La Forge du Chateau - SAINT BONNET DE JOUX

An authentic, centuries-old forge, meticulously restored, nestled in the countryside on the prestigious grounds of the vast Château de Chaumont-Laguiche, an exceptional 17th-century heritage site (a family property since 1418) renowned for its sumptuous listed stables, a veritable masterpiece and equestrian palace built for the grandson of King Charles IX of France (one of the largest private stables of the Ancien Régime in France). Perched on a hilltop, the estate also includes a château and a romantic park boasting superb views of the Charolais mountains, the foothills of the Auvergne, and even Mont Blanc on a clear day. A bucolic setting in a magnificent, unspoiled haven of nature and greenery, bordering woods and meadows (with peaceful Charolais cows as neighbors), adjoining the vast, wild Avaise forest, a protected ZNIEFF area. The gîte offers comfortable accommodation. Extremely spacious. Rooms of generous proportions. A warm, rustic charm blending tradition and modernity in a gentle atmosphere that combines classicism, vintage touches, and a contemporary feel. A large, sunny terrace overlooks a pleasant enclosed garden with a ping-pong table. Unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Access to the estate's beautiful walled swimming pool and private tennis court. Composition: property comprising 3 fully independent gîtes (holiday cottages) plus a historic building open to the public. Detached house. Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Oil-fired central heating. Ground floor: kitchen, living room, lounge, library/sitting room, 1 bedroom (double bed 160x200cm) with en-suite shower room (shower/WC), separate WC. First floor: 7 bedrooms (2 with a double bed 140x190cm / 1 double bed 160x200cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm / 3 single beds 90x190cm / 2 with a single bed 90x190cm), 2 of which have en-suite bathrooms (1 shower / 1 bathtub), shower room, bathroom (bathtub), 2 separate toilets. Enclosed garden (750m²) + private terrace + parking. Bicycle storage. 12x6m swimming pool (open from 9am to 6:30pm) + shared tennis court. Amenities 2.5 km. Stay in the heart of a prestigious property steeped in history! Authentic centuries-old forge - fully restored & rehabilitated into a comfortable holiday home offering access to a beautiful 12x6m swimming pool & a tennis court shared with the other gîtes on the estate - nestled on the sumptuous grounds of the Château de Chaumont-Laguiche & its exceptional stables, a literal equestrian palace classified as a "Historic Monument" dating from the 17th century (a masterpiece among the largest private stables of the Ancien Régime in France), nestled in a quiet, rolling countryside 2.5 km from the charming, typical & commercial village of Saint-Bonnet-de-Joux & 17 km from Charolles, the "Charolais Venice", famous city of Charles the Bold (all amenities on site). Soothing, preserved natural setting, perched on the edge of meadows & a beautiful wild forest on a panoramic belvedere, in the heart of the magnificent Charolais bocage, on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & several marked hiking trails in "green walks" (vast network of identical hiking trails to explore in the area, on foot or mountain bike), 4.5 km from the GR7, 17 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route (attached to the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo") along the famous Canal du Centre (connected to the greenway), 19 km from the passage of the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire à vélo), 25 km from the Greenway "Véloire" along the Loire (the last wild river in Europe protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF for its very rich floral & faunal ecosystems), about twenty km from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais like the Côtes Chalonnaises & 50 km from the Beaujolais vineyards ("Burgundy Wine Route" & "Great Wine Route" to explore). In the heart of the sublime territory of Charolais-Brionnais & its sumptuous rural landscapes, cradle of the AOC of world-renowned cattle and sheep breeds (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), not far from the Mâconnais, the Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") as well as the Chalonnais. Prime central location for easy travel: 20 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 27 km from the famous abbey city of Cluny, 31 km from Paray-le-Monial (& its illustrious basilica), 42 km from Digoin (& its river marina nestled at the convergence of 3 canals), 47 km from Tournus, 49 km from Mâcon & 50 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of the Roche de Solutré, labeled "Grand Site de France" (TGV stations: Creusot 38 km / Mâcon Loché 48 km). Possibility of renting the 3 gîtes on the property (with gîte n°3114 & n°3279) for a total capacity of 30 people. The perfect base for an unforgettable family getaway, immersed in a truly magical and timeless setting! An exceptional location!