Le Gîte des Templiers - COUCHES

Belgian by birth and Burgundian by adoption, Patricia and her son Benjamin welcome you to an authentic, meticulously renovated outbuilding adjacent to their exceptional, characterful 1610 bourgeois residence (also perfectly restored), a remarkable and iconic Burgundian building steeped in history and listed as a Historic Monument (formerly a Protestant temple), nestled in the very heart of the village. A picturesque medieval and wine-growing village brimming with charm, situated on the route of the ancient Roman road, the Via Agrippa, Couches boasts an exceptional heritage (including the sumptuous 13th-century castle of Queen Marguerite of Burgundy, located nearby), numerous amenities, and enjoys a magnificent landscaped setting, nestled in the heart of the gentle, unspoiled wine country, in a bucolic valley blending vineyard slopes, hedged meadows, and beautiful wild forests, within a protected ZNIEFF area. A very comfortable cottage. Spacious and airy. A warm and inviting contemporary style, elegant and refined, enhanced by the character of the place (beautiful exposed beams and original terracotta tiles). A cozy, comfortable, and cocooning atmosphere bathed in gentle serenity. A pleasant, intimate little garden nestled in the shade of century-old trees, a true haven of greenery, complemented by a large, landscaped and flower-filled terrace (overlooking the main street). Layout: Semi-detached village house adjoining the owners' house (completely independent). Access via a small path leading uphill from the parking area. Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Electric heating. Laundry room on the ground floor (accessible from the outside). First-floor apartment (with direct garden access): Living room/kitchen/lounge (double sofa bed 140x200cm), bedroom (two single beds 80x200cm that can be joined to make a double bed 160x200cm), shower room (shower/WC). Private garden and terrace. Garage (3 spaces) + bicycle storage + shared lounge with foosball table at the owners' house. Shops on site, including a small supermarket 200m away. Property steeped in history in the heart of the bucolic Couchois vineyards! Authentic outbuilding carefully revisited into a very elegant, charming, contemporary-style gîte adjoining an exceptional, characterful "bourgeois" residence dating from 1610, perfectly restored ("iconic" Burgundian building occupied by the owners) nestled in the heart of the picturesque medieval & commercial village of Couches (home to the sumptuous 13th-century castle of Queen Margaret of Burgundy, located a stone's throw away, or the seven menhirs of Epoigny, one of the most important megalithic sites in Burgundy / numerous amenities on site including a small supermarket). Magnificent landscaped setting all around, nestled in the gentle rolling wine-growing countryside (in an area protected in various "Natura 2000 Zones" & ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems), neighboring the sumptuous Vaux valley ("the little Chalonnaise Switzerland") & the famous "Val d'Or" of Mercurey (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of the oldest AOCs in France), at the crossroads of the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises, Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, in close proximity to Mont Rome, the highest point in the area at 546m (major climbing site & belvedere renowned for its exceptional view extending from the Saône to the Autunois). Ultra-privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, the "Route des Grands Vins" (which is extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine-growing villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), various marked hiking trails including "balades vertes" (a vast network of similar hiking trails crisscrossing the area, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike) & the superb GRP "Au Fil des Vignobles et Vallées" (linked to the GR7, GR76 & GR137), 5.5 km from the Voie Verte along the famous Canal du Centre (a navigable route to be discovered by boat or on foot) attached to the EuroVélo6 cycle route as well as the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo"), 11 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" connected to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à Vélo), 13 km of "La Voie des Vignes" (36 km route among the vineyards of the great Burgundy wines, the most eminent in the world), 17 km of the "La Voie des Étangs" cycle route & 22 km of the renowned GTM mountain bike route (Grande Traversée du Massif Sud Bourgogne). Ultra-privileged location at the crossroads of Autunois-Morvan (& its Natural Park) and Chalonnais, on the border of Côte d'Or & Pays Beaunois, Ideal for exploring: 5.5 km from Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune (river marina), 17 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 20 km away), 13 km from the spa town of Santenay, 13 km from the medieval village of Nolay (lake developed on site), 17 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gastronomic market), 22 km from Givry, 26 km from Autun (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 28 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 30 km from Beaune & 50 km from the famous archaeological site Gallo-Roman monastery of Bibracte, labeled "Grand Site de France". A perfect "cocoon", cozy & 100% exotic, close to amenities, for a soothing "green getaway" for lovers!