l'Ecole de la Vallée

Sublime landscapes & great comfort nestled in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise vineyards! Elegant authentic "girls' school" dating from the end of the 19th century, carefully converted into an ultra-comfortable contemporary holiday home - complete with heated pool, outdoor spa & pétanque court - nestled in the quiet countryside, 5 km from Mercurey (the "Val d'Or" & its famous AOC / many local amenities including supermarket) & 15 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"). Magnificent rolling countryside, nestled in the sumptuous Vaux valley ("la petite Suisse chalonnaise"), between vineyards, meadows & wooded hills, bordering a protected natural site classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" (for its remarkable ecosystem). Privileged location on the routes of several signposted "balades vertes" hiking trails (winding between vineyards & nature / linked to a rich network of similar hiking trails), the Romanesque church circuit & the "Route des Grands Vins", 1.5 km from the GR7 & GR76, 8 km from the "voie verte", 10 km from the EuroVélo6 (linked to a "voie verte"), 10 km from the river port of Saint-Léger sur Dheune (linked to the famous Canal du Centre) & around ten kms from three "Coup de cœur" cycling loops (itineraries between 14 & 24 kms). Prime location at the crossroads of the Couchois region, close to the world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the famous "Route des Grands Crus" (through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Autunois. Ideal for touring: 16 km from Chagny (famous for its Sunday morning gourmet market / river marina on site), 18 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 26 km from Le Creusot (famous Les Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 23 km away), 32 km from Beaune, 40 km from Tournus, 41 km from Autun (classified as a "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire", with a priceless heritage spanning over 2000 years of human presence) & 52 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny. The perfect retreat for an ultra-relaxing "mini-tribe" getaway, with a host of activities and discoveries, including "farniente" by the pool or spa, and a game of pétanque as a bonus!

Authentic former "village girls' school" dating from the late 19th century - a characterful building steeped in history and featuring unusual, elegant brick architecture - fully restored to the highest standards and carefully and tastefully refurbished as a comfortable, charming holiday home, nestled on the edge of meadows overlooking vineyards (200 m away) in a peaceful, picturesque Côte Chalonnaise wine-growing village. Boasting a listed 11th-century Romanesque church, nestled around a picture-postcard village square and crossed by a bucolic little river full of fish, this lively market town enjoys a magnificent landscape of rolling hillsides, vineyards and gentle meadows, nestled at the foot of the wooded hills of vast forest massifs (numerous nature walks and exceptional panoramic viewpoints) in the sublime "Vallée des Vaux". Spacious, comfortable gîte. 60m² living room. Fully equipped to a high standard. Warm, refined contemporary style. Cozy, ultra-cosy atmosphere. Enormously charming. Pleasant, perfectly landscaped 800m² enclosed grounds, including: small garden, vast double terrace (east & west / beautiful sunsets), heated pool (5x3m with shower), spa (6 places), pétanque court & ping-pong table. Beautiful views of the surrounding vineyards.
Composition: Detached house. Wifi (fiber). PAC heating. Air conditioning. PS4 console. Ground floor: living room-kitchen (alcove with sofa bed 2 p. 130x190cm), bathroom (shower/Wc). 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 180x200cm / 4 beds 1 p. 90x200cm in 2 x 2 bunk beds / bed 2 p. 180x200cm), one with en-suite shower/WC, separate WC. Enclosed grounds (800m²) + terraces + heated swimming pool (5x3m / shower) + outdoor spa (6 places) + petanque area + bike room + electric car recharging point + private parking. Amenities & supermarket 5 km away. Gîte with "Accueil Vélo" label.