Le Petit Ailleurs

Stay in a charming home with a Finnish sauna, in the footsteps of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, once a regular guest here, 5 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archeological site of Bibracte, designated a "Grand Site de France"! Authentic late 19th-century Morvan farmhouse - steeped in history & meticulously restored - nestled in a delightful, unspoilt natural setting of gentle rolling mountains, in a quiet, peaceful hamlet on the outskirts of the charming, typical village of Saint-Léger-Sous-Beuvray, nestled on the slopes of Mont-Beuvray in the heart of the Morvan Nature Park, an exceptional forest area classified as a "Natura 2000" zone on the southern slopes of the massif. In the heart of the Autunois, a sumptuous, unspoilt region steeped in history, tradition, legend and mystery, with a literally exceptional heritage (ancient, medieval, industrial...) & breathtaking landscapes.) & grandiose landscapes, on the route of the GR "Grand Tour du Morvan" (connected to the GR 131 / Compostelle & St-François d'Assise) & the renowned GTMC (mythical mountain bike circuit connected to the voie verte), close to the Romanesque church circuit, 40 km from the first vineyards of the Couchois & the wine route (Côtes Chalonnaises adjoining the famous Côtes de Beaune and Haute-Côte de Beaune vineyards). Privileged location in the center of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Nièvre and Côte d'Or regions, 12 km from Etang-sur-Arroux (numerous local amenities), 18 km from Autun, 23 km from Luzy, 27 km from Château-Chinon and 37 km from Le Creusot (& its renowned Combes theme park 33 km away). The ideal "cocooning & cosy" retreat for couples, families and friends, between culture and nature! It lives up to its name!

German by birth & Morvandelle by adoption, multilingual guide and lecturer on the famous Bibracte site, Christiane welcomes you to an authentic late 19th-century farmhouse, fully restored according to the rules of the art and steeped in history, once a regular resort for Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a close friend of a former owner-photographer who accompanied him on his flights! A peaceful little residential hamlet, nestled in a magnificent natural setting of rolling mountains, bordered by meadows, a river, hedged farmland & vast Forest, bordering the picturesque village center, nestled on the slopes of Mont-Beuvray culminating at 821m, an exceptional belvedere offering extraordinary views (as far as Mont-Blanc!Bibracte is an ancient Gallic fortified city, one of the best preserved in the world, with ramparts and quarters stretching over 200 hectares, in a remarkable "Natura 2000" protected area. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm, contemporary country style. Elegant "mix & match" combining the gentle, relaxing ambience of a "family home" with meticulous restoration of the property's heritage (original framework, stone lintels, cement tiles...). Vast, shaded terrace. Pleasant walled garden planted with raspberries, peaches and vines. Beautiful unobstructed view of the Countryside. Composition : Detached house. Electric heating + wood stove. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, lounge, sauna area with shower/wc, independent "studio" also accessible from outside (2-bed 160x200cm) with private shower room and wc. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (2 x 90x200cm single Bunk beds / 2 x 90x200cm twin Bunk beds. 180x200cm + sofa-bed 2 p. 160x190cm), one of which is very large and includes a semi-open shower room (shower/wc). Enclosed garden + double terrace + parking + covered carport + private bike room. Amenities including supermarket 12 km away.