Les Tilleuls de Marie

Superb landscaped setting, great comfort & absolute calm in the heart of the sublime Brionnais bocage! Elegant, charming guest house nestled in an authentic 19th-century farmhouse, fully restored to the highest standards, perched as a "panoramic lookout" on a gentle, exposed hillside, on a vast, enclosed, well-kept 1.6-hectare property - boasting a beautiful heated swimming pool (10x4.5m), Nordic bath & electric car recharging point - 7 km from the charming, historic shopping town of Charlieu (crossed by the GR76 to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle), a Remarkable "Site Clunisien", with a rich heritage including a majestic 10th-century Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Romanesque art (all services & shops on site, including supermarkets). Total peace and quiet, nestled in the rolling Brionnais Countryside in a magnificent, unspoilt rural setting of fields and wooded meadows (protected under ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), not far from the banks of the Loire ("Europe's last wild river" classified as a "Natura 2000 zone" for its exceptional biotope) and the first wooded foothills of the Monts du Beaujolais. Ideally located on the Romanesque church circuit & "natural" hiking trails, including a signposted "Balade Verte" (a rich network of identical hiking trails criss-crossing the region to discover on foot or mountain bike), 3 km from a signposted "VTT-FFC" mountain bike trail (linked to a vast network of similar "star" trails criss-crossing the region), 7 km from a signposted cyclo route leading to the Voie Verte, 8 km from the "Cycloroute71" (cycling tour of Saône-et-Loire), 13 km of the Voie Verte "Véloire" (running along the Loire & the "Canal Tranquille" linking Roanne to Digoin / linked north to the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre connected to EuroVélo6 as well as to the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo"), some 30 kms of the Côtes Roannaises, about 40 km from the Beaujolais (the world's first vineyard to be recognized as a UNESCO World Geopark) & about 60 km from the Côtes Mâconnaises ("Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & "Route des Vins du Beaujolais" to explore). Privileged location at the very southern tip of Burgundy, right in the heart of the superb Charolais-Brionnais region, which has been awarded the "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" label - a land of livestock breeding and traditions, home to the world-renowned AOC cattle breed - at the crossroads of the Allier, Loire & Rhône departments, at the crossroads of the Sologne & Bourbonnaise Mountains and the Roannais region, not far from the Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais regions. Ideal location for touring: 15 km from the medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais, which has been awarded the rare "Plus beaux villages de France" label, 15 km from La Clayette, 15 km from Chaufailles, 19 km from Marcigny ("Site clunisien" famous for its Monday morning Market created in 1266), 27 km from Roanne, 35 km from Charolles, 36 km from the "sacred heart" city of Paray-le-Monial, 44 km from Digoin (river Marina coiled at the convergence of 3 famous canals, including the famous Canal du Centre) and 56 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny. A delightful cocoon "out of this world & out of time", ideal "pied à terre" for an ultra-relaxing "green getaway" in grand comfort mode! A literal "haven of peace" that smells of softness and the art of living, with poolside "lézardage" as a bonus! !

Marie-Pascale opens the doors to an authentic & delightful traditional farmhouse built in the 19th century, carefully restored to the highest standards & re-enchanted into a very elegant, charming guest house, perched as a "lookout" & "panoramic belvedere" on a gentle, south-facing hillside, overlooking "on balcony" a bucolic valley of wooded meadows (with the peaceful & famous Charolais cows as close, privileged neighbors). Absolute tranquility, nestled in the rolling Brionnais Countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), in the heart of the sublime local bocage, not far from the banks of the Loire, "Europe's last wild river" (protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its exceptional plant & animal biotope), and the first wooded foothills of the Monts du Beaujolais. A literal haven of peace & relaxation nestled in the heart of a magnificent, totally preserved landscaped setting. An enchanting setting, 100% soothing & relaxing, a veritable "green corner of paradise". Spacious, comfortable rooms nestled in the former hayloft. A warm Countryside chic feel with a refined contemporary touch, enhanced by atypical architecture (including a majestic "open" shower room in one of the bedrooms). Enormous charm, style & character. Enveloping, cocooning & ultra-cosy ambience. Lovely living room in harmony with the totally exotic soul of the place (preservation of stone walls dotted with niches & original beams), with a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal. Pleasantly large sheltered terrace opening onto a vast 1.6 ha enclosed park (with electric gate & digicode, largely laid out as natural meadows), perfectly maintained & cared for, adorned with a beautiful heated swimming pool (10x4.5m) and a Nordic bath. Beautiful unobstructed views over the surrounding Countryside. Composition: 3 bed and breakfast rooms on the 1st floor in a wing of the house (totally independent from the owners' accommodation). Wifi (fiber). Oil heating. 2 double bedrooms (each with a 2-p. 160x200cm bed) with private bathroom (shower + separate toilet) "open" onto the bedroom. An air-conditioned family bed and breakfast apartment comprising a living room (fully-equipped kitchen, dining area and relaxation area with TV), 2 independent bedrooms (2 single beds 90x200cm that can be twinned into 2 single beds 180x200cm in each) and a shower room (shower/Wc). Communal living area for guests on the ground floor (living room) with fully equipped open-access kitchen. Sheltered terrace + courtyard relaxation terrace (gravel) + Piscine (10x4.5m) + Nordic bath + bike/motorcycle storage + electric car charging station + private parking. Shops & services 7 km (including restaurants). Cab service to and from Charlieu (GR76) provided by owner for pilgrims.