Gîte des Lilas - MELLECEY

Charming 18th century country house full of character, fully restored with care, nestled in a peaceful countryside setting in a charming typical village of the Côte Chalonnaise, renowned among others for its famous 14th century Germolles castle (one rare examples of residences of this type still well preserved in France) & rich in a notable heritage to discover (Romanesque church, 15th century chapel, washhouses, typical Burgundian houses, prehistoric cave site ...). In the hollow of a magnificent rural and rural setting preserved between vineyards, meadows, groves and forests. Very comfortable cottage. Ultra spacious. Large open living room. Warm country character laid out in the spirit of a tasty "mix & match" marrying between tradition & modernity, an elegant contemporary character, the soft & exotic atmosphere of an authentic old house steeped in history with a beautiful heritage restoration ( original stone walls, terracotta tiles, frameworks, stone lintels ...). A lot of charm. Cocooning and very cozy. Pleasant private gravel terrace, exposed and shaded (your choice) opening onto a small private garden. Composition of the gîte: Independent house adjoining the owners' home (total independence). Wireless. Electric heating + wood stove (wood provided). Air conditioner. Ground floor: Living room-kitchen-living room (convertible sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm as an extra), bathroom (Large corner bath + walk-in shower), separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 double bed 160x200cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm which can be twinned into a double bed 180x190cm), Wc with washbasin. Gravel terrace + private garden. Private parking. Petanque. Small animals only accepted, with prior agreement of the owners. Possibility of practicing an all-terrain electric scooter activity "E-Trott 'Bourgogne". Shops and services 5 km. Station 14 km. Creusot TGV station 27 km. Nestled among the vineyards, just a stone's throw from the magnificent Château de Germolles, the illustrious palatial residence of the Dukes of Burgundy! A charming, authentic characterful residence built in the 18th century, steeped in history and very carefully renovated into a comfortable holiday home - on a vast 7-hectare property converted into a "micro-farm" sheltering peaceful Cameroon sheep - nestled on the edge of a picturesque wine-growing village located between the charming, typical market towns of Givry and Mercurey (numerous amenities on site including supermarkets), 10 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (designated a "City of Art and History"). In the heart of the gentle, hilly wine country (protected as a ZNIEFF for its very rich ecosystems) combining vineyard slopes, wooded hills, fields & meadows, close to two vast state forests as well as several protected natural sites in "Natura 2000 Zone", neighboring the famous "Val d'Or" & its renowned "Mercurey" cru (leader of the crus of the Côte Chalonnaise, one of the oldest AOCs in France) and the sublime Vaux valley ("the little Switzerland of Chalonnaise"). An exceptionally privileged location on the Romanesque Churches circuit and the "Route des Grands Vins" (which extends into the renowned "Route des Grands Crus" through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), several hiking trails (connected to a vast network of marked "greenways" crisscrossing the area, for hiking or mountain biking), 1 km from the GR76 alongside the GR7 (linked to the superb GRPs "Au fil des Vignes et Vallées" & "des Grands Crus"), 6 km from the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" Green Way, 9 km from the EuroVelo 6 cycle route alongside the "Cycloroute 71", 13 km from the Canal du Centre Green Way (alongside the "Tour de Saône-et-Loire à vélo"), 13 km from the "Voie des Étangs" cycle route, 17 km from The "Morvan to Vineyards" Green Way, 17 km of the "Vineyards Route" Green Way (a 36 km route through the vineyards of Burgundy's Grand Cru wines, among the most prestigious in the world) & 19 km of the Blue Route (along the Saône River) connected to the Bresse Green Way. At the crossroads of the Couchois region and the world-renowned vineyards of the Côte de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the intersection of the Côte d'Or, the Beaune region, the Bresse Bourguignonne & the Autunois region. Ideally located for exploring the region: 6 km from the Val Dracy Clinic, 13 km from Chagny, renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market (river marina on site), 17 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 26 km from the medieval town of Nolay, 29 km from Beaune, 29 km from Le Creusot (famous for its Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV train station 27 km away), 35 km from Tournus, 44 km from Autun (a designated "City of Art and History," boasting over 2,000 years of human presence), and 49 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. A delightful and charming base for a relaxing getaway, whether with family or as a couple!