Les Grands Champs - SAINT DIDIER EN BRESSE

Élodie & Jérôme (farmer operating the small family farm next to the gîte, away from the road / raising cattle & cereals using "sustainable agriculture") open the doors of an authentic "fifties" typical post-war residence, fully restored & revisited as a gentle holiday home, nestled in the calm on the edge of the meadows, in the heart of the Bresse countryside, within a peaceful rural hamlet "dispersed", both agricultural & residential. A peaceful, unspoiled rural setting, nestled in a vast, verdant clearing of cultivated fields and meadows dotted with numerous idyllic ponds and streams, encircled by deep, protected forests (accessible just steps away), not far from the banks of the Doubs River (a true paradise for kayakers and a renowned fishing spot famous for its catfish, zander, and carp). This remarkable ecosystem is partly protected as a Natura 2000 site for its exceptional bird sanctuary, boasting 160 species and very rare plant varieties. Wildlife viewing is possible on-site (roe deer, red deer, foxes, hares, owls, birds, and birds of prey). The spacious cottage offers comfortable accommodations. Its warm, rustic charm with contemporary touches is enhanced by a rare and elegant period cement tile floor in the living room. A serene and peaceful atmosphere. Large gravel courtyard with a spacious, sunny terrace and a pleasant lawned garden nestled at the edge of the fields and a small, private, secure pond (carp, tench, etc. / catch and release fishing permitted). Beautiful, unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Detached house (set apart on a small family farm / property comprising several buildings). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Electric heating. Air conditioning. Ground floor: kitchen-living room, bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), shower room (shower/WC). First floor: 1 bedroom (2 single beds 90x190cm). Private terrace, courtyard, garden, bicycle storage, and parking. Small shops and a small supermarket 8 km away. Authentic, typical post-war "fifties" residence, fully restored, nestled on the edge of meadows, in the heart of the gentle, unspoiled Bresse countryside - "on" a small family farm (cattle and cereal breeding using "sustainable agriculture"), well set apart and quiet - in a peaceful, "dispersed" rural hamlet located 8 km from the shopping village of Saint-Martin-en-Bresse (small supermarket on site) & 12 km from the picturesque village of Verdun-Ciel nestled at the confluence of the Doubs & Saône (many amenities on site including a supermarket and a river marina). Total tranquility, nestled in the hollow of a soothing, preserved rural and natural setting, a verdant bocage plain of crops and meadows dotted with bucolic ponds and rivers, a stone's throw from numerous vast wild forests, neighboring several protected sites classified as ZNIEFF and "Natura 2000 Zone" for their remarkable ecosystems. Ideally located on the route of an atypical PR trail ("Discovery Trail" fun marked with puzzles for children), in close proximity to numerous marked hiking trails in "green walks" (rich network to explore in the area, on foot or mountain bike), 12 km from the Voie Bleue adjoining the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire by bike) as well as the Eurovélo6 cycle route, 15 km from the green route of the "Voie du Tacot" (serving Beaune), 23 km from the Green Route of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud", around thirty km from the vineyards of the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune and around forty km from the vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Jura (various wine routes to discover including the "Route des Grands Vins" & the prestigious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine-growing villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault…) & around thirty kms of the Romanesque churches circuit. In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne (home of the famous AOC Bresse poultry), not far from the mountainous foothills of the Jura massif, at the crossroads of Chalonnais, Bresse Jurassienne & Pays Beaunois - all rich in magnificent landscapes, renowned gastronomy and exceptional heritage - at the crossroads of the Jura & Côte d'Or departments. Ideal for exploring: 53 km from Seurre, 27 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 31 km from Louhans, capital of Bresse (& its iconic medieval street with 157 arcades), 33 km from Beaune, 41 km from Cuisery listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Book Villages", 45 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 46 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 50 km from the medieval city of Romenay, 53 km from Dole (labeled "Town of Art and History") & 59 km from Le Creusot TGV station. A perfect, comfortable little "nest" for a relaxing "green getaway" at low prices! For lovers or families!