La Fontaine - CHASSY

A charming, authentic 19th-century traditional house steeped in history (formerly the village inn and clog-making workshop), fully restored and lovingly transformed into a peaceful retreat, nestled at the foot of an elegant, listed 11th-century Romanesque church, in the heart of a delightful, typical little village perched on a gentle, south-facing hill, offering panoramic views. The village is overlooked by a majestic and remarkably well-preserved medieval fortress dating from 1056 (a privately owned, listed historical monument). Peace and tranquility abound, nestled on the edge of a bucolic pasture, next to the village's renowned restaurant, located along a quiet country lane. Magnificent surroundings, nestled in the heart of the unspoiled countryside of northern Charolais (largely protected as a ZNIEFF area for its rich fauna and flora), in the hollow of a vast, rolling plateau of wooded meadows (home to the famous Charolais cattle in season), dotted with fields, rivers, ponds, and small forests, a soothing landscape combining agriculture and nature (perfect for relaxing walks or mountain biking). The cottage offers excellent comfort. Spacious and bright, it boasts a warm country feel with contemporary touches. A peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Full of charm. A pleasant, private, enclosed garden, meticulously landscaped with flowers and greenery, complete with a terrace and a small garden. Beautiful unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside and meadows. Composition: Detached house. Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Electric heating. Ground floor (with a slight lower level): living room/kitchen/lounge, 3 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm that can be joined to make a 180x190cm bed / 1 double bed 160x200cm + 1 single bed 90x190cm / 1 double bed 140x190cm + 1 single bed 90x190cm), including 1 accessible bedroom with en-suite shower room (shower/toilet), two additional shower rooms, separate toilet, laundry room. Enclosed grounds (small garden and courtyard) + terrace + bicycle storage + private parking. Supermarket 5 km. Shops & services 8 km. A magnificent landscaped setting close to all amenities! This very comfortable municipal gîte is located within a charming, authentic, and carefully restored 19th-century traditional house steeped in history. It boasts a pleasant enclosed garden and is nestled peacefully on the edge of meadows, in the heart of a delightful, typical little village perched on a hillside, 8 km from Gueugnon, a "town in the countryside" with a rich industrial past (offering numerous services and shops, including supermarkets). Enjoy complete tranquility in the gentle, unspoiled countryside of northern Charolais (largely protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich fauna and flora), nestled between the verdant Bourbince and Arroux valleys. This magnificent rolling landscape combines agriculture and nature, amidst bucolic hedgerows, forests, rivers, and ponds, not far from the banks of the Loire, the "last wild river in Europe," protected as a "Natura 2000" site (for its exceptional ecosystems). Ideally located on the Romanesque churches circuit and numerous marked hiking trails (complemented by an extensive network of "greenways" crisscrossing the area, for hiking or mountain biking), 10 km from the Canal du Centre Greenway, which runs alongside the EuroVelo 6 cycle route and the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo" (a route also perfect for relaxing boat trips), 15 km from the "Cycloroute 71" (Tour de Saône et Loire by bike), 15 km from the legendary GTMC mountain bike route (Grande Traversée du Massif Central), 18 km from the "Véloire" Greenway along the Loire River, approximately 30 km of mountain bike trails certified "VTT-FFC" (a vast, interconnected "star-shaped" network covering the Brionnais region), and about 50 km from the first vineyards of the Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises ("Wine Routes of Burgundy" & "Route des Grands Vins" to discover). On the borders of the sublime preserved territory of Charolais-Brionnais labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" (land of livestock & traditions, cradle of the AOC of globally recognized cattle breed), at the crossroads of Autunois-Morvan (& its Natural Park) and Chalonnais, not far from Mâconnais, Clunisois-Tournugeois, Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais. 14 km from Diverti'Parc (a unique family-oriented nature park in Burgundy), 18 km from Digoin (a river marina nestled at the confluence of three canals), 20 km from Paray-le-Monial, 24 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple, 26 km from Charolles, 32 km from the medieval spa town of Bourbon-Lancy, 36 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (and its exceptional panoramic viewpoint), 45 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV train station 42 km away), 42 km from Marcigny, 46 km from the charming medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais, awarded the prestigious "Most Beautiful Villages of France" label, 51 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte, a designated "Grand Site de France", and 53 km from the very The renowned PAL amusement park and 54 km from Autun (designated a "City of Art & History"). The perfect 'base' for a relaxing 'breath of fresh air' in the countryside with a 'small family'!