Ma Cadole - AZE - Gîte

Stay in a historic residence in the heart of the Mâcon-Azé AOC vineyards and its famous Chardonnay grape variety! Authentic traditional character house from the 17th century, fully restored, nestled in the quiet of a picturesque little hamlet perched on a panoramic promontory overlooking the charming wine-growing, typical and commercial village of Azé (renowned for its famous Caves, a unique prehistoric site in Burgundy), 10 km from the charming town of Lugny ("the small capital of the Haut-Mâconnais", first wine cellar producing Burgundy wines, home to a renowned "Accrobranche" site) and 14 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, endowed with the prestigious "European Heritage" label. Total tranquility in the heart of the gentle, preserved Mâconnais countryside, mixing viticulture, agriculture & the great outdoors (protected in Natura 2000 & ZNIEFF zones for its rich ecosystems), nestled at the edge of a vast wild forest, in the hollow of a bucolic valley of vineyards & wooded meadows, in the heart of the southern Burgundy massif (a splendid preserved area rich in exceptional panoramic viewpoints, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), not far from the banks of the Saône, the renowned vineyards of the "Val Lamartinien" (named after the famous French poet and writer born there) as well as northern Beaujolais (the first vineyard in the world recognized as a "UNESCO Global Geopark"). An exceptionally privileged location on the Romanesque churches circuit, with numerous marked "green walks" (a vast network of identical hiking trails to discover in the area), the "Burgundy Wine Route" (which extends into the "Great Wines Route"), the "Cycloroute71" (Tour of the Saône-et-Loire by bike), the renowned GTM mountain bike circuit, certified "FFC Mountain Bike" (Grand Tour of the South Burgundy Massif linked to a vast network of similar mountain bike trails crisscrossing the massif in a "star" pattern), 5 km from the GR76 connected to the famous GR "Cluny Way" (ViaCluny) as well as the mythical "Monks' Way" (once linking the abbeys of Cîteaux and Cluny), 10 km from the renowned Mont Saint-Romain downhill mountain bike track & 13 km from the Voie Bleue along the banks of the Saône adjoining the Green Way of the "Southern Burgundy Loop". In the heart of the Mâconnais, at the crossroads of the Ain, the Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Land of Art and History"), the Chalonnais, the Bresse Bourguignonne & the Bresse de l'Ain. Ideally located for exploring the region: 9 km from La Salle golf course, 16 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 18 km from the magnificent landscape of the Roches de Vergisson & Solutré, a designated "Grand Site de France", 19 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 20 km away), 19 km from Pont de Vaux (river marina on the Saône), 26 km from Tournus, 29 km from the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, a designated "Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté", 33 km from "Hameau Dubœuf" (Europe's first wine and vineyard theme park), 36 km from Vonnas (Georges Blanc's gastronomic and gourmet village), 48 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (a designated "City of Art and History"), and 52 km from Bourg-en-Bresse. 53 km from Charolles. A peaceful and completely different "base" for a rejuvenating romantic getaway! Christiane and Marcel welcome you to an authentic, characterful 17th-century traditional house (a building steeped in history, one of the oldest dated houses in the area), completely renovated into a peaceful holiday retreat. Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, on the edge of a lane, opposite the magnificent Château d'Aine, built in 1858 and boasting a renowned 17-hectare listed park (flanked by a rich arboretum housing a wide variety of plant species: Atlas cedar, sequoia, purple beech, bald cypress, etc.). Peace and tranquility abound, just steps from the vineyards, perched on a hillside, in the heart of a picturesque little hamlet offering a beautiful, unobstructed view of the countryside and vineyards (as far as Mont Blanc, the Alps, and the Jura mountains on a clear day!), overlooking the village of Azé from its panoramic promontory. Renowned for its famous caves (a listed prehistoric site with a museum, famous for its exceptional cave bear remains), this charming, perfectly preserved wine-growing and market village boasts a rich historical heritage (12th-century Romanesque church, 19th-century market hall, castles, wash houses, towers, mills, beautifully restored historic houses, etc.) as well as its own AOC (Mâcon-Azé, made from the Chardonnay grape) and offers numerous small shops and services. The magnificent surroundings are nestled in the heart of the unspoiled, gentle Mâconnais countryside (protected as a Natura 2000 and ZNIEFF area for its rich fauna and flora), in a bucolic valley of vineyards and meadows, beneath the wooded ridges of a vast wild forest. Stunning panoramic views and surrounding landscapes. Comfortable holiday cottage. A warm, rustic charm enhanced by the utterly captivating atmosphere of a carefully restored old rural house (exposed beams and rafters, stone and wood window lintels, rare original stone sink and holy water font). A flower-filled courtyard features a pleasant, spacious sheltered terrace (with a swing) complemented by a charming, intimate little balcony sheltered from the wind (a veritable mini "traditional Mâcon-style gallery"). Composition: Detached house on 3 levels (access to the 1st floor via an external staircase). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Electric heating + wood-burning stove. Laundry room on the ground floor accessible from the outside. 1st floor: living room/kitchen/lounge (double sofa bed 140x190cm as an extra bed). Ground floor: 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm) also accessible independently from the outside (from the courtyard), shower room, separate WC. 2nd floor: 1 mezzanine bedroom (single bed 130x190cm), separate WC. Courtyard + covered terrace + covered balcony/terrace + private parking. Shops and services 1.5 km. Supermarket 7 km.