Le Repos du Vacancier

Charming characterful winegrowers' house from 1604, steeped in history & fully restored, nestled on an old wine estate, a stone's throw from the vines, in the heart of a peaceful, picturesque, perfectly preserved winegrowing village. Nestled at the foot of Mont Avril culminating at 421m (panoramic viewpoint & protected site in the "Natura 2000" zone for its rich ecosystems), in the heart of the vineyard of the famous AOC of Givry (flagship of Burgundy wines which is said to have been the favorite wine of King Henry IV!), Jambles has a unique location and a notable heritage (11th century Romanesque church, beautiful historic bourgeois residences, 19th century mill, wash houses, cadoles, etc.) and benefits from a magnificent landscaped setting all around (protected in ZNIEFF for its faunal & floristic riches), nestled in the hollow of a valley surrounded by vineyards, in the heart of a gentle preserved countryside mixing agriculture, nature & viticulture, between hedged meadows & beautiful wild forests. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Large living room. Exotic country character, a touch of "vintage", mixed with the soul of the original building (fireplace mantel & stone corbels, beams, framework upstairs, etc.). Exposed panoramic balcony offering a beautiful unobstructed view of the village. Pleasant private courtyard garden with a terrace area. Enclosed property with a large chicken coop (chickens, ducks, geese & peacock pigeons) & an enclosed garden with fruit orchard (picking possible). Composition: Detached house adjoining the owner's house housing a guest room (total independence). Wifi. Gas central heating. Washing machine shared with the owner (laundry room on the ground floor). Gîte on the 1st floor (access by external staircase): kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), shower room (multi-jet shower/WC). 2nd floor: 1 bedroom (2 single beds 90x190cm). Balcony + terrace overlooking courtyard + small garden + private parking. Bicycle storage. Shared enclosed grounds. Shops including supermarket 5 km away. Lovely characterful winegrowers' house dating from 1604 - steeped in history & fully restored - nestled on a pleasant enclosed property in the heart of a peaceful little typical wine-growing village nestled in the heart of the vines, 5 km from the charming market town of Givry (picturesque medieval town with many amenities including supermarkets and an excellent level of sports & leisure facilities). Magnificent surrounding landscaped setting, nestled in the rolling countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises (on an area classified as a ZNIEFF for its fauna and flora riches), a peaceful preserved setting that is both viticultural and agricultural, combining vast vineyards, bocage meadows and gentle wild forests, dotted with sites protected in the "Natura 2000 Zone" (for the quality of their rich ecosystems), neighboring the sublime Vaux valley ("the little Chalonnaise Switzerland") such as the famous "Val d'Or" and its renowned "Mercurey" vintage (leading the Côte Chalonnaise vintages, one of the oldest AOCs in France). Ideally located on the GR7 & GR76 routes (connected to the renowned GRP "Au Fil des Vignes et des Vallées" & "Grands Crus"), the Romanesque church circuit, a marked "green walk" hiking trail (attached to a very rich network of hiking trails of the same type accessible in the area, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike) & the "Route des Grands Vins" (Côtes Chalonnaises & Couchois) which is extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), 4.5 km from the Green Way of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du sud" (attached to the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo"), 2.5 km from a referenced "favorite bike loop" of 14 km (another route of the same type of 26 km accessible 9 km away), 15 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route (along the famous Canal du Centre), 20 km from the Voie Verte "Du Morvan aux Vignobles" adjoining the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à vélo) & 22 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike route (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne). Privileged location at the crossroads of Couchois & the famous world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the crossroads of Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Mâconnais & Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Ideal for exploring (RCEA access 3 km away): 5.5 km from the renowned "Parc Aventures" in Givry (vast treetop adventure park), 9.5 km from Buxy, 10 km from the Val Dracy clinic, 15 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 20 km from Chagny (gastronomic stopover & river marina), 21 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 23 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National labeled "Towns of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté", 27 km from Le Creusot (renowned amusement park of Les Combes / Le Creusot TGV station 20 km away), 35 km from Beaune, 34 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 36 km from Tournus, 44 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny & 46 km from Autun (labeled "City of Art & History" rich in 2000 years of human presence). An exotic "pied-à-terre" for a relaxing stay at "low prices" in the heart of the vineyards!