Grange de la Fiole - BLANOT

Charming authentic, typical 18th century Burgundian farmhouse, carefully restored (with a traditional "Mâconnaise gallery"), nestled against a wooded hill on a south-eastern slope, nestled in a quiet area on the edge of a lane (organic farm located opposite the gîte) just a stone's throw from the heart of a peaceful, typical, and perfectly preserved little village, full of charm and steeped in history (a major resistance centre during the Second World War). Nestled in the heart of gentle rolling countryside, in the hollow of a bucolic valley, at the foot of Mont Saint-Romain (listed natural site, exceptional belvedere culminating at 580m offering a 360° view as far as Mont-Blanc on a clear day & renowned downhill mountain bike trail), Blanot benefits from an absolutely enchanting landscaped setting, combining hedged meadows, beautiful wild forests & vineyards (largely protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich fauna & flora), has a rich heritage (rare Cluniac Priory from the 13th century, old wash houses, bread oven, historic houses restored with galleries & lava roofs, Merovingian tombs from the 6th & 7th centuries etc.) and is home to renowned "Grottes" (jewel of the Cluniac region, classified as a ZNIEFF for the protection of rare species of bats). Very comfortable cottage converted into a former hayloft. Warm, contemporary country charm. A peaceful, zen atmosphere. A refined, cozy, and enveloping cocoon. A pleasant, large, panoramic balcony-terrace offering a beautiful, unobstructed view of the countryside and the village, where its elegant Romanesque church stands. Composition: Semi-detached village house. Fiber optic Wi-Fi. Heat pump + wood-fired central heating. Air conditioning. 1st floor (access via stairs leading up from the outside). Living room-kitchen-lounge (double sofa bed, 160x200cm), bedroom (double bed, 160x200cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Balcony-terrace (20m²) + garage (1 space / bicycle storage). Mini-market 7.5 km. All amenities, including supermarkets, 11 km. A "postcard" landscaped setting in the heart of a charming, typical village steeped in history, renowned for its "Grottes"! Charming, authentic, traditional 18th-century farmhouse, carefully renovated into an ultra-comfortable, contemporary-style "cocoon" - flanked by a vast panoramic balcony-terrace - nestled in a quiet area 10 km from the picturesque wine-growing village of Lugny ("the little capital of Haut-Mâconnais" with its many shops, a renowned "Accrobranche" site and the first wine cellar producing Burgundy wines) & 11 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny (all amenities on site). In the heart of the gentle, rolling Cluny countryside on the edge of the Haut Mâconnais, a sublime, preserved setting of nature and greenery combining hedged meadows, bucolic vineyards and beautiful wild forests (largely protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystems), adjoining the verdant Grosne valley in the heart of the South Burgundy massif (wild and protected). Ultra-privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, the "Burgundy Wine Route", numerous marked hiking trails including two "green walks" (a very rich network of hiking trails of the same type crisscrossing the area, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike) & the passage of the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire by bike), 1.5 km from the GR76 (adjacent to the historic "Chemin des Moines" formerly linking the abbeys of Citeaux & Cluny as well as the famous GR of the "ViaCluny"), 1.5 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike circuit (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne linked to a vast network of marked mountain bike trails crisscrossing the massif, labeled "VTT FFC"), 5 km from a renowned downhill mountain bike trail (Mont Saint-Romain), 7 km from the Green Way of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" & 18 km of the Blue Way along the Saône. In the heart of the vineyards of Haut Mâconnais & Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Land of Art and History"), at the crossroads of Chalonnais (Côtes Chalonnaises nearby) and Bresse Bourguignonne. Perfect location for exploring all of Southern Burgundy: 6.5 km from the renowned Azé caves, 14 km from Taizé (& its famous religious community), 14 km from the medieval town of Brancion, 21 km from the medieval village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National (labeled "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté"), 24 km from Tournus, 25 km from Pont de Vaux (river marina linked to the Saône), 25 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 28 km away), 27 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of Roche de Solutré & Vergisson labeled "Grand Site de France", 31 km from Cuisery listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Villages du Livre", 31 km from the rare Truchère Nature Reserve (remarkable protected ecosystem), 43 km from Vonnas (Georges Blanc's gastronomic village), 44 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History") & 48 km from Charolles. A soothing bubble of charm & serenity just a stone's throw from the vineyards & nature, for a rejuvenating "country break" for lovers!