Stay in the footsteps of Mrs. D'Artagnan, wife of the famous musketeer! Very elegant charming cottage set in a delightful authentic traditional character residence dating from the 17th century, carefully restored - with a beautiful panoramic swimming pool & a huge, ultra-equipped games room, literally exceptional - nestled in the peace and quiet of the Charolais countryside, mixing agriculture and nature (protected in ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems), in the heart of the sublime local bocage, on a vast property steeped in history of several hectares, 5 km from the charming medieval & commercial village of Charolles, famous city of Charles the Bold (the "Charolais Venice" offering many amenities including supermarkets). Absolute tranquility in a scattered rural hamlet, immersed in a magnificent preserved rural & natural setting of rolling pastures, a stone's throw from a vast forest, on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, marked footpaths (including a very rich network of "green walks" to discover in the area, on foot or by mountain bike) & a referenced "favorite bike loop" of 63 km (several other routes of this type accessible within a radius of 20 km), 11 km from the Green Route "Véloire" (along the Loire, the last wild river in Europe, protected in a "Natura 2000 Zone") attached to the EuroVélo6 (along the famous "Canal du Centre") as well as the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire by bike), around forty km from the Mâconnais vineyards, a fifty kms from the Côtes Chalonnaises & about sixty kms from the Côtes Roannaises (various wine routes to explore including the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins"). In the heart of the magnificent territory of Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" / cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed), land of gastronomy rich in sublime landscapes & an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of Mâconnais, Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais and Beaujolais (the world's first vineyard recognized as a "UNESCO World Geopark"), not far from Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais. Ideal for easy travel (RCEA 6 km away): 13 km from Paray-le-Monial (famous "Sacré Cœur" city), 24 km from La Clayette, 29 km from Digoin (Digoin river marina connected to the "Canal du Centre" & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 33 km from Marcigny, 34 km from Semur-en-Brionnais with the very rare "Most Beautiful Villages in France" label, 35 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 43 km from Charlieu (exceptional Romanesque Benedictine abbey), 45 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 48 km from Le Creusot TGV station, 49 km from the medieval & spa town of Bourbon-Lancy & 51 km from the medieval village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National ("labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"). A real little corner of "green paradise", for young and old, for a relaxing green getaway in a mini tribe! A charming and authentic 17th-century manor house, meticulously restored, sits on a sprawling estate of several hectares steeped in history. Once part of a farm connected to the neighboring château of Anne-Charlotte de Chanlecy, wife of the famous musketeer D'Artagnan. Enjoy complete tranquility in the heart of the Charolais countryside (a protected ZNIEFF area renowned for its rich flora and fauna), nestled within a scattered rural hamlet in the bucolic local bocage landscape, on a vast plateau of rolling pastures, just a stone's throw from a beautiful national forest. This spacious and comfortable gîte features a large living area and a warm, rustic, "bourgeois" charm, enhanced by the preserved character of the original building (stone fireplace, lintels and walls, terracotta tiles, exposed beams and timbers, French-style ceilings, etc.). It exudes charm and character, and is incredibly cozy and inviting. A lovely landscaped garden nestled on the edge of meadows where the owners graze their horses, featuring a sunny terrace (and a covered terrace under a pergola), a semi-inground swimming pool with a panoramic deck offering stunning views of the surrounding pastures, a swing, and a natural pétanque court in the courtyard. An exceptional indoor games room (300m²) with a trampoline, ping-pong table, basketball hoop, billiards, foosball, etc. A true haven of peace. Layout: Detached house adjoining the owners' house and a guest room (completely independent). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Electric central heating and a fireplace. Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge (with a piano), one bedroom (two single beds 90x190cm that can be joined to make a double bed 180x200cm), shower room, separate WC, reading/games lounge. First floor: 3 bedrooms (one with a 160x200cm double bed, the other with two 90x190cm single beds that can be joined to make a double bed), bathroom (bathtub), separate WC. Terrace + covered terrace + garden (600m²) + semi-inground swimming pool (5m diameter) + courtyard + carport (1 space) + private parking. Shared games room. Amenities including supermarkets 5 km away.