La Vallée - PRETY - Gîte

Both nature enthusiasts, Marie & Patrice welcome you to an authentic 19th century barn of character - carefully restored & enhanced by a gentle contemporary extension - linked to the old neighboring country farmhouse that they occupy today , also elegantly renovated. Calm & tranquility on the edge of a small alley, in the heart of a typical picturesque little town, with exotic charm & notable heritage (15th century church, astonishing washhouse in the shape of a Greek temple, traditional Burgundian houses, several mansions, etc.). Nestled in the countryside on the edge of fields & meadows, once famous for its pink stone quarries (used in the construction of many eminent buildings in Burgundy, including the elegant, world-famous Romanesque abbey of nearby Tournus), this former wine-growing village enjoys a splendid unspoilt countryside & natural setting, nestled between the banks of the Saône and the Bois de Fouget, a vast forest sheltering the La Truchère Nature Reserve, a unique biotope in Burgundy, rich in an astonishing variety of environments (sand dune , marshy pond, wooded peat bog, fresh forests…), magical landscapes as well as a rare animal & plant ecosystem. Comfortable cottage. Warm country character with contemporary accents. Zen & soft atmosphere. Exceptional large sheltered panoramic terrace upstairs. Lovely enclosed garden, carefully planted with trees, vegetated & very flowery, a literal intimate green setting totally bucolic & soothing, located at the foot of the gîte. Composition: Semi-detached village house adjoining the owners' home (total independence). Wireless. Electric heating. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge (double convertible sofa bed 140x190cm), separate toilet. 1st floor: bedroom (double bed 160x200cm) with bathroom in open space (bath). Sheltered terrace + private parking. Enclosed garden shared with owners. Local bikes. All amenities 4.5 km. Authentic 19th century character barn carefully restored - flanked by an intimate bucolic enclosed garden - quietly nestled in the heart of a charming typical little village nestled in the unspoilt countryside on the banks of the Saône, in the hollow of a protected classified in the "Natura 2000" Zone, 4.5 km from the charming gastronomic city of Tournus, gateway to southern Burgundy, & its world-renowned abbey site (all amenities on site). Prime location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, several marked footpaths in "green walks" (connected to a rich network of hiking trails of the same type) & a marked mountain bike loop, 3.5 km from the track green, a referenced "Coup de coeur" cycling loop of 42 km & the famous route of the GTM (Grand Tour of the Massif Sud Bourgogne), 5 km from the Truchère Nature Reserve (remarkable ecosystem, mosaic of natural environments nestled near the Saône-Seille confluence) and 8 km from the first Haut Maconnais vineyards. Particularly privileged central location (A6 at 4 km) - equidistant from Dijon and Lyon, at the crossroads of the Ain department - bordering the Mâconnais vineyards very close to the Côtes Chalonnaises & famous Côtes de Beaune (various wine routes to explore), the rich territories of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Country of Art and History"), Mâconnais, Bresse Bourguignonne, Chalonnais & Bresse de l'Ain. Perfect address for easily getting around: 6 km from Cuisery, listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Book Villages", 26 km from Louhans (& its iconic medieval thoroughfare with 157 arcades), 32 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled " City of Art & History"), 33 km from Mâcon (TGV Mâcon Loché station 41 km away), 38 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 43 km from the sublime landscape jewel of the Roche de Solutré labeled "Grand Site de France » & 57 km from Le Creusot TGV station. A pleasant bubble of rest nestled close to nature as well as all the shops, services and leisure facilities!