Les Arondelles

Between City & Countryside, close to all amenities & leisure facilities! Delightful authentic traditional farmhouse dating from 1741, steeped in history & carefully restored to the highest standards, situated in the heart of the Val de Saône, 4 km from supermarkets (& a vast shopping area) and 8 km from the center of Chalon-sur-Saône (classified as a "City of Art & History"). Calm & total tranquility, nestled in the heart of a peaceful residential village in the peri-urban Chalonnaise Countryside, a large part of which is protected as a ZNIEFF, in the hollow of a bucolic plain of fields & wooded meadows combining agriculture & nature (dotted with footpaths to explore on foot or mountain bike, including a vast network of "balades vertes"), bordering the vast Gergy state forest, the area's veritable "green lung", close to the banks of the Saône (classified as a Natura 2000 zone for its rich ecosystems) and the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises (including the famous "Val d'Or" & its renowned "Mercurey" cru and the sublime Vallée des Vaux, "la petite Suisse chalonnaise"), Couchois, Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune ("Route des Grands Vins" to discover, extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" through the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...). Ideally located 4 km from the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à vélo) along the famous Canal du Centre (linked to the EuroVélo6 cycle route connected to the "Tour de Saône-et-Loire à vélo"), 6.5 km of the Voie Bleue (along the Saône river), 10 km of the Voie Verte of the "Grande boucle de la Bourgogne du sud", 15 km of the Voie Bressane, 18 km of the Voie Verte "La Voie des Vignes" (a 36 km route through the vineyards of Burgundy's Grand Crus, the most eminent in the world), 18 km from the "Voie des Étangs" cycle route, 23 km from the "Voie Verte du Morvan aux Vineyards", not far from the Romanesque church circuit. Location of choice at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), all rich in exceptional heritage and splendid unspoilt landscapes. Perfect location for easy access to several départements (A6 access at 6.5 km): 14 km from the Chalon-sur-Saône Golf course, 12 km from the Val Dracy clinic, 17 km from the medieval wine town of Givry, 17 km from Verdun-Ciel (river Marina nestling at the confluence of the Doubs and Saône rivers), 18 km from Chagny (famous for its Sunday morning gourmet market), 22 km from Beaune, 23 km from the spa and wine town of Santenay (casino on site), 32 km from Seurre, 36 km from Tournus, 38 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National ("site clunisien", medieval city labeled "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté"), 46 km from Louhans (capital of Bresse & its iconic medieval artery "aux 157 arcades"), 47 km from Le Creusot (renowned Les Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 43 km away) & 58 from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny. A charming resort for a relaxing "mise au vert" with many pleasures & discoveries!

François, a passionate collector of vintage "SIMCA Aronde" cars (the legendary French family sedan that inspired the name of the gîte, several of which are stored on site) & Laure welcome you to a charming authentic traditional farmhouse dating back to the 18th century (built in 1741), steeped in history & restored to the highest standards, nestled on a former family farm. Quiet setting, nestled on the edge of an alleyway in the heart of a peaceful residential village in the heart of the Chalonnaise peri-urban Countryside, a bucolic, unspoilt setting combining viticulture, agriculture & nature, between fields & wooded meadows, rivers & vineyards (protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), bordering the vast state forest dotted with Gergy ponds, the region's immense "green lung", and a series of wild forests surrounding Chalon-sur-Saône (ideal for relaxing walks or mountain bike rides), close to the banks of the Saône (a paradise for fishermen and kayakers, a natural area largely protected by the Natura 2000 zone). Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country charm with contemporary accents, enhanced by a fine heritage restoration (conservation of the elegant half-timbered brick walls & original wood panelling and beams). Lots of charm & character. Cosy & cozy. Pleasant, intimate little garden, not overlooked, with slide & sandpit. Composition: Detached house (totally independent) adjoining the owners' home (also including 5 bed and breakfast rooms). Wifi (fiber). Gas heating. Holiday cottage (ground floor): living room-kitchen, 1 bedroom (2 beds 160x200cm + 2 single beds 90x190cm), shower room, separate WC. 150m² garden (slide & sandpit) + private parking. Supermarkets 4 km. Arrival possible between 4pm & 9pm (October to March) and 4pm & 9:30pm (April to September).