La Bouquine - LAIZE - Gîte

5 km from the Golf de la Salle, in the heart of the magnificent vineyards of the Haut Maconnais & its legendary "Chardonnay" grape variety! Authentic 19th century winemaker's residence of character, fully restored, located in the countryside in a charming little typical wine village, 11 km from the picturesque & peaceful village of Lugny ("the little capital of Haut-Mâconnais" with many shops, a renowned "Accrobranche" site & the first wine cellar producing Burgundy wines) & 11 km from Mâcon, the southernmost city of Burgundy (all amenities on site). Magnificent preserved rural & natural environment, nestled in the hollow of a green valley combining vineyard hillsides & meadows surrounded by gentle wooded hills, on the foothills of the southern Burgundy massif (vast wild space largely protected in "Natura 2000 Zones" for its rich ecosystems), overlooking the Saône valley. Privileged location on the routes of several referenced mountain bike trails including the renowned GTM (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne linked to a vast network of marked mountain bike trails crisscrossing the massif, labeled "VTT FFC"), a stone's throw from the circuit of Romanesque churches, marked hiking trails in "green walks" (many hiking trails of the same type winding between vineyards & nature to explore on foot or by mountain bike in the area) as well as the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne", 8 km from the Voie Bleue running along the banks of the Saône adjoining the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" as well as the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire à vélo), 11 km from a "favorite bike" loop of 17 km & 13 km from the GR76 adjoining the legendary "Chemin des Moines" (formerly linking the abbeys of Cîteaux & Cluny). Prime location, on the border of Ain, at the crossroads of Mâconnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais, Bresse Bourguignonne, all rich in grandiose landscapes, exceptional heritage & renowned gastronomy, in close proximity to the vineyards of Côtes Chalonnaises and Beaujolais (the first vineyard in the world recognized as a "UNESCO Global Geopark"). Ideal for exploring: 10 km from the commercial town of Pont de Vaux (river marina), 21 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 23 km from the famous abbey city of Cluny, 24 km from Tournus, 25 km from the Mâcon Loché TGV station, 26 km from the landscaped jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labeled "Grand Site de France", 31 km from the rare Truchère Nature Reserve (remarkable protected ecosystem), 32 km from Cuisery listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Villages du Livre", 45 km from Chalon sur Saône (labeled "Cities of Art and History") & 46 km from Bourg-en-Bresse. Ideal for any wine and nature lover, as part of a soothing "green getaway" with family or friends! Michel opens the doors of an authentic 19th century winemaker's house of character, fully restored, nestled in a quiet area, on the edge of a lane, in the very heart of a peaceful & charming little typical wine village, steeped in history & perfectly preserved, rich in notable heritage (majestic medieval castle with a high square keep built in the 13th century, listed Romanesque church from the 11th century, Perceval tower from the 16th century, ancient bridge from the 17th century, water mills, beautiful traditional Burgundian residences perfectly restored...to discover on site). Nestled in the gentle, unspoiled countryside of the Haut Mâconnais, combining viticulture and nature, on a site protected by a ZNIEFF for its wealth of fauna and flora, in the hollow of a bucolic valley of meadows and vineyards (several AOCs including the famous Chardonnay of "Viré-Clissé"), on the edge of vast wild forests (largely classified as "Natura 2000 Zones" for their rich ecosystems), the village has a beautiful landscaped setting, 100% restful and relaxing. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Large living room. Countryside charm with contemporary accents, a touch of "rustic". Intimate, pleasant little gravel courtyard "enclosed by walls", planted with plants and flowers, with a large terrace area, naturally shaded under the trees, offering a beautiful unobstructed view of the countryside and surrounding vineyards. Composition: Gîte adjoining the owners' home (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating (mixed radiators & heated floor). Duplex gîte on 2 levels (access by an external staircase). 1st floor: living room-kitchen, lounge (double sofa bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm). Enclosed courtyard + terrace + private parking. Private bicycle storage. Supermarket 6 km away. Small shops (including mini-market) 10.5 km away. All amenities 11 km away.