L'Etape de la Croisée

Charming contemporary-style gîte nestled in a beautifully restored traditional 19th-century house of character, set in rolling countryside (part of which is protected as a "Natura 2000" & "ZNIEFF" zone for its remarkable ecosystems) deep in the verdant Guye valley and bucolic Charolais bocage, 4.5 km from the small shopping village of Joncy and 14 km from the charming medieval & winegrowing village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, which has been awarded the "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté" label (many amenities on site, including a supermarket). In a small hamlet including the owners' restaurant ("l'Étape Charollaise") nestled at the crossroads of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Mâconnais vineyards (not far from the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins"), on the route of the Romanesque churches & the GR76 connected to the GR7, within easy reach of numerous signposted "balades vertes" hiking trails (a rich network of such trails throughout the region), 10 km from a cycle route (connected to both the EuroVélo6 and the voie verte), 10 km from a referenced 27 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur" (another 24 km itinerary accessible at 16 km) & 14 km from the voie verte. Centrally located in the very heart of southern Burgundy, at the crossroads of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais, Mâconnais & Charollais-Brionnais (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), magnificent unspoiled territories, rich in sublime landscapes, renowned gastronomy and literally exceptional heritage. An ideal location for easy access: 10 km from the medieval town of Mont-Saint-Vincent, 21 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 28 km from Charolles, 34 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 27 km away), 37 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"), 41 km from Paray-le-Monial, 42 km from La Clayette, 42 km from the sumptuous Roche de Solutré landscape jewel with its exclusive "Grand Site de France" label & 44 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 42 km away). Possibility of renting the property's 2 gîtes as a "mini tribe" (with gîte n°1873) for a total capacity of 8 people. Numerous leisure facilities to discover on site, including a rare mini soccer pitch with its own goal!

Former employees of Michelin-starred restaurants and owners of a renowned local restaurant (l'Étape Charollaise, next door to the gîte), Philippe & Stéphanie welcome you to a beautifully restored 19th-century Burgundy mansion steeped in history (a former country inn revisited). In a mini rural hamlet set in rolling countryside, on the edge of the bocage (with the famous Charolais cows as neighbors), in the gentle valley of the Guye & its fish-filled river (popular with fishermen), 2 km from the typical little village of Saint-Martin-la-Patrouille (home to two 19th-century Tuileries classified as "Monuments Historiques" & a listed 11th-century Romanesque chapel), close to a "promontory" offering exceptional panoramic views over the Clunisois, the Monts du Beaujolais & as far as Mont-Blanc on a clear day. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Contemporary, Nordic-inspired style. Zen & cosy atmosphere. Lots of charm. Large gravel terrace, exposed & shaded. Pleasant shared enclosed garden with swing and toboggan & sheltered games room (ping-pong, table soccer, boxing bag & multiple games for children), complemented by a vast playground with pétanque court, trampoline & a rare real mini soccer pitch with its own goal!
Composition: House comprising 2 gîtes and the owners' semi-detached house (total independence between each dwelling). Gas-fired central heating. Wifi internet access. Shared washing machine (located in laundry room). Triplex apartment. Ground floor: living room-kitchen (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm). 1st floor: bedroom (bed 2 p. 140x190cm + bed 1 p. 90x190cm) with private bathroom (shower/wc). 2nd floor: bedroom (bed 2 p. 140x190cm + bed 1 p. 90x190cm) with private bathroom (shower/wc). Private gravel terrace. Enclosed grounds + playground + bike room + shared games room. Private parking. Shops 4.5 km away. Amenities including supermarket 14 km away.