Quai Sud - PARAY-LE-MONIAL

A unique and charming holiday retreat nestled between town and country, just steps from the famous Canal du Centre and the greenway! This unusual cottage, reminiscent of an urban cottage, boasts a delightful, intimate enclosed garden. Steeped in local history and fully renovated, it sits on a former industrial site adjacent to the town center of Paray-le-Monial, the renowned sanctuary of the Sacred Heart, a place of international renown (all shops and services are available). It lies in the heart of the verdant Bourbince Valley (a protected ZNIEFF area due to its rich flora and fauna) and its idyllic, unspoiled countryside, a blend of beautiful wild forests and wooded Charolais hedgerows dotted with rivers and ponds. Ideally located on the Romanesque churches circuit, various marked "green walks" (all accessible from the village / a very rich network of similar hiking trails to discover in the area, on foot or by mountain bike), the "Véloire" Green Way along the banks of the Loire (the last wild river in Europe protected as a Natura 2000 site), the "Cycloroute71" (Saône and Loire Valley cycling route), the Canal du Centre Green Way, the EuroVelo 6 cycle route & the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo" (Burgundy Cycling Tour), 15 km from a marked "VTT-FFC" certified mountain bike route (connected to a vast network of similar routes crisscrossing the Brionnais region), about 50 km from the vineyards of the Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Roannaises and about 60 km from Beaujolais (the world's first vineyard recognized as a "UNESCO Global Geopark") / various roads Discover wines along the "Burgundy Wine Route." A prime location at the southernmost tip of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Allier, Loire, and Rhône rivers, in the heart of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais region (designated a "Land of Art and History," a land of livestock farming and traditions, and the birthplace of the world-renowned Charolais-Brionnais AOC breed of cattle), rich in sublime landscapes and exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of the Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and the Roannais region, not far from the Clunisois-Tournugeois (also designated a "Land of Art and History"). A perfect location for easy exploration (with the RCEA highway nearby): 11 km from Digoin (river marina connected to the Canal du Centre and the "tranquil canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 14 km from Charolles, and 23 km from Marcigny (a Cluniac site known for its Monday morning market). Founded in 1266), 26 km from the charming medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais, awarded the prestigious "Most Beautiful Villages of France" label, 28 km from La Clayette, 39 km from the characterful town of Charlieu (with its exceptional Romanesque Benedictine abbey), 43 km from the spa and medieval town of Bourbon-Lancy, 46 km from the renowned Le PAL amusement park, 53 km from Le Creusot TGV station (Mâcon Loché TGV station 65 km away), 53 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, and 55 km from Roanne. A unique and very peaceful "urban retreat" just steps from all amenities! An unusual little house dating from the 1970s, steeped in local history (formerly the infirmary of the tile factory that occupied the premises), has been fully restored in the style of an urban cottage. It's nestled at the edge of a dead-end alley on a former industrial site, within a residential area bordering the banks of the Canal du Centre (best explored by boat), alongside a greenway (at the crossroads of numerous cycling routes), and adjacent to the town center and a 15-hectare park (rich in 850 trees and conifers from around the world). Boasting a truly exceptional heritage (the late 11th-century Basilica of the Sacred Heart, a masterpiece of Romanesque art and the best-preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy; the Eucharistic Museum of the Hiéron, the oldest museum of sacred art in France…), and a major center of Romanesque art in a designated "Land of Art and History," the charming town of the Sacred Heart offers numerous amenities and leisure facilities. Explore the surrounding bucolic, unspoiled countryside (a protected ZNIEFF area), combining the renowned Charolais bocage with beautiful wild forests (including the nearby Bois des Aisances, offering numerous paths for relaxing walks in the undergrowth). The gîte is very comfortable, spacious, and bright, with a warm and inviting character that blends tradition and modernity in a charming 1970s setting. Enjoy the cozy and inviting atmosphere of a warm family home. A delightful and uniquely intimate enclosed garden, landscaped with trees and flowers, and featuring a large sheltered terrace, nestled at the rear of the house. Composition: Detached house adjoining the owners' house (completely independent). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Gas central heating. Raised ground floor (2 steps): kitchen-living room, 2 bedrooms (one with a 160x200cm double bed / the other with two 90x190cm single beds + an additional 80x180cm single bed), shower room, separate WC. Private enclosed garden (70m² below, accessed via a descending staircase) and sheltered terrace. Ample free public parking on site. All amenities 1 km. Supermarkets 3 km.