le Refuge

Soothing little corner of the Countryside on the edge of wooded fields & meadows, at the gateway to the Jura Massif & its Nature Park! Delightful traditional 19th-century Bresse farmhouse, carefully converted into an ultra-comfortable, charming holiday home, nestled in a quiet rural hamlet - on a pleasant 150m² enclosed garden - 7 km from Louhans, capital of the Bresse region, famous for its iconic medieval shopping street with its "157 arcades" (one of the most remarkable of its kind in France and Europe) and for its famous "Monday Market", a "Remarkable site of taste", and 20 km from Lons-le-Saunier, capital of the Jura region (spa town, birthplace of Rouget de Lisle, author of the national anthem "La Marseillaise"!). Nestled between Bresse and Revermont, just a stone's throw from the banks of the Seille (a rare natural area classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystems), not far from the mountainous foothills of the nearby Jura Massif and its Vineyards, this bucolic, natural setting combines agriculture and nature. Close to numerous hiking trails, including a signposted "Balade Verte" (a vast network of identical hiking and mountain bike trails), 2 km from the Voie Verte "Voie Bressane" (connected to the Voie Bleue along the Saône and to the Voie Verte de Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud), 3.5 km from the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), 17 km from the Voie Verte de la Bresse Jurassienne, 24 km from the renowned GRP de la "Bresse Comtoise" adjoining the GR59, around 20 km from the Romanesque churches circuit, around 40 km from the Côtes Mâconnaises, about 50 kms from the Côtes Chalonnaises & 60 kms from the prestigious world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune (various wine routes to explore, including the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus"). In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - at the crossroads of the Ain & Jura departments, at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, Bresse du Jura, Mâconnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") and Bresse de l'Ain. Ideal for touring (A39 9 km away): 13 km from the famous Bresse racetrack (48 ha of multi-activity car, motorcycle and go-karting courses), 22 km from Cuiseaux ("the painters' village"), 31 km from Pierre-de-Bresse, classified as a "Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne Franche Comté", 27 km from the medieval village of Romenay, 28 km from Cuisery, one of France's 8 exclusive "Villages du Livre", 35 km from the rare Truchère Nature Reserve (a remarkable protected ecosystem), 36 km from Tournus, 43 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (a "City of Art & History"), 46 km from Seurre & 62 km from Beaune. An inspiring "cocoon", full of charm & serenity, close to all amenities, for a relaxing "green escape" with family or friends!

Martine & Éric are horse owners (horses are parked nearby and can be visited), and open the doors to a charming, carefully restored, traditional 19th-century Bresse farmhouse with brick & half-timbered walls, nestled in a quiet rural hamlet, in a peaceful setting of wooded meadows, on the edge of a small wood. In the heart of the unspoilt Countryside (a large part of which is protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora and fauna), a stone's throw from the banks of the Seille, a remarkable ecosystem appreciated by fishermen and nature lovers alike and protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" (migratory bird reserve, rare plant species, numerous fish including the famous catfish, animals & wildlife...), not far from the mountain foothills of the Jura massif. Bucolic, gently rolling countryside, a mix of agriculture and nature, between fields, meadows dotted with ponds and rivers, and beautiful wild forests (to be explored on relaxing walks or mountain bike rides). Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country charm with contemporary accents in dialogue with the exotic soul of an old rural dwelling (original beams & framework) and an Unusual "ethnic decor" with great attention to detail. Enormous charm & character. Ultra-cosy & cozy. Rooms coiled under the roof in "cocoon cabin" style. Pleasant walled garden, planted with flowers and partly shaded by a pretty lime tree. Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding Countryside.
Composition : Detached house. Wifi (fiber). Electric heating + wood stove. Air-conditioning in bedrooms. Ground floor: living room-kitchen, living room-lounge (sofa bed for 2 people, 160x200cm), shower room, separate toilet. 1st floor: lounge/gaming room, 2 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / double bed 140x190cm + 2 single beds 90x200cm). Enclosed grounds (150m² with sheltered walkways) + private bike room + parking. All amenities including supermarkets 7 km.