Le Refuge de Valouze

Eric and Françoise welcome you to their authentic, fully renovated late 19th-century stables, nestled in the peaceful countryside of the upper Morvan region, bordering a pasture with grazing sheep as their privileged neighbors. Enjoy peace and tranquility in the heart of a typical small farming and rural hamlet perched on a hillside, in the hollow of a splendid, unspoiled cirque of gentle mountains, offering the rare privilege of observing wildlife (foxes, deer, wild boar, birds, etc.). A magnificent landscaped setting of nature and greenery, nestled on the edge of fields and meadows, at the edge of a vast forest, overlooking the bucolic Ternin Valley and the village of Chissey-en-Morvan, the northernmost village in Saône-et-Loire. Located on the old Roman road linking Sens to Autun (remains to visit), the village boasts a notable heritage (numerous castles, manor houses, fortified houses, and mills) as well as superb landscapes. The village is also committed to the pioneering "Dark Sky" project led by the Morvan Regional Natural Park (with the prestigious "International Dark Sky Reserve" designation as its ultimate goal). The cottage offers simple comfort and a vintage feel. A spacious enclosed gravel courtyard features a large terrace area (sunny or shaded as needed) offering beautiful, unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. A welcome bonus: fresh seasonal vegetables are provided by the owners directly from their family garden. Composition: Detached house next to the owners' residence and the other gîte on the property (completely independent). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Electric heating. Ground floor gîte: living room/kitchen/lounge (with a sofa bed for 2 people, 140x190cm), 2 bedrooms (one with a double bed, 140x190cm / the other with two single beds, 90x190cm), shower room (shower/WC). Enclosed courtyard/terrace and private parking. Small grocery store 3 km. Shops 7 km. Picturesque little agricultural & rural hamlet nestled in the heart of the Morvan Massif! Authentic restored old stables from the late 19th century located in the heart of the Morvan countryside in a bucolic setting preserved from nature & greenery, 7 km from the charming small typical & commercial town of Lucenay l'Evêque. A soothing landscaped setting of gentle mountains, combining meadows & deep wild forests, nestled in the very heart of the Morvan Natural Park, on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & marked footpaths in "green walks" (a very rich network of similar paths, winding through nature, to be explored on the massif), 9 km from the renowned GRP of the "Grand Tour of the Morvan Massif" (connected to several GRs), 9 km from the mythical mountain bike route of the GTMC (Grand Traversée du Massif Central), 14 km from the greenway (in its "all-terrain" version connected to a marked cycle route) and about fifty km from the first vineyards of the Couchois crossed by the "Route des Grands Vins" (Côtes Chalonnaises adjoining the Côtes de Beaune). A splendid wild and preserved environment nestled on the border of Côte d'Or and Nièvre (and the territory of the "Great Lakes of Morvan"), in the heart of the Autunois-Morvan, a sumptuous natural territory, steeped in history, imbued with legends and mysteries, rich in a very rare historical heritage as well as absolutely magnificent landscapes. Ideally located in the heart of Burgundy, 21 km from Saulieu, 23 km from Autun (a designated "City of Art and History" boasting an invaluable heritage spanning over 2,000 years of human presence), 24 km from the renowned Lac des Settons (with its supervised sandy beach, water sports center, and numerous aquatic activities), 33 km from Château-Chinon, 39 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte, a prestigious "Grand Site de France" site, 45 km from the medieval town of Nolay, and 59 km from the Le Creusot TGV train station. Both cottages on the property (including cottage no. 1634) can be rented together, accommodating up to 8 people. An ideal, affordable retreat for a relaxing break in nature, perfect for couples or families!