l'Echappée Bourguignonne

Charming contemporary "balcony" villa on a south-facing hillside (3.5 km from a supermarket), on a sloping walled garden of 1000m², in a subdivision nestled in the heart of the bucolic vineyards of the famous "Val Lamartinien" (Chardonnay grape variety), 11 km from Mâcon on the banks of the Saône (along which the Voie Bleue runs alongside the EuroVélo17 & "ViaRhôna" cycle routes) & 14 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny (one of Burgundy's most beautiful pearls, awarded the prestigious "European Heritage" label). Delightful Shop nestled in the heart of the Mâcon Countryside (a vast area protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems, including several "Natura 2000 zones"), in the wooded foothills of the South Burgundy Massif, in the heart of a sublime wine-growing & naturally preserved setting of gentle rolling mountains, facing the sumptuous neighbouring landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson, awarded the "Grand Site de France" label (9 km away). Ultra-privileged Location at the very southern tip of the Mâconnais mountains, on the edge of northern Beaujolais (first Vineyard in the world to be recognized as a "UNESCO World Geopark" / vast area of signposted mountain biking trails to discover on the massif), ideally situated on the "Burgundy Wine" route (Côtes Mâconnaises, extending various Beaujolais wine routes), the Romanesque church circuit & marked hiking trails, including a "Balade Verte" (a very rich network of similar hiking trails to discover in the vicinity, between vineyards & nature), 1 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" (& its remarkable "Tunnel du Bois Clair" at 7.5 km, France's longest former railway tunnel open to a Voie Verte at 1.6 km), 4 km from the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire by bike), 4 km from the GR76, 10 km from the renowned GTM VTT FFC-certified mountain bike trail (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne connected to a vast network of identical mountain bike trails criss-crossing the massif) & 18 km from the renowned Mont-Saint-Romain downhill mountain bike trail. Prime location at the crossroads of the Rhône & Ain rivers, at the crossroads of the Mâconnais & Beaujolais regions (numerous Vineyards to explore), the Clunisois-Tournugeois region (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & the Bresse de l'Ain region. Ideal for easy access (RCEA, A6 & A40 nearby): 10 km from Mâcon Loché TGV station, 23 km from Touroparc Zoo animal park, 23 km from "Hameau Dubœuf" (Europe's 1st vineyard & wine theme park), 24 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 30 km from Vonnas (gastronomic village of Georges Blanc), 35 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 44 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 46 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône, 47 km from Charolles & 50 km from Bourg-en-Bresse. A very comfortable "cocoon" with a contemporary feel, just a stone's throw from all amenities and traffic routes, as well as the great outdoors!

A seasoned globetrotter with a passion for travel and animals, Aurélien welcomes you to a charming contemporary villa set on a south-facing hillside, in a suburban housing estate (bordering a country road that's partly busy during the week, depending on commuter schedules) nestled on the heights of the charming winegrowing village of La Roche Vineuse, one of the few Saône-et-Loire communes to have retained its revolutionary name, La Roche Vineuse, one of the few villages in Saône-et-Loire to have retained its revolutionary name, boasts numerous small shops and a rich heritage (elegant 18th-century "Renaissance" houses with lava roofs, washhouses & cadoles, 11th-century Romanesque chapel, "Carrières de la Lie" archaeological site listed as a Monument Historique...). Pleasant surroundings, nestled in the unspoilt Mâcon Countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), in the very heart of the bucolic vineyards of the famous "Val Lamartinien" (Chardonnay grape variety, named after the famous poet, native French poet, writer & politician), beneath the wooded ridges of the Mountain de la Rochette, home to a rare 7-hectare "Espace Naturel Sensible" ("Lande de Nancelle"), adjoining a vast wild & protected forest (to be explored on foot or mountain bike). Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Spacious & bright. Elegant contemporary style. Zen & cozy atmosphere in a soft sobriety. Pleasant sheltered terrace. Sloping, enclosed garden with unobstructed views over the surrounding Countryside.
Composition: Detached house adjoining owner's house (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating. Air-conditioning. Holiday cottage on one level (with a slight half-level of 2 steps): living room-kitchen, 3 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm / double bed 160x200cm), shower room, separate toilet. Sheltered terrace + enclosed garden (1000m²) + private parking. Bike shed. Shops 1 km. Supermarket 3.5 km.