Le Pigeonnier

Literal haven of peace & rest "on the border" of Côte d'Or & Jura! Very elegant character property dating from the late 19th century, perfectly restored - nestled on an intimate, peaceful 2500m² enclosed estate with a beautiful 12x5m swimming pool & "natural petanque court" - nestled on the edge of a peaceful, typical village on the banks of an "arm" of the Doubs, in the heart of a magnificent, unspoilt natural setting on a Natura 2000 & ZNIEFF protected area (for its very rich ecosystems), 5.5 km from the typical shopping town of Pierre-de-Bresse (supermarket on site), which has been awarded the "Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne Franche Comté" label (and boasts a renowned eco-museum housed in a sumptuous 17th-century château) & 15 km from the charming city of Seurre ("ville d'eau" nestling on the banks of the Saône, with its rich heritage). Total peace and quiet in the unspoilt Bresse Countryside, a mix of agriculture and total nature, nestled in the verdant lower Doubs valley (a paradise for fishermen and nature lovers alike), a gentle plain of fields & meadows dotted with bucolic rivers & ponds, not far from vast wild forests (including the nearby Pourlans national forest, a veritable "green lung" covering 660 ha), as well as the first wooded foothills of the Jura massif (the superb GRP de la Bresse Comtoise is 22 km away), bordering various protected natural areas (including Le grand Étang de Pontoux 12 km away, an exceptional sensitive natural area unique in Burgundy, a nesting area and bird sanctuary with over 130 recorded species). Ideally located on the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire by bike) & various hiking trails (including a rich network of "balades vertes" criss-crossing the territory, to be explored on foot or mountain bike / first accessible at 5 km), 13 km from the Voie Bleue along the Saône (adjoining the EuroVélo6 cycle route), 17 km from the Voie Verte de la Bresse Jurasienne, 25 km of the "Voie du Tacot" greenway (serving Beaune), some 30 km of the Jura Vineyards, around 40 kms from the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune and around 50 kms from the Côtes Chalonnaises (various wine routes to discover, including the "Route des Grands Vins" & the prestigious "Route des Grands Crus" passing through the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...). On the borders of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - not far from the Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Pays Beaunois. Ideal for exploring 3 départements: 22 km from Verdun-sur-le-Doubs (river Marina at the confluence of the Saône & Doubs rivers), 32 km from Dole (City of Art and History), 37 km from Louhans (capital of the Bresse region & its famous "Rue aux 157 arcades", an iconic medieval shopping street), 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône ("City of Art and History"), 41 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 42 km from the illustrious fortified city of Beaune ("capital of Burgundy wines"), 48 km from Chagny (famous for its Sunday morning gourmet Market) & 50 km from the medieval wine town of Givry. A delightful "refuge" for a relaxing "timeless break" for your mini-tribe, with "farniente" by the Piscine & lively games of pétanque or ping-pong as a bonus!

Elegant, carefully restored late 19th-century bourgeois mansion nestled in a rural residential hamlet on the outskirts of a typical village. Peace & quiet in a magnificent natural setting, nestled on the edge of gentle meadows home to peaceful Charolais & Limousin cows in season & an "arm" of the Doubs (a kayaker & fisherman's paradise, famous for its catfish, pike-perch or carp, with natural beaches, a remarkable ecosystem protected as a Natura 2000 zone for its exceptional bird sanctuary with 160 species of birds & very rare plant varieties). A literal haven of rest, offering the rare opportunity to observe wildlife (including numerous birds) as well as a beautiful, unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country style, mixing tradition and modernity in a cosy atmosphere. Lots of charm. Large, exposed terrace in the shade of a centuries-old sycamore tree (complemented by a second, panoramic terrace with an outdoor relaxation area) opening onto a pleasant, intimate 2500m² enclosed lawn garden, with a beautiful Piscine, a natural "courtyard" pétanque court, a ping-pong table and Kids' games.
Composition: Detached house on 2 levels. Wifi (fiber). Electric heating + Wood heating. Ground floor: kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 160x200cm + convertible 2 p. 140x190cm / Extra bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm) including 2 en suite (but independent access possible from outside), shower room (shower/wc), separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms, one with balcony (2 beds 180x200cm / 2 beds 160x200cm), mezzanine-living room-gaming room, shower room/wc. Double terrace + 2500m² enclosed park (ping-pong & swing) + Piscine (5x12m with shower / open May 1 to October 31, weather permitting) + pétanque court (courtyard) + private parking. Supermarket & small shops 6 km.