L'etape de la Croisée

Contemporary-inspired gîte nestled in a beautiful, perfectly restored traditional 19th century character house, located in the heart of the hilly countryside (partly protected in the "Natura 2000" & "ZNIEFF" zone for its remarkable ecosystems) in the heart of the green valley of la Guye and the bucolic Charolais bocage, 4.5 km from the small shopping village of Joncy and 14 km from the charming medieval and wine-growing village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté" (very many amenities on site including supermarket). In a small hamlet including the owners' restaurant ("l'Étape Charollaise") nestled at the crossroads of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Mâconnais vineyards (not far from the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins"), on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & the GR76 connected to the GR7, very close to numerous hiking trails marked as "green walks" (rich network of marked hiking trails of this type to be explored in the region) , 10 km from a cycle route (connected to the EuroVélo6 as well as the greenway), 10 km from a referenced favorite bike loop of 27 km (another route of the same type of 24 km accessible 16 km ) & 14 km from the greenway. Central location in the very heart of southern Burgundy, at the crossroads of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais, Mâconnais & Charollais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). 'History'), magnificent preserved territories, rich in sublime landscapes, renowned gastronomy and a literally exceptional heritage. Privileged location for easy travel: 10 km from the medieval city of Mont-Saint-Vincent, 21 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 28 km from Charolles, 34 km from Le Creusot (renowned amusement park of Combes / Gare Creusot TGV 27 km), 37 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled City of Art and History), 41 km from Paray-le-Monial, 42 km from La Clayette, 42 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of Roche de Solutré with the very exclusive Grand Site de France label & 44 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 42 km away). Possibility of renting the 2 gîtes on the property in "mini tribe" mode (with gîte no. 1874) for a total capacity of 8 people. Numerous leisure facilities to discover on site including a rare mini football pitch with its cages! Former employees of starred restaurants, owners of a renowned local restaurant (l'Étape Charollaise adjoining the gîte), Philippe & Stéphanie welcome you to a beautiful traditional 19th-century Burgundian house of character, carefully restored and full of history (a former country inn revisited). Nestled in a small rural hamlet in the heart of rolling countryside, on the edge of a bocage landscape (with the peaceful and renowned Charolais cows as neighbors), at the border of the Clunisois and Charollais regions, in the verdant Guye Valley with its fish-filled river (a favorite among anglers), this pleasant, unspoiled environment of meadows and forests is just 2 km from the charming village of Saint-Martin-la-Patrouille (a town boasting two 19th-century tileworks listed as "Historic Monuments" and an 11th-century Romanesque chapel), and very close to a promontory offering exceptional panoramic views of the Clunisois region, the Beaujolais mountains, and even Mont Blanc on a clear day. This spacious and comfortable gîte features a contemporary style with a simple and zen-like atmosphere. It includes a sunny and shaded gravel terrace. A pleasant, private, enclosed shared garden offers a swing and slide, as well as a covered games room (including a ping-pong table, foosball, punching bag, and various games for children). This is complemented by a large playground with a pétanque court, a trampoline, and a mini football pitch complete with goals! Composition: The house comprises two self-catering apartments and the owners' adjoining residence (each unit is completely independent). Gas central heating. Wi-Fi. Shared washing machine (located in a laundry room). The ground-floor apartment includes a living room/kitchen/lounge, one bedroom (double bed 160x200cm), and a shower room (large shower/WC). Private gravel terrace. Enclosed garden, playground, bicycle storage, and shared games room. Private parking. Shops 4.5 km. Amenities including a supermarket 14 km away.