Marie-Véronique opens the doors of an authentic 19th century character residence nestled on a property steeped in history bordering the sumptuous 17th century Cormatin castle & its sublime 10ha gardens (literally "jewel" of the Renaissance listed as a historic monument). Formerly linked to a parchment manufacturing activity occupied by monks from the Cluny Abbey then transformed into a "filatrie" (weaving loom), the site now hosts a craft & gourmet exhibition gallery (partially open to the public). Calm & tranquility nestled in a dead end, on the edge of a small alley, in the heart of a picturesque typical village, full of charm & perfectly preserved, rich in small shops & a notable heritage (including a listed 11th century Romanesque church). Nestled on the banks of the Grosne in the hollow of the gentle rolling Clunisoise countryside, at the foot of the wooded hills of the Massif Sud Bourgogne (vast wild forest area), on a site protected in ZNIEFF & Natura 2000 Zone (for its faunal & floristic riches), Cormatin benefits from a sublime landscaped setting of bucolic meadows & groves in close proximity to the vineyards. Very comfortable gîte. Beautiful living room. Warm contemporary country character. Large balcony terrace facing the courtyard. Pleasant "shared" park of 1500m², with a carefully lawned, flowery & wooded enclosed garden, bordering a small river (fishing possible within the property). Composition: Gîte in a building comprising the owners' accommodation and guest rooms (total independence in adjoining). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating. 1st floor: kitchen-living room-lounge, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. 2nd floor: mezzanine bedroom (2 single beds 90x190cm). Private balcony-terrace + parking. Enclosed garden (shared with the guest rooms) on 1500m² park. Bicycle storage. Small shops on site including mini-market. Supermarkets 10 km. Charming authentic 19th century village house of character, fully restored, located in a quiet area, in the heart of the preserved Cluny countryside, in the heart of the charming typical & commercial village of Cormatin (small shops on site including grocery store) housing a sumptuous 17th century castle (one of the most beautiful buildings in Burgundy, literal "pearl of the Renaissance") and 14 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny (all amenities on site including supermarkets). Magnificent rolling countryside all around, mixing agriculture, viticulture & nature, between green groves, vineyards & beautiful forests, nestled at the foot of the wooded foothills of the South Burgundy massif (vast wild space partly classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich ecosystems, to explore on foot or mountain bike), in the hollow of the bucolic Grosne valley. Ultra-privileged location, at the crossroads of the Mâconnais & Côtes Chalonnaises vineyards, adjoining the "Burgundy Wines" route extended by the "Route des Grands Vins", ideally located on the routes of the Green Way of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" attached to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire by bike), the circuit of Romanesque churches, a marked "green walk" hiking trail (vast network of similar hiking trails to explore in the area on foot or by mountain bike), 4.5 km from the GR76 (connected to the "ViaCluny" as well as the historic "Chemin des Moines" formerly linking the abbeys of Cîteaux and Cluny) & 5 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike route (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne / attached to a vast network of similar routes labeled "VTT-FFC" crisscrossing the massif). In the heart of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), at the crossroads of Mâconnais, Chalonnais & Bresse Bourguignonne, territories all rich in sublime landscapes as well as a literally exceptional historical heritage (notably medieval & Romanesque). Prime location for exploring: 5 km from Taizé and its famous religious community, 10 km from the charming medieval village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National (labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"), 12 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 20 km from Tournus, 34 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewels of the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson labeled "Grand Site de France", 35 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art & History"), 36 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 35 km away), 39 km from Charolles, 49 km from Louhans & 52 km from Paray-le-Monial (famous city of the Sacré-Cœur). The perfect refuge for any lover of nature and heritage!
