La Nature - TOURNUS - Gîte

For the pleasure of a relaxing stay on the Left Bank, nestled in the peace and quiet "by the water" on the banks of the Saône! Between "town & country", all shops & services on site! Comfortable charming cottage converted from carefully renovated former outbuildings of a beautiful 19th century bourgeois house located "at the end of a cul-de-sac" on a vast 1.4 ha property - adorned with a beautiful 4x10m swimming pool - in the heart of a peaceful residential area steeped in history, opposite the "postcard-perfect" quays of the charming gastronomic and commercial town of Tournus (world-renowned abbey site, river marina and unique level of sports & leisure facilities), equidistant from Dijon and Lyon. In the heart of the gentle, unspoiled Tournugeois countryside (protected in ZNIEFF & various Natura 2000 zones for its rich ecosystems), combining hedgerows, beautiful wild forests & vineyard slopes (first vines only 3.5 km away), in the heart of the Val de Saône on the wooded foothills of the South Burgundy massif (wild & protected), a stone's throw from the remarkable Truchère Nature Reserve (exceptional ecosystem, mosaic of natural environments, adjoining the Saône-Seille confluence). An exceptionally privileged location on the Romanesque Churches circuit, the Blue Route (along the Saône River) adjacent to the Green Route of the "Great Loop of Southern Burgundy", the "Cycloroute71" (Tour of the Saône-et-Loire by bike), the renowned GTM mountain bike circuit, certified "FFC Mountain Bike" (Grand Tour of the Southern Burgundy Massif connected to a vast network of similar marked mountain bike trails crisscrossing the massif), marked hiking trails in "green walks" (a rich network of identical paths crisscrossing the area, for hiking or mountain biking), the GR76 and the famous GR of the "ViaCluny" (adjacent to the historic "Monks' Way" which once linked the abbeys of Cîteaux and Cluny), in close proximity to the various wine routes ("Route des Grands Vins" & "Route des Vins de Bourgogne"), and 14 km from the renowned Mont Blanc downhill mountain bike track Saint-Romain. In the heart of the Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), at the crossroads of the vineyards of the Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises, at the crossroads of the Ain and the rich territories of the Mâconnais, the Bresse Bourguignonne & the Chalonnais. Ideal for exploring the region (A6 motorway nearby): 7 km from Cuisery, one of only 8 French "Book Villages," 12 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 16 km from Lugny ("the small capital of the Haut-Mâconnais region," home to the first winery producing Burgundy wines), 24 km from the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National (a designated "Town of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"), 28 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (a designated "Town of Art and History"), 30 km from Louhans (capital of the Bresse region, renowned for its famous Monday market, a designated "Remarkable Site of Taste"), 31 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV train station 37 km away), 34 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, and 42 km from... A magnificent landscaped gem nestled among the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson (a designated "Grand Site de France"), 46 km from Vonnas (the gastronomic and gourmet village of Georges Blanc) and 55 km from Beaune. The property's four cottages can be rented together, accommodating up to 15 people (including cottages 3337, 3338, and 3339). The perfect spot for a truly refreshing and rejuvenating holiday, with the added bonus of access to a private dock on the water! Valérie welcomes you to the carefully restored former outbuildings of the beautiful bourgeois mansion of the estate, dating from the 19th century. Calm and tranquility, in the heart of a beautiful 1.4 ha property (adorned with a pleasant large garden with a beautiful 4x10m swimming pool, a convivial "barbecue" area with brazier, plancha & pizza oven & a private pontoon "on the water"), nestled on the banks of the Saône, in a cul-de-sac within a peaceful residential area steeped in history, on the edge of a gentle plain of cultivated fields & meadows, facing the quays of the town which look like a "postcard" (illuminated at night). A renowned gastronomic destination with its Michelin-starred restaurants, this charming town, with its striking colorful facades lending it an unusual Mediterranean charm, is crisscrossed by gentle pedestrian streets. It boasts all modern amenities, an invaluable heritage, and unparalleled sports and leisure facilities, all nestled within a sublime, unspoiled landscape of hedged meadows, rivers, beautiful wild forests, and vineyard-covered hillsides. This spacious and very comfortable cottage features a lovely, spacious living area. Its rustic charm, with contemporary touches, is enhanced by the magnificent original timber frame. Cozy and inviting, it exudes charm. A large shaded terrace (under a pergola) opens onto the meadows (offering a beautiful unobstructed view), complemented by a sheltered terrace in the courtyard. Composition: Comprising four cottages and the owners' wine bar (open weekends only from May to August). This cottage is semi-detached and located in a former outbuilding (offering complete privacy). Wi-Fi (fiber optic) is available. Heat pump heating. Air conditioning. Washing machine in a shared laundry room (accessible from the outside). Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge, 2 bedrooms (each with a 160x200cm double bed), shower room, separate WC. Private terrace, covered terrace, and parking. 1.4 hectares of land (courtyard, garden with a 4x10m swimming pool, and a terrace area with a barbecue/fire pit, griddle, and pizza oven) plus a shared bicycle storage area. All amenities within 1 km. Supermarket 1.5 km.