La Ferme de Michel - Sornay

Authentic 19th-century farmhouse, fully restored and transformed into a comfortable, contemporary holiday home, boasts a lovely 2000m² natural garden. Located in a peaceful rural setting, it's just 3 km from the charming village of Sornay (with its small supermarket and numerous shops) and 6 km from Louhans, the renowned capital of the Bresse region, famous for its iconic medieval shopping street with its "157 arcades" (one of the most remarkable of its kind in France and Europe) and its highly regarded Monday market, a designated "Site Remarquable du Goût" (all amenities including supermarkets). Enjoy a delightful, unspoiled rural setting, opening onto a bucolic plateau of fields and meadows at the edge of a small forest, within a rural hamlet nestled along a marked "green walk" nature trail (part of a rich network of similar hiking trails to explore in the area). A privileged location, between "town & country", not far from the Romanesque churches circuit & the lower Seille valley (a natural site classified & protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF for its remarkable ecosystem), 6 km from the Voie Verte Bressanne adjoining the Cycloroute71 (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike) & a cycling route listed as a "Boucle Vélo Coup de Cœur" (35 km route), nestled between the world-renowned vineyards of Southern Burgundy (Côtes Mâconnaises, Côtes Chalonnaises & Côtes de Beaune) & the vineyards of the Jura (first vines at 25 km / various wine routes to explore). In the heart of the Bresse Bourguignonne - cradle of the renowned AOC of Bresse poultry - superb preserved territory rich in varied & contrasting landscapes combining bocage plains and mountain foothills of the nearby Jura massif, at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, the Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), the Mâconnais and the Bresse of the Ain & Jura. Prime location at the crossroads of the Ain and Jura departments (A39 motorway 18km away), 19km from the Bresse racetrack (multi-activity car, motorcycle and karting track on 48 hectares), 19km from Cuisery ("the Book Village"), 26km from Cuiseaux ("the Painters' Village"), 26km from the rare Truchère Nature Reserve (a remarkable ecosystem, a mosaic of natural habitats nestled near the confluence of the Saône and Seille rivers), 27km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 33km from Lons-le-Saunier, 40km from Chalon-sur-Saône (designated a "City of Art and History"), 49km from Seurre, 52km from Bourg-en-Bresse and 54km from Mâcon. The perfect comfortable and peaceful base for a rejuvenating break close to all amenities! Whether with family or in a "mini tribe"! Marlène and Yannick welcome you to an authentic 19th-century farmhouse (an atypical longère due to its completely original architecture in the Bresse region), a home steeped in family history, meticulously restored and nestled in the peaceful countryside of Louhans, within a tranquil little rural hamlet just 2.5 km from the center of the vibrant market town of Sornay (offering several shops and numerous events throughout the year). Enjoy a pleasant, unspoiled environment nestled in a charming rural and natural setting, perched on a small hill perfectly exposed to the west, overlooking a vast plateau of meadows, at the edge of a small wild forest. The setting is completely restful and peaceful, offering the opportunity to observe local wildlife (deer are a regular visitor, especially in the evening!). The cottage is very comfortable, spacious, and bright, with a refined contemporary style and elegant simplicity. A serene and tranquil atmosphere. Large, sheltered, open terrace with no overlooking neighbors. Large, natural 2000m² grounds with a small fruit orchard (cherry, plum, etc. – pick your own during your stay), a perfect play area for children (with a swing). A natural pétanque court is located in the courtyard, and there is also a sheltered ping-pong table. Beautiful, unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Detached house on 2 levels. Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Heat pump heating. Air conditioning. Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge, one bedroom (double bed 160x200cm) with ensuite shower room, separate WC, laundry room. First floor: 2 bedrooms (one with a double bed 140x190cm and a single bed 90x190cm / the other with a double bed 140x190cm and two single beds 90x190cm), shower room (shower/WC). Garden (2000m²) + gravel courtyard + covered terrace + wide covered walkway along the courtyard + private parking. Bicycle storage. Table tennis in a covered area. Mini-market and small shops 2.5 km away. All amenities 6 km away.