La Vallerie - DRACY SAINT LOUP

Elegant traditional 19th century "farmhouse" carefully revisited as a gentle holiday home - with a delightful 200m² enclosed garden - nestled in the heart of a peaceful, typical Morvan village, 9 km from Autun, an unmissable shopping town labeled "Town of Art and History", a historic "Relais de Rome" in the heart of Burgundy, rich in more than 2000 years of human presence (literally exceptional heritage, all amenities on site and numerous sports & leisure facilities including a lake with nautical base & golf). In the heart of the rolling Autun countryside, nestled on the southern slope of the Morvan massif at the gateway to the Natural Park, in the heart of a peaceful, preserved rural & natural setting mixing agriculture & nature, between hedged meadows, rivers & vast wild forests, dotted with marked footpaths (including a rich network of "green walks", to be explored on foot or by mountain bike). Ideally located on the route of the Romanesque churches circuit, 1 km from the Green Way "from Morvan to the Vineyards" adjoining the "Cycloroute71" (Tour of Saône-et-Loire by bike), 8 km from a marked cycle route serving the Morvan Massif, 10 km from the legendary GTMC mountain bike circuit (Grande Traversée du Massif Central), 10 km from the GR131 & GR137 (connected to the GR13 as well as to the renowned GRP of the "Grand Tour du Morvan") & 25 km from the Couchois vineyards (adjoining the Côtes Chalonnaises and the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune) crossed by the "Route des Grands Vins" which extends the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" (crossing some of the most eminent wine-growing villages in the world such as Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.). In the heart of the Autunois, a sublime preserved territory steeped in history, steeped in legends and mysteries, rich in a literally exceptional heritage and grandiose landscapes, at the crossroads of the Pays Beaunois and Chalonnais, at the crossroads of the departments of Nièvre (and the territory of the "Great Lakes of Morvan") and Côte d'Or. 5.5 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of unusual nature ride), 27 km from the medieval city of Nolay (lake developed on site), 33 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte labeled "Grand Site de France", 33 km from Le Creusot (renowned Parc de loisirs des Combes / Gare Creusot TGV 45 km away), 40 km from the renowned Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple, 37 km from Beaune (illustrious fortified city of world renown, "capital of Burgundy wines"), 39 km from Château-Chinon & 40 km from the renowned Lac des Settons (supervised beach of fine sand, nautical leisure center & multiple aquatic activities). Possibility of group rental of the two gîtes on the property (with gîte n°3324), for a total capacity of 10 people. A comfortable, perfect "refuge" for a change of scenery immersed in the heart of the village! Nathalie & Benoît welcome you to a charming traditional 19th century "farmhouse", carefully restored (once attached to the old neighbouring stable, which they have also perfectly renovated into a gîte) nestled in the heart of a peaceful little village in the Morvan countryside, a stone's throw from a charming 12th century Romanesque church. Typical and steeped in history, the cradle of schist mining in Autun (at the end of the 19th century), this former mining village with a world-renowned deposit (some vestiges of this period remain a few kilometers away) nestled at the crossroads of the green valleys of the Arroux and the Drée (fish-filled rivers) benefits from a bucolic rural and natural hilly setting, mixing agriculture and nature, between fields of crops, wooded meadows, rivers and ponds and deep wild forests (including the nearby national forest of Planoise backing onto Autun, one of the largest in France, or the famous vast Morvan forest massif). The surrounding environment is preserved, to be explored during relaxing walks or mountain bike rides. Very comfortable gîte. Ultra spacious and bright. Large living room of 65m² with a beautiful "cathedral" volume. Warm country charm with contemporary accents. A delightful enclosed garden, carefully landscaped with lawns, plants, and flowers, offers a large, intimate, sun-drenched, shaded terrace nestled in a literal "mini green setting" and an elegant paved courtyard. Composition: Semi-detached village house next to the owners' other gîte (the two are completely independent). Fiber optic Wi-Fi. Electric heating and a wood-burning stove. Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge (table football), 1 bedroom (double bed 160x200cm) with TV and private bathroom (shower), separate toilet. 1st floor: mezzanine/lounge (extra double sofa bed 140x190cm), 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm in each), one with a TV, and a bathroom (shower/toilet). Enclosed grounds (200m² / ping-pong table) + terrace + bicycle storage + private parking. All amenities 9 km away.