuous Château de Germolles, illustrious palatial residence of the Dukes of Burgundy! A delightful authentic 18th-century character property, steeped in history & very carefully converted into a comfortable holiday home - set on a vast 7-hectare property converted into a "micro farm" housing peaceful Cameroon sheep - nestled on the edge of a picturesque wine-producing village between the charming, typical market towns of Givry and Mercurey (many amenities on site, including supermarkets), 10 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (City of Art and History). In the midst of gentle, rolling Countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems) combining vineyard slopes, wooded hills, fields & meadows, close to two vast state forests and several Natura 2000 protected natural sites, bordering the famous "Val d'Or" & its renowned "Mercurey" (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of France's oldest AOCs) and the sublime Vaux valley ("la petite Suisse Chalonnaise"). Location ultra-privileged on the route of the Romanesque churches & the "Route des Grands Vins" (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" criss-crossing the region, to be explored on foot or mountain bike), 1 km from the GR76 adjoining the GR7 (linked to the superb GRPs "Au fil des Vignes et Vallées" & "Grands Crus"), 6 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud", 9 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route adjoining the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), 13 km from the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre (linked to the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo"), 13 km from the Voie des Étangs cycle route, 17 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vineyards", 17 km of the Voie Verte "La Voie des Vignes" (36 km route through the vineyards of Burgundy's Grand Crus, the world's most eminent) & 19 km of the Voie Bleue (along the Saône) connected to the Voie Verte Bressane. At the crossroads of the Couchois, and the world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Autunois. Ideal for exploring: 6 km from Clinique Val Dracy, 13 km from Chagny, famous for its Sunday morning gourmet market (river Marina on site), 17 km from the spa town of Santenay (Casino on site), 26 km from the medieval town of Nolay, 29 km from Beaune, 29 km from Le Creusot (renowned Les Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 27 km away), 35 km from Tournus, 44 km from Autun (classified as a "City of Art and History", with over 2,000 years of human history) & 49 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. A delightful "pied à terre", bursting with charm, for a relaxing "mise au vert" for families and lovers alike!

Linda & Jean-François, open the doors to a charming, authentic 18th-century character property, steeped in history & meticulously restored to the highest standards, nestled just a stone's throw from vineyards & a small, fish-filled river, close to two vast state forests and the famous Château de Germolles, the best-preserved "Renaissance" palatial residence of the Dukes of Burgundy (historic home of Philippe le Hardi or Charles le Téméraire), on the edge of a picturesque, perfectly preserved wine-growing village (listed 11th-century Romanesque church, traditional Burgundian homes, 15th-century chapel, prehistoric cave...).). Set in the gentle rolling Countryside of the Chalonnaise vineyards (protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), this splendidly preserved setting combines viticulture, agriculture & nature, between vineyard slopes, wooded hills, fields & meadows. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Charming "Countryside chic" style with contemporary accents, enhanced by meticulous heritage restoration (stone walls & lintels, terracotta floor tiles, beams & framework... period features). Lots of charm & character. Cosy & cozy. Terrace facing the rising sun, nestled in the shade of a lilac tree, opening onto a pleasant small garden adjoining a pétanque court, on a property set up as a "micro farm" with a vast pasture home to peaceful Cameroon sheep.
Composition: Detached house adjoining owner's house (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating + wood stove. Air-conditioning in bedrooms. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, bathroom (shower + corner bath), separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 160x200cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x200cm twinable in bed 2 p. 180x190cm), independent Wc. Terrace (gravel) + small garden + petanque area + bike room + private parking. Access to 7-hectare property. Electric car charging station. Shops & supermarket 3.5 km.