l'Iris des Marais

Delightful, typical post-war residence, steeped in history & fully restored, nestled in the peace and quiet on the edge of meadows in a well-kept 5,000m² wooded park, in a peaceful residential neighborhood adjacent to the center of the picturesque shopping town of Pierre-de-Bresse, which has been awarded the "Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne Franche Comté" label (renowned ecomuseum nestled in a sumptuous 17th-century château, numerous local shops and amenities including supermarkets, and excellent sports and leisure facilities). Just a stone's throw from the bucolic Bresse countryside, with its many protected areas classified as "Zone Natura 2000" or "ZNIEFF" (for their rich ecosystems), combining agriculture & nature in the hollow of a vast bocage plain dotted with numerous ponds & beautiful wild forests, not far from the first mountainous foothills of the Jura massif, very close to the banks of the Doubs (a protected natural site, a paradise for fishermen & kayakers as well as nature lovers). On the route of several signposted footpaths (very rich network of hiking trails partly signposted as "balades vertes" to be discovered on the territory), 18 km from the GRP de la Bresse Comtoise (connected to the GR59), 17 km from a 35 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur", 18 km from a cycle route linked to the EuroVélo6 (& to a greenway), 18 km from the Voie Verte de la Bresse Jurassienne, 31 km from the Voie Verte Bressane, 24 km from the river marina of Verdun-sur-le-Doubs (coiled at the confluence of the Saône & Doubs rivers), 30 km from the first vineyards of the Jura and some 50 km from the vineyards of the Chalonnais and the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune ("Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grand Crus" to be explored). Prime location on the borders of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - at the crossroads of the Jura & Côte d'Or departments, not far from the Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") and Pays Beaunois. Ideal for covering several départements: 21 km from Seurre, 31 km from Louhans, 35 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 37 km from Dole (labelled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"), 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labelled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"), 45 km from Beaune & 50 km from Cuisery (listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Villages du Livre"). A perfect "cocoon" of charm, nestled in a literal haven of peace & serenity, with all shops & services on site!

Annie & Jean-Marc (a painter whose paintings can be admired in the gîte) open the doors to a delightful post-war residence, carefully restored and steeped in history (former "laiterie"), set in a quiet meadowland setting (with peaceful sheep as seasonal neighbors), in a residential neighborhood adjacent to the town center (& its renowned "Écomusée de la Bresse" nestled in a prestigious 17th-century château). Beautiful, unobstructed views over the surrounding countryside. Nestled in the green Doubs valley dotted with bucolic ponds, in the foothills of the Jura Massif, Pierre-de-Bresse enjoys a magnificent, unspoiled setting of gentle countryside combining nature and agriculture, as well as numerous amenities and a high level of sports and leisure facilities (fishing lake with ecological leisure base protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" / "parcours sportif" & "Parkrun" / "Agorespace" etc.). Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm "country chic" feel, ultra-cosy & cozy, blending vintage & "brocante" touches. Enormous charm & character. Large private terrace & small garden opening onto a 5,000m² grassed park with various relaxation areas, carefully planted with trees, flowers & vegetation (ideal refuge for birds), including a small secure pond, a fruit orchard (apple, fig, cherry, pear trees... / pick-your-own) & a "natural" pétanque court in the courtyard.
Composition : Gîte adjoining the owners' home, including a guest room (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Heat pump heating. Raised ground floor (4 steps): living room-kitchen (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm), 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 160x200cm / 2 beds 1 p. 80x200cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Private terrace + garden + parking. Bike room. Shared park (5000m²). Amenities including supermarkets 1.5 km away.