Les Tilleuls - SAINT-GILLES

Farmer & winegrower, Denis welcomes you to authentic old stables dating from the 18th century, carefully restored (once linked to the wine estate that occupied the premises) located on a mini family farm (peaceful sheep penned "on site" & visit of the cellar with tasting possible). Total tranquility in the heart of a small residential hamlet nestled on the side of a "west" exposed hill, overlooking the picturesque, perfectly preserved wine village of Saint-Gilles, nestled on the banks of the Canal du Centre in the hollow of the valley steeped in history of the Dheune ("the ceramic valley"). Soothing rural setting all around, nestled on the edge of meadows covered with vines, under the wooded ridges of a small forest. In the heart of the rolling countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises, magnificent preserved setting protected in ZNIEFF for its fauna & flora riches. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm country character with a contemporary spirit. Large enclosed courtyard, with a sheltered terrace, offering a beautiful unobstructed view of the sublime vineyard hillsides of Couchois & Maranges as well as Mont Rome (highest point in the area at 546m, renowned climbing site & splendid belvedere for its exceptional view extending from the Saône to the Autunois) & Mont de Sène (old Celtic place of worship) displayed in the background. Pleasant garden nestled on the edge of meadows, with a pétanque court & a swing. Composition: Semi-detached house to the garage and owner's accommodation (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating + wood stove. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, bathroom (bathtub), separate toilet. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm / double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Enclosed courtyard + sheltered terrace + "offset" garden with pétanque ground & swing (opposite the gîte / small road to cross) + private parking. Shops including supermarket 5 km away. Superb wine environment & magnificent panorama! Authentic old stable dating from the 18th century carefully restored, located in a quiet area on an exposed hillside, on the edge of a picturesque little village nestled on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre (navigable route to discover by boat or on foot), 4.5 km from the charming typical & commercial village of Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune (river marina, many shops including supermarket) & 8.5 km from the charming medieval village of Couches (home to the sumptuous castle of the Queen of France Marguerite of Burgundy dating from the 13th century or the seven menhirs of Epoigny, one of the most important megalithic sites in Burgundy). Total tranquility in the heart of the vineyards, in the heart of the rolling wine-growing countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises, a splendid preserved setting mixing vineyard hillsides, meadows & beautiful wild forests (partly protected in various "Natura 2000 Zones" for its rich ecosystems), neighboring the sumptuous Vaux valley ("the little Chalonnaise Switzerland") & the famous "Val d'Or" of Mercurey (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise vintages, one of the oldest AOCs in France), at the crossroads of Couchois and the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune. Ultra-privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, the "Route des Grands Vins" (extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), the EuroVélo6 cycle route attached to the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo", a referenced "Coup de cœur Vélo loop" of 24 km, the superb GRP "Au Fil des Vignobles et Vallées" (connected to the GR7 which passes 1.5 km away as well as to the GR76 & GR137) & numerous marked hiking trails (connected to a vast network of "green walks" crisscrossing the territory, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 6 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" attached to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à vélo), 11 km from the "La Voie des Vignes" cycle route (36 km route among the vineyards of the great Burgundy wines, the most eminent in the world) and 16 km of the Green Route of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud". Ultra-privileged location, at the crossroads of the Côte d'Or, the Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne and Autunois, close to the Morvan Natural Park. Ideal for exploring: 6 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 10 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market), 11 km from the medieval village of Nolay (lake developed on site), 16 km from the medieval town of Givry, 21 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 22 km from Beaune, 25 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 21 km away), 34 km from Autun (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 47 km from Tournus & 58 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte labeled "Grand Site de France". A perfect refuge for a peaceful green getaway with family or friends!