Marie & Jean welcome you to a very elegant 18th century character residence steeped in history (formerly the "mansion" of a world-renowned family wine estate), carefully restored to the highest standards, nestled on the edge of vineyards & forests at the foot of a gentle wooded hill (protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich faunal & floral ecosystems), located on a beautiful, intimate 7000m² property nestled away from view behind historic surrounding walls, in a small residential hamlet, on the edge of the peaceful & picturesque village of Fontaines bordered by the famous Canal du Centre, the village with its typical and perfectly preserved "five wash houses", rich in notable heritage & numerous small shops. Magnificent surrounding hilly countryside, nestled in the heart of the Chagny vineyards, at the crossroads of the great Burgundy wine appellations, in the heart of a preserved bucolic setting blending viticulture and nature. Spacious and very comfortable gîte. Warm country character with contemporary accents, a "country chic" spirit, combined with the completely exotic spirit of the place (magnificent cement tile floor, marble fireplace mantel, parquet beams, and original molded doors). Enormous charm. A soft, cozy, and enveloping cocoon. A very peaceful and Zen atmosphere. Large private gravel courtyard housing a large furnished terrace area (exposed and shaded) opening onto the property's large wooded park. Composition of the gîte: Building comprising 2 gîtes + owners' accommodation (complete independence). Wi-Fi (fiber). Gas central heating. Gîte on the ground floor. Kitchen, living room (1 sofa bed 140x190cm as an extra), 1 bedroom (2 single beds 80x200cm which can be twinned into a double bed 160x200cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Gravel courtyard-terrace + private parking. Bicycle storage. Access to the property's park (shared). Mini-market 1.5 km. Supermarket 3.5 km. Very elegant 18th century character residence - steeped in history & carefully restored according to the rules of the art - nestled in the hollow of a pleasant intimate wooded park, at the foot of the vines a stone's throw from the famous Canal du Centre (navigable route to discover during a boat trip or on foot), on the edge of the peaceful & charming wine-growing village of Fontaines, 7.5 km from Chagny renowned for its Sunday morning gastronomic market (all amenities including supermarkets & river marina on site) & 13 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"). In the heart of the gentle rolling wine-growing countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises, a bucolic preserved setting combining vineyard slopes, wooded hills, meadows & deep wild national forests, dotted with various natural spaces protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF for their rich ecosystems, neighboring the famous "Val d'Or" & its renowned "Mercurey" cru (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of the oldest AOCs in France) and the sublime Vaux valley ("the little Chalonnaise Switzerland"). Ultra-privileged location on the routes of the "Route des Grands Vins" (which is extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine-growing villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), the circuit of Romanesque churches & several marked hiking trails in "green walks" (very rich network of hiking trails of the same type crisscrossing the territory, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 3.5 km from the GR76 (linked to the GR7 and the superb GRPs "Au fil des Vignes et Vallées" & des "Grands Crus"), 3.5 km from the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre adjoining the EuroVélo6 cycle route, the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo" as well as the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à vélo), 7.5 km from the "Voie des Étangs" cycle route, 8 km from the Voie Verte de la "Great Loop of Southern Burgundy", 12 km of the Green Route "from Morvan to the Vineyards", 12 km of the cycle route "La Voie des Vignes" (36 km route among the vineyards of the great Burgundy crus, the most eminent in the world) & 16 km of the Blue Route (along the Saône). At the crossroads of Couchois and the famous world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Autunois. Ideal for easy travel (A6 11 km): 8 km from Givry, 12 km from the spa town of Santenay, 23 km from Beaune, 31 km from the medieval village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National (labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"), 37 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 33 km), 39 km from Tournus, 46 km from Louhans (capital of Bresse), 51 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny & 47 km from Autun (labeled "Town of Art and History", rich in more than 2000 years of human presence). Possibility of group rental of the two gîtes on the property (with gîte n°1799) for a total capacity of 9 people. A soothing "cocoon" full of charm for a relaxing "green getaway" for lovers!
