la Petite Folie de Clothilde

In the heart of the Morvan Natural Park! Authentic Morvan residence from the early 20th century, carefully renovated into a comfortable gîte - with a pleasant terrace on a small enclosed plot - located in a small village in the Autun countryside (home to one of the most beautiful "rose gardens" in France!) nestled in the hollow of a bucolic valley, 12 km from the unmissable city of Autun, labeled "Town of Art and History", historic "Relais de Rome" in the heart of Burgundy, rich in 2000 years of human presence (literally exceptional heritage / all amenities on site including supermarket 8.5 km away). Soothing landscaped setting around gently preserved mountains, combining vast groves and deep wild forests, ideally located on the routes of the Romanesque church circuit and marked hiking trails including a "green walk" (connected to a very rich network of hiking trails of the same type crisscrossing the territory, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 1.5 km from a marked mountain bike route serving the Morvan Park ("Green Itinerancy in Autunois-Morvan") attached to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), 7 km from the GR13 linked to the renowned GRP of the "Grand Tour du Massif du Morvan", 5.5 km from the legendary GTMC mountain bike route (Grande Traversée du Massif Central), 13 km from the Green Way "from Morvan to the Vineyards", & around forty km from the first vineyards of Couchois (Côtes Chalonnaises) & the "Route des Great Wines" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" (crossing the legendary wine-growing villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.). Magnificent wild and preserved environment nestled on the border of Nièvre (& the territory of the "Great Lakes of Morvan"), very close to the Côte d'Or, in the heart of Autunois, a sumptuous preserved natural territory, steeped in history and imbued with legends and mysteries, rich in a very rare historical heritage and absolutely grandiose landscapes. Prime location in the heart of Burgundy, 15 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of unusual nature walks), 22 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte, which has the prestigious "Grand Site de France" label, 25 km from the renowned Lac des Settons (supervised fine sand beach, water sports center & multiple aquatic activities), 25 km from Château Chinon, 36 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple, 37 km from Le Creusot (renowned Parc de Loisirs des Combes / Le Creusot TGV station 48 km) and 39 km from the charming medieval & wine-growing town of Nolay. A perfect "pied à terre", cozy & comfortable, for a stopover or romantic stay at "low prices"! Marylène welcomes you to an authentic Morvan residence from the early 20th century, fully and carefully restored, located in the heart of the Autun countryside in the very heart of the Morvan Natural Park, on the edge of the road and meadows, a stone's throw from the surrounding woods, in a residential hamlet adjoining the heart of the small village of La Celle-en-Morvan, home to the "Roseraie des Villages de France", an exceptional "rose garden", one of the most beautiful in France comprising more than 1000 rose bushes and perennial plants over 6000m² (decorated with various children's games and fun activities including a green maze...), totally unusual since it was created on the basis of samples from rose bushes in 230 French communes! Magnificent surrounding landscaped setting, nestled in the hollow of a green valley crossed by a bucolic little river full of fish, surrounded by vast wild forest massifs. A sublime, unspoiled setting in gentle mountains, boasting numerous panoramic viewpoints, perfect for relaxing walks or mountain biking. Spacious, comfortable cottage. A warm, country feel with contemporary accents, combined with a slightly "vintage" feel that's a complete change of scenery (lovely period terrazzo flooring). A cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Fully equipped with high-quality amenities. A large, pleasant terrace nestled at the back of the house (set on a small enclosed plot), opening onto the neighboring meadows, shaded and exposed (depending on the weather), is complemented by garden furniture and outdoor relaxation areas, offering a beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Gîte on the 1st floor of the owners' house (complete independence / access via external stairs). Wi-Fi (fiberglass). Heat pump heating. Washing machine in the laundry room shared with the owners (direct access from the terrace). Kitchen, living room, bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower/WC). Balcony-terrace + terrace (on small enclosed plot) + bicycle storage + private parking. Supermarket 8.5 km. All amenities 12 km.