l'Hotel Particulier

Between "City & Countryside", in the heart of the famous medieval shopping street with its 157 arcades (one of the most remarkable of its kind in France and Europe), the iconic heritage signature of the capital of Bresse! A delightful, cosy & refined "maison d'hôtes", nestled in an elegant 1876 mansion steeped in history, carefully restored to its former glory - with a vast, intimate courtyard and a rare indoor pétanque court nestled in ancient vaulted cellars - nestled in the quiet heart of the historic town of Louhans, famous for its "Monday Market" and "Remarkable site of taste". All amenities on site, nestled on the banks of the Seille (protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF for its remarkable ecosystems), just a stone's throw from the gentle, unspoilt Bresse Countryside, combining agriculture & nature between bocage plains dotted with ponds & rivers, fields, meadows & beautiful wild forests, and the mountain foothills of the nearby Jura Massif (GR59 & renowned GRP de la "Bresse Comtoise" to explore). Location of choice, not far from the Romanesque church circuit, on the routes of various signposted "balades vertes" (a vast network of hiking trails of the same type to discover on foot or mountain bike in the area), the "Voie Bressane" green route (connected to the "Voie Bleue" running alongside the Saône river, adjoining the "Voie Verte de la Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud", accessible at 24 km) & the "Cycloroute71" (tour of Saône-et-Loire by bike), 25 km from the "Voie Verte de la Bresse Jurassienne", 30 km from the first vineyards of the Jura & the Côtes Mâconnaises, 50 km from the Côtes Chalonnaises & 60 km from the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune (various wine routes to explore, including the "Route des Grands Vins" & the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus"). Right in the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the renowned AOC Bresse poultry - at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, Bresse de l'Ain, Jura massif, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Mâconnais, at the crossroads of the Ain & Jura departments. Ideal for touring or for easy access (A39 13 km away): 14 km from the Bresse racetrack (multi-activity car, motorcycle and karting on 48 ha), 20 km from the medieval town of Romenay, 20 km from Cuisery (one of France's very exclusive 8 "Villages du Livre"), 21 km from Cuiseaux ("le Village des peintres"), 27 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 28 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 28 km from the rare Truchère Nature Reserve, 31 km from Pierre-de-Bresse (labelled "Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne Franche Comté"), 39 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labelled "City of Art & History") & 45 km from Seurre. A veritable "concentrate of gentleness" exuding the art of living and serenity, immersed in the heart of the village! An ideal haven for a relaxing romantic break...

Virginie opens the doors of an elegant 1876 town house, carefully restored with style & taste, nestled in a quiet "backyard" at the end of a historic little alley, right in the heart of the town's medieval & commercial center, in the heart of the iconic "Rue aux 157 arcades", a shopping street lined with picturesque facades dating from the 14th to 16th centuries (one of the most remarkable of its kind in France and Europe). Famous for its "Monday Market", a "Remarkable Site of Taste" (one of France's largest retail poultry markets), Louhans boasts all amenities & a notable heritage. Luxury rooms of noble dimensions. Cosy "bourgeois" cachet blending, in a delicious mix & match, contemporary spirit (iconic design pieces) with the refined ambiance of a gentle "maison de maître" with character (French beams & ceilings, marble mantels, original woodwork...). Enveloping, cosy atmosphere. Intimate, vast walled courtyard (shaded in summer), with terrace area. Bonus: atypical & rare indoor pétanque court nestled beneath the house's authentic vaulted cellars.
Composition: Semi-detached house (access via small pedestrian walkway). Wifi access. PAC heating. Air-conditioning. Living rooms on 1st floor (lounge, library with piano, bar area). 2 suites with TV on 2nd floor (beds 2 p. 180x200cm), with private bathrooms (1 with "balnéo" bath + shower + Wc / 1 with shower-wc). 1 totally independent Bed and breakfast apartment on ground floor courtyard side with TV (fully equipped fitted kitchen with dining area + separate bedroom / bed 2 p. 180x200cm) with "open" bathroom (shower) & separate toilet. Shared enclosed courtyard terrace. Bicycle & motorcycle storage. Garage on request. Cellar with petanque court. Public parking lot + amenities (including restaurants) on site. Supermarket 1.5 km.