Les Grenouilles

Literal haven of peace & relaxation! Authentic 15th-century cowshed full of character, steeped in history and lovingly restored into a comfortable holiday home - featuring a beautiful natural swimming pool (8x4m) & a pétanque court shared with a second gîte - nestled in the peace and quiet of a vast 10-hectare historic estate (former "place forte" with fortified castle), 9 km from Paray-le-Monial, "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire", illustrious "Sacré Coeur" sanctuary city of world renown (all amenities on site). Total tranquility in the countryside, in a mini rural hamlet nestled in the heart of the bucolic Charolais bocage, a stone's throw from a beautiful unspoilt forest. Ideally located on the Romanesque churches circuit, 2 km from the EuroVélo6 & a 63 km "coup de cœur" cycling route (along the banks of the famous nearby Canal du Centre, to be discovered by boat or on foot), 5 km from a signposted "balade verte" footpath (a very rich network of signposted hiking trails of the same type to be explored in the surrounding area), 6 km from the Voie Verte & 9 km from a referenced 49 kms "boucle vélo coup de cœur". Privileged location, at the crossroads of the Allier & Loire rivers (some 20 km from the banks of the Loire, Europe's last wild river, classified and protected as a "Natura 2000" zone for the quality of its ecosystem), in the heart of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais region (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" / cradle of world-renowned AOC cattle & sheep breeds), at the crossroads of Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais, not far from Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais (wine route & first vineyards about 50 km away). Perfect for easy access (RCEA 7 km away): 12 km from Charolles, 23 km from Digoin (river marina connected to the Canal du Centre & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 34 km from Marcigny, 30 km from La Clayette, 44 km from the medieval spa town of Bourbon-Lancy, 53 km from Le Creusot (Les Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 53 km away), 55 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny & 58 km from the PAL amusement park. Possibility of renting the property's 2 gîtes together, for a total capacity of 12 people (with gîte n°3135). A unique & 100% exotic holiday, ideal for a rejuvenating country break with a "mini tribe"! A little corner of "green paradise" for young and old alike!

Raphaëlle welcomes you to a charming, authentic 15th-century stable full of character, steeped in history and carefully restored, situated in a peaceful setting on a vast 10-hectare family estate (once a “fortress” with a castle, a historic estate of which an elegant and exotic watchtower still stands), comprising several buildings—all perfectly renovated—nestled in a star-shaped layout around a large inner courtyard. Complete tranquility in the heart of the countryside, in the center of a small rural hamlet nestled in the bucolic Charolais countryside, on a vast “open” plateau of pastures and meadows (with the famous “local” cows as peaceful neighbors), just a stone’s throw from a beautiful, unspoiled Forest. A very comfortable holiday cottage. Extremely spacious. A vast, very rare 80m² living area enhanced by unusual original vaulted brick ceilings (“voûtins”). Warm, rustic charm in the spirit of a cozy “family home.” Plenty of charm and character. Very well-equipped (especially for Kids). A pleasant garden offering a magnificent, unobstructed view of the surrounding Countryside, with no neighbors directly across, featuring a unique and beautiful natural Piscine (8x4m). You’ll also enjoy a pétanque court and an orchard where you can pick fresh, “organic” fruit during your stay (apple, pear, and fig trees, etc.).
Layout: Detached house adjacent to a second holiday cottage (complete privacy). Wi-Fi. Oil heating + fireplace (for decorative purposes only). Air conditioning in the bedrooms only (upstairs). Ground floor: living room-kitchen-family room, laundry room, separate toilet. First floor: 4 bedrooms (each with 2 single beds, 90x190 cm), 2 of which have private bathrooms/toilets (one with a bathtub, one with a shower), bathroom (bathtub), separate toilet. Shared grounds for the holiday cottages (3,000 m²), natural swimming pool (8x4 m / accessible year-round except in February and March), pétanque court, spacious carport (no assigned parking spots). Dogs not allowed in the pool area. Private parking. Bicycle storage. All amenities nearby.