Le Meix

Postcard setting! Delightful, fully-restored traditional farmhouse dating from 1851 - featuring a vast panoramic veranda - quietly situated on the edge of a bucolic meadow, on the edge of a forest & the first vines, on a charming family property steeped in history (including the owners' beef farm), 7 km from the shopping town of Mercurey & the famous "Val d'Or" (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of the oldest AOCs in France / many amenities on site) & 17 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"). Peaceful little wine-growing hamlet typical of the Côtes Chalonnaises, nestled in the sumptuous Vallée des Vaux ("Little Switzerland of the Chalonnaise"), gentle rolling countryside alternating vineyard slopes, vast wild forests & meadows, bordering a natural site protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for the quality of its ecosystem. Ultra-privileged location on the route of the Romanesque churches & the "Route des Grands Vins" of the Chalonnais-Couchois region (extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" passing through the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), at the start of several marked "balades vertes" hiking trails (very rich network of identical paths, winding between vineyards and nature, to be explored in the surrounding area), 3.5 km from the GR76, 8 km from the "voie verte", 10 km from the EuroVélo6 (linked to a "voie verte") & from the Canal du Centre (navigable route to discover on a boat trip or on foot / river marina at Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune 10 km away), within easy reach of 4 referenced "Vélo Coup de cœur" loops (accessible within a 10 km radius). Prime location 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 touring: 9 km from the historic wine & shopping town of Givry, 15 km from the medieval village of Buxy, 16 km from the wine & spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 27 km from Le Creusot (famous Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 18 km away), 33 km from Beaune, 42 km from Autun (labelled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire", with a rich heritage spanning over 2000 years of human presence), 43 km from Tournus & 51 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. The perfect "refuge", with a complete change of scenery, for a relaxing "mise au vert" for lovers and families alike!

Cattle farmers (Limousin & English "Hereford" breeds), Fabienne & Jacques open the doors to a charming, fully-restored traditional farmhouse dating from 1851, featuring a panoramic veranda "open" onto the countryside in "postcard" style (both covered terrace in summer & living room with wood-burning stove in winter), set in the quiet Chalonnaise countryside on their small farm, in a charming family hamlet comprising several restored historic buildings. Beautifully landscaped, nestling on a hillside on the edge of a bucolic meadow (with the estate's cows as peaceful neighbors), a stone's throw from the first vineyards, under the wooded crests of the "Montabon" hill, a vast wild forest massif with exceptional panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Vallée des Vaux in a sublime landscaped setting. Possibility of observing wildlife on site (wide variety of birds, deer, foxes, wild boar...). Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm country charm combined with meticulous heritage restoration (preservation of original beams, wooden fireplace mantel, terracotta floor tiles, stone lintels...). The exotic atmosphere of an old house steeped in history. Pleasant, intimate "jardinet" adjoining the neighboring pasture. Superb unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside.
Composition: Detached house on a property comprising the farm and the owners' house + second family house (total independence without vis-à-vis). Wifi (fiber). Wood-burning stove for heating. Gîte on 1st floor: kitchenette, living room, living room under veranda, 1 bedroom separated from living room by curtain (2-p. bed 160x200cm) with private shower room (shower/Wc). Upper half-floor: 1 bedroom (2 single beds 90x200cm), shower room/WC. Sheltered terrace (veranda in summer) + small garden + covered carport + private parking. Amenities & supermarket 7 km.