Le Grand Appart

Unusual haven of peace "in the heart of town", steeped in history & full of sweet surprises, "Accueil Vélo" label! Authentic, fully-restored maison de maître dating from 1830, nestled in a peaceful, enclosed 1500m² property - with a 3.5x7m swimming pool - in the heart of the charming shopping town of Marcigny, a "Site Clunisois" renowned for its Monday morning market created in 1266 (many amenities on site, including supermarkets) & 4 km from the delightful medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais, awarded the rare "Plus beaux villages de France" label. Just a stone's throw from the gentle Countryside of Brionnais, a magnificently preserved setting combining sumptuous bocages dotted with ponds & beautiful wild Forests, as well as the nearby banks of the Loire which runs alongside the village (Europe's last wild river, protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF), bordered by the "Canal tranquille" linking Roanne to Digoin. Ideally located on the route of the Romanesque church circuit, several signposted "VTT-FFC" mountain bike itineraries (linked "en étoile" to a vast network criss-crossing the Brionnais region), a signposted "Balade Verte" hiking trail (many similar hiking trails to be explored in the area), 1 km from the "Voie Verte Véloire" (Green Route), which is linked to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire à vélo), connected to the EuroVélo6 cycle route and the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélos" (Bicycle Tour of Burgundy), 30 km from the first vineyards of the Côtes Roannaises & 50 km from the vineyards of northern Beaujolais (various wine routes connected to the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne"). Prime location at the very southern tip of Burgundy, in the heart of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais region (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed, rich in sumptuous landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of the Sologne & Mountain Bourbonnaise and the Pays Roannais, not far from the Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais regions. Location of choice for easy access to several départements (at the crossroads of the Allier, Loire & Rhône): 13 km from Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais & its iconic weekly "Market aux Bestiaux" dating from the late 15th century (one of the oldest in France, literally a show dedicated to the local Charolais star!), 21 km from Charlieu, 24 km from La Clayette, 25 km from Paray-le-Monial, 25 km from Digoin (river Marina at the convergence of 3 famous canals, including the famous Canal du Centre), 29 km from Charolles, 30 km from Roanne & 55 km from the famous PAL theme park. Possibility of renting the property's 2 Holiday cottages together, for a total capacity of 6 people (with gîte n°871). The perfect holiday for all cycling enthusiasts, as well as for a relaxing break full of pleasures, with a bonus of lounging by the Piscine!

Catherine & Jean-Pierre, cabaret artists, welcome you to an elegant 1830 mansion steeped in history and fully restored, once linked to a traditional weaving mill that occupied the premises. Calm & tranquility on the edge of an alleyway, next to the village's last washhouse dating from 1850 (accessible), in a peaceful residential neighborhood in the center of Marcigny's charming old town. Bordered by the Loire River & nestled in the gentle, unspoilt Brionnais Countryside, this picturesque medieval town boasts an exceptional heritage, a wide range of amenities within easy walking distance (shops, services & leisure facilities) and a beautiful surrounding countryside, a magnificent, unspoilt setting of nature & greenery, combining beautiful wild forests, rivers & ponds with the sumptuous local bocage. Comfortable Holiday cottage. Spacious & bright. Very spacious. Warm country "bourgeois" style with contemporary touches. Enormous charm & character. A home away from home. Pleasant enclosed garden with wisteria and gravel terrace, exposed & shaded (depending). Access to an Unusual 1500m² enclosed garden, crossed by a bucolic little stream, planted with flowers, featuring a beautiful secure fenced swimming pool (3.5 x 7m), a ping-pong table and 3 roulottes (Bed and breakfast).
Composition: Holiday cottage in owner's house with 2 bed and breakfast rooms (property includes 1 other holiday cottage + 2 bed and breakfast rooms in garden trailers). Wifi access. Gas heating. Holiday cottage on 1st floor (ground-level access via 2 steps): kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm / 2 double beds 140x190cm) with private bathroom (bath + WC / shower "open" onto bedroom + separate WC). Enclosed garden + terrace (gravel) + balcony + private parking. Enclosed garden (1500m²) with shared Piscine (3.5 x 7m). Bicycle storage. Amenities 300m away. Supermarket 1.5 km.