Anne & Charles ("companion carpenter" who worked on all the structural work of the gîte) welcome you to an authentic country farm dating from the 18th century, carefully restored, nestled in a "cul de sac" on the edge of a bucolic plain of fields & meadows, on the edge of a residential hamlet. Pleasant preserved setting in the heart of the peri-urban countryside, very close to all amenities, a stone's throw from the vast wild forest of La Ferté dotted with ponds (literally "green lung" of the territory over 18km², to explore during relaxing walks or mountain bike rides), in a small village in the nearby "crown" of Chalon nestled on the banks of the Saône, famous for housing the home of Nicéphore Niepce, the inventor of photography who lived and died there ("Maison du Gras" labeled "Maisons des Illustres"), "iconic" historical site of world renown (visitable) where he did all of his research and discoveries and from where the very first official photograph in history was taken (the illustrious "Point de vue du Gras"). Spacious, very comfortable gîte. Large living room of 70m². Very elegant country style with contemporary accents, "Scandinavian" spirit, combined with a warm wooded mountain atmosphere. Lots of charm, style & character. Cozy & ultra cozy. Triple terrace available, two of which are sheltered (balcony-terrace & one private on the bedroom side). Natural "raw" land. Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Semi-detached house to a dwelling. Wifi (fiber). Electric heating + wood pellet stove. Air conditioning. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, bedroom (double bed 160x200cm) with TV & private sheltered terrace, bathroom (shower), separate toilet. 1st floor: TV lounge on the mezzanine, 2 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm), bathroom (bathtub/toilet). Terrace + sheltered balcony-terrace + natural land + private parking. Supermarket 3.5 km. All amenities 8 km. Stay between town and countryside in the footsteps of Nicéphore Niepce, the inventor of photography, illustrious host of the place! Authentic 18th century country farmhouse, fully restored with care, nestled in the heart of the "peri-urban" Chalon countryside, on the edge of fields and meadows, on the edge of a small residential hamlet neighboring the village of Lux and its vast commercial area (many amenities including a supermarket 3.5 km away), 8 km from the city center of Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art and History"). Pleasant gentle countryside around plains & valleys (largely protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich ecosystems), mixing nature & agriculture between hedged meadows, woods & vineyards, nestled in the hollow of the Val de Saône a stone's throw from the banks of the river as well as the vast wild national forest of La Ferté (dotted with footpaths to explore on foot or mountain bike), not far from the wooded foothills of the nearby South Burgundy massif as well as the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises (including the famous "Val d'Or" of Mercurey & the splendid Vaux valley, "the little Chalonnaise Switzerland"), Couchois, Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune ("Route des Grands Vins" to discover, extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.). Ultra-privileged location close to the Romanesque churches circuit as well as many marked hiking trails in "green walks" (vast network crisscrossing the surrounding area), 7 km from the Green Route of the "Grande Boucle de la Bourgogne du sud" adjoining the "Voie Bleue" (along the Saône), 10 km from the EuroVélo6 (along the famous Canal du Centre) adjoining the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike) & connected to the Green Route "du Morvan aux Vignobles", 11 km from the Green Route "Voie Bressane", 14 km from a referenced "coup de cœur bike loop" of 14 km (another route of the same type of 26 km accessible at 17 km), 10 km from the GR76 adjoining the legendary "Chemin des Moines" (formerly connecting the abbeys of Cluny & de la Ferté) & 15 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike trail (Grand Tour du Massif Bourgogne, attached to a vast network of marked "VTT FFC" mountain bike trails crisscrossing the massif). Prime location at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Ideal for exploring (access A6 & RCEA 5.5 km): 12 km from the Golf de Chalon-sur-Saône, 14 km from the Val Dracy clinic, 14 km from the charming medieval & wine-growing town of Givry (home to Acrogivry, the largest treetop adventure park in Burgundy, one of the largest Adventure parks in France), 22 km from Tournus, 25 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (labeled "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté"), 27 km from the medieval town of Brancion, 39 km from Beaune, 39 km from Louhans, 41 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 45 km away), 45 from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny & 46 km from Seurre. An ultra comfortable "pied-à-terre" in the countryside, just a stone's throw from all the amenities and leisure facilities!
