Chez les Vendangeurs

Coming from a historic family of winegrowers established on site since 1830, Fernand & Catherine welcome you to an authentic Burgundian farmhouse of character from 1798, fully restored according to the rules of the art & steeped in history (formerly the "mansion" of a local notable), quietly located on their family wine estate operated using organic farming (AOC Maranges Côtes de Beaune / tastings & visits possible under the old centuries-old vaulted cellars of the building). In a residential hamlet overlooking the picturesque wine-growing village of Cheilly-les-Maranges, nestled along the Canal du Centre on the borders of the Cosanne & Dheune rivers. Magnificent landscaped setting (protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF for its rich fauna & flora), nestled in the hollow of the Maranges valley & its bucolic rolling countryside combining vineyard hillsides, wooded meadows & beautiful wild forests. Site of great beauty. Superb unobstructed view of the vineyards & the surrounding countryside. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm country character combined with a beautiful heritage restoration (fireplace mantel, floor tiles, beams... original). Lots of charm & character. Soft & exotic atmosphere of an authentic country residence. Large exposed & shaded terrace (partly sheltered) opening onto a pleasant large garden carefully lawned & planted with trees, bordered by historic dry stone walls, nestled out of sight on the edge of the vineyard. Composition: Single-story gîte adjoining a winery and the owners' home (total independence without vis-à-vis). Wifi (fiber). Gas central heating + wood stove. Washing machine in adjoining room (access from outside). Ground floor: kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom (double bed 160x200cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Terrace + garden + private shaded parking. Bicycle storage. Small shops & mini-market 3.5 km. Amenities & supermarkets 8 km. Magical & exotic! Charming cottage - with a lovely garden "open" to the vineyard - set in a characterful Burgundian farmhouse dating from 1798, steeped in history & fully renovated, peacefully located on a historic family wine estate (AOC Maranges Côtes de Beaune in organic farming), in the heart of a picturesque wine-growing village nestled on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre (navigable route to discover during a boat trip or on foot / two river ports less than 10 km away), 3.5 km from the charming spa town of Santenay (many small shops including a large supermarket and leisure facilities / swimming pool & casino on site) & 8 km from Chagny renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market (all amenities including supermarkets on site). Magnificent landscaped setting nestled in the rolling wine-growing countryside (in a protected area in various "Natura 2000 Zones" & ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems), neighboring the sumptuous Vaux valley ("the little Chalonnaise Switzerland") & the famous "Val d'Or" of Mercurey (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of the oldest AOCs in France), at the crossroads of the world-renowned vineyards of Couchois, Côtes Chalonnaises, Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, in close proximity to Mont Rome, the highest point in the area at 546m (major climbing site & belvedere renowned for its exceptional view extending from the Saône to the Autunois). Ideally located on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, the "Route des Grands Vins" (which extends the illustrious and nearby "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine-growing villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), the superb GRP "Au Fil des Vignobles et Vallées" (connected to the GR7, GR76 & GR137) & several marked hiking trails (to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 1 km from the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre attached to the EuroVélo6 cycle route as well as the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo", 1.5 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" linked to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à Vélo), 3.5 km from the Voie Verte "La Voie des Vignes" (36 km route among the vineyards of the grand crus of Burgundy, the most world-renowned) & 8 km from the "Voie des Étangs" cycle route. Ultra-privileged location in the heart of Chalonnais, on the border of Côte d’Or & Pays Beaunois, at the crossroads of Autunois and Morvan (& its Natural Park). 7 km from the renowned prehistoric site of Chassey-le-Camp (listed as a historic monument), 9 km from the medieval wine-growing village of Nolay (lake on site), 9.5 km from the charming medieval village of Couches (home to the sumptuous 13th-century castle of Queen Margaret of Burgundy and the seven menhirs of Epoigny, one of the most important megalithic sites in Burgundy), 21 km from Beaune, 25 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 26 km from Le Creusot (renamed the Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 25 km away), 35 km from Autun ("Town of Art and History") & 59 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte, labeled "Grand Site de France". Possibility of group rental of the 2 cottages of the property (with n°1674) for a total capacity of 7 people. A suitable little "cocoon" for a soothing "break" in the countryside for lovers, immersed in a literal "postcard" landscape!