les Grands Champs

Authentic, fully restored, typical post-war "fifties" house nestled on the edge of meadows, in the heart of the unspoilt Bresse Countryside - "on" a small family farm (cattle & cereals in "agriculture raisonnée") well away from the hustle and bustle - in a peaceful "dispersed" rural hamlet 8 km from the shopping village of Saint-Martin-en-Bresse (small supermarket on site) & 12 km from the picturesque village of Verdun-Ciel, coiled at the confluence of the Doubs & Saône rivers (many amenities on site, including supermarket and river Marina). Total tranquility, nestled in a peaceful, unspoilt natural setting, a verdant bocage plain of crops & meadows dotted with bucolic ponds & rivers, a stone's throw from many vast wild forests, bordering several protected sites classified as ZNIEFF & "Zone Natura 2000" for their remarkable ecosystems. Ideally located on the route of an atypical PR trail ("Parcours découverte" with puzzles for Kids), close to numerous signposted "balades vertes" footpaths (a rich network to explore the area, on foot or by mountain bike), 12 km from the Voie Bleue (Blue Way) linked to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire by bike) and the Eurovélo6 cycle route, 15 km from the "Voie du Tacot" greenway (serving Beaune), 23 km of the Voie Verte de la "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud", around 30 kms from the vineyards of the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune and around 40 kms from the vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Jura (various wine routes to discover, including the "Route des Grands Vins" & the prestigious "Route des Grands Crus" through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...) & a 30 km circuit of Romanesque churches. In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne (birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry), not far from the mountainous foothills of the Jura massif, at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, Bresse Jurassienne & Pays Beaunois - all rich in magnificent landscapes, renowned gastronomy and exceptional heritage - at the crossroads of the Jura & Côte d'Or departments. Ideal for exploring: 53 km from Seurre, 27 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled a "City of Art and History"), 31 km from Louhans, capital of the Bresse region (& its iconic medieval street with 157 arcades), 33 km from Beaune, 41 km from Cuisery listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Villages du Livre", 45 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 46 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 50 km from the medieval town of Romenay, 53 km from Dole (classified as a "City of Art and History") & 59 km from Le Creusot TGV station. An ideal, comfortable little "nest" for a relaxing "green getaway" at an affordable price! For lovers and families alike!

Élodie & Jérôme (farmers who run the small family farm next door to the gîte / cattle & cereal breeding in "agriculture raisonnée") open the doors to an authentic post-war "fifties" mansion, completely restored & revisited as a gentle holiday resort, nestled in the quiet edge of meadows, in the heart of the Bresse countryside, in a peaceful rural hamlet, both agricultural & residential. Soothing, unspoilt countryside, nestled in a vast, verdant clearing of arable fields & meadows, dotted with numerous bucolic ponds & rivers, surrounded by deep, protected forests (just a stone's throw away), not far from the banks of the Doubs (a true kayaker's paradise & a highly reputed fishing site for its famous catfish, pike-perch or carp), a remarkable ecosystem partly protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its exceptional bird sanctuary with 160 species and very rare plant varieties. Possibility of observing wildlife on site (roe deer, deer, foxes, hares, owls, birds of prey...). Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country charm with contemporary accents, enhanced by a rare & very elegant period cement tile floor in the living room. Gentle Zen atmosphere. Large gravel courtyard features a large exposed terrace and a pleasant lawned garden nestling on the edge of fields, with a small, secure private pond on the garden side (carp, tench... / "no kill" fishing possible). Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding Countryside. Composition: Detached house (set back on a small family farm / property comprising various buildings). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating. Air-conditioning. Ground floor: kitchen-living room, bedroom (2-bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower/Wc). 1st floor: 1 bedroom (2 single beds 90x190cm). Terrace + courtyard + small garden + bicycle room + private parking. Small shops and supermarket 8 km.