Chez Papy Poule - CHANES

An elegant and authentic winemaker's house dating back to 1644, steeped in history and meticulously restored according to traditional methods, nestled peacefully opposite the vineyards at the edge of a small lane, secluded and private, around an intimate inner courtyard tucked away behind historic walls and a beautiful carriage entrance. Located within a picturesque and perfectly preserved wine-growing village of undeniable charm (listed 11th-century Romanesque church, beautiful historic Burgundian houses, traditional winemakers' cottages, a 17th-century château…), perched on a gentle hillside amidst the vineyards of the renowned Saint-Véran appellation. A sublime, picture-postcard setting. A spacious and very comfortable holiday home. A warm, "country chic" feel with contemporary touches, enhanced by the unique character of the place (stone walls and lintels, beams and rafters, marble fireplace mantel, original molded cupboard doors…). Full of charm and character. Refined ambiance. A delightful, ultra-cozy, and enveloping haven. A large sheltered terrace extends onto a small panoramic balcony overlooking a large enclosed courtyard, just steps from a charming little secluded garden nestled at the edge of the vineyards. Composition: Semi-detached village house (completely independent with no overlooking neighbors). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Electric heating + wood-burning stove. Access to the cottage on the first floor via an external staircase. Ground floor (also accessible from the outside): TV lounge (double sofa bed 140x190cm), 1 bedroom (4 single beds 90x190cm / 2 sets of bunk beds). First floor: living room/kitchen, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x200cm), separate WC. 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms (2 with two single beds 80x200cm that can be joined to make a double bed 160x200cm / 1 double bed 160x200cm), separate WC. TV and private bathrooms in each bedroom (showers / 1 with shower + WC on the 2nd floor / 1 with WC on the ground floor). Covered terrace + balcony + enclosed courtyard (ping-pong table) + bicycle storage + separate garden (across a lane) + private parking. All shops, including supermarkets, 5 km away. Elegant and charming cottage, close to all amenities, in the very heart of the splendid vineyards of the renowned Saint-Véran cru! A delightful, authentic winemaker's house built in 1644, steeped in history and very carefully restored to its former glory into an ultra-comfortable holiday home - featuring bedrooms with private bathrooms - nestled peacefully on the edge of the vineyards in the picturesque and tranquil, perfectly preserved wine-growing village of Chânes, 5 km from the market town of Crêches-sur-Saône (with a large shopping area including supermarkets) and 10 km from Mâcon, the southernmost city of Burgundy, nestled on the banks of the Saône. In the heart of the rolling wine country (largely protected in ZNIEFF & various Natura 2000 Zones for its rich fauna & flora), on the borders of the Mâconnais & the Haut Beaujolais (first vineyard in the world recognized as a "UNESCO Global Geopark"), nestled in the hollow of the gentle Arlois valley, overlooking the Saône valley in the extension of the famous neighboring "Val Lamartinien" (named after the famous French poet, writer & politician, born in the area) & the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labeled "Grand Site de France" (located 8 km away), facing the South Burgundy massif (rich in a vast network of mountain bike trails labeled "FFC Mountain Bike"). A sublime landscaped setting, perfectly preserved, mixing viticulture & the great outdoors, perched on a vast exposed plateau of vineyards dotted with rivers & wooded meadows, at the foot of a deep wild forest. An ultra-privileged location on the routes of the "Burgundy Wine Route", the Romanesque Churches circuit, various marked footpaths including a "green walk" (numerous similar hiking trails to discover in the area, on foot or mountain bike), the "Cycloroute71" (Tour of Saône-et-Loire by bike) & a listed mountain bike route (linked to a vast "marked mountain bike area" crisscrossing the massif), 3 km from the GR76 (connected to the superb GRP "Vineyards and Mountains of Beaujolais"), 4 km from the Voie Bleue (along the Saône) & 7 km from the Green Way of "the Great Loop of Southern Burgundy" (& its remarkable "Bois Clair Tunnel" located 21 km away, the longest former railway tunnel in France opened to a Green Way with its 1.6 km). At the very southern tip of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Rhône & the Ain, of the Mâconnais, of the Beaujolais, of the Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & of the Bresse of the Ain. Ideal for exploring the region (A6 + A40 & RCEA connection at 5.5 km): 5.5 km from Mâcon Loché TGV station, 11 km from Touroparc Zoo animal leisure park, 12 km from "Hameau Dubœuf" (1st theme park on vines & wine in Europe), 15 km from Golf de la Commanderie, 23 km from Vonnas (gastronomic village of Georges Blanc), 25 km from the renowned Caves of Azé, 25 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 27 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 32 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône, 45 km from Tournus, 45 km from Bourg-en-Bresse & 49 km from the medieval village of Brancion. A soothing haven brimming with charm and serenity, breathing "the art of country living", an ideal "refuge" for a relaxing stay with a "tribe" immersed in the heart of the vineyards!