Les Cadoles - Cortevaix

A retired farmer, Marie-Thérèse welcomes you to an authentic, charming residence full of character, steeped in history & completely rehabilitated, with a traditional "Mâconnaise gallery", nestled on the edge of a peaceful little alley in the very heart of 'a small wine-growing village typical of the Haut Mâcon region. Soothing surrounding setting nestled a stone's throw from the very first vineyards & the surrounding bucolic meadows, close to several forests (to be explored during relaxing walks or mountain bike rides). Steeped in charm & perfectly preserved, rich in beautiful, carefully restored typical buildings, the picturesque Burgundian village of Cortevaix nestled in the heart of the Cluny countryside at the foot of a gentle mountain sheltering a vast wild forest massif (with a "panoramic belvedere" in its summit), in the hollow of the green Guye valley (and its fish-filled river), benefits from a magnificent landscaped setting, combining vast plateaus of bocage & vineyards and has a biotope protected in ZNIEFF for its rich fauna & flora, equipped with a 6 km "discovery trail" ("limestone lawns", rare rural ecosystem of "dry lawns" typical of Burgundy, locally called "teppes"). Spacious, comfortable gîte. Large living room. Warm country feel. A slightly vintage atmosphere, pleasant & exotic. Sheltered balcony terrace. Large enclosed courtyard surrounded by elegant stone walls, carefully planted with plants and flowers, decorated with a terrace area (shaded & exposed depending on). Composition: Semi-detached village house. Wifi (fiber). Oil central heating. Gite on the 1st floor (access via an exterior staircase / half a floor of 2 steps inside): living room-kitchen-lounge, 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 80x190cm), bathroom (bath + shower), separate toilet. Enclosed courtyard with terrace + bicycle storage + sheltered balcony-terrace + private parking. Shops 5 km away. All amenities 14 km. Lovely authentic traditional "town" residence of character dating from the 17th century, steeped in history & fully restored - with a pleasant enclosed courtyard - nestled a stone's throw from the first vineyards, in the heart of a picturesque village in the upper Mâconnais , located 5 km from the charming, typical and commercial village of Cormatin (sumptuous 17th century castle & numerous amenities on site) & 15 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny (all amenities on site including supermarkets). Magnificent rural environment nestled in the gentle hilly Cluniac countryside, combining bocages, vineyards, meadows & beautiful wild forests, largely protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystem. Ultra privileged location at the crossroads of the vineyards of Mâconnais & Côtes Chalonnaises, ideally located on the routes of the circuit of Romanesque churches, of the GR76 (connected to the historic "Chemin des Moines" formerly linking the abbeys of Cîteaux and Cluny as well as a vast network of hiking trails marked as "green walks", crisscrossing the territory) & a 27 km cycling route referenced "favorite bike loop" (second identical route of 24 km accessible at 5 km), 4 km of the Voie Verte ("Great loop of Southern Burgundy") & 10 km from the famous GMT mountain bike route (Grand Tour du Massif sud Bourgogne), very close to the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" extended by the "Route des Great Wines". In the heart of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Country of Art and History"), at the crossroads of Mâconnais, Chalonnais & Bresse Bourguignonne, splendid territories rich in magnificent landscapes, renowned gastronomy and historical heritage literally exceptional (notably medieval & Romanesque). Prime location for exploring: 7 km from Taizé (& its famous religious community), 10 km from the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National (labeled Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), 17 km from the medieval town of Brancion, 25 km from Tournus (A6 on site), 34 km from the landscaped jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labeled "Grand Site de France", 35 km from Charolles, 36 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labelled "City of Art and History"), 36 km from Le Creusot TGV station, 38 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 35 km away), 39 km from Charolles, 47 km from Paray-le-Monial & 50 km from Louhans. The perfect "refuge" for a stay with multiple pleasures, between "outdoor nature" and discovery of heritage & vineyards! As a couple or as a family!