Gîte Fauquette - Chapaize

A charming, traditional 18th-century Mâconnais house, meticulously restored according to the highest standards, nestled peacefully on the edge of a lane and meadows, at the edge of a tranquil hamlet steeped in history. This hamlet once housed a priory founded in the 11th century – the remains of which still exist – dedicated to young women from the local nobility (the famous "Ladies of Lancharre"). Perfectly preserved and boasting an exceptional heritage (a listed 11th-century Romanesque church, beautiful typical houses, listed medieval tombstones, a 15th-century tile works, the fortified gate of a former royal abbey, etc.), the property enjoys a bucolic rural and natural setting, nestled beside fields at the edge of a vast forest, not far from the first vineyards and wooded hills of the South Burgundy massif (a superb wild area to explore on foot or by mountain bike). A spacious and very comfortable gîte. A warm, rustic charm with contemporary touches (punctuated by a few unusual "sixties" details) enhanced by meticulous heritage restoration (majestic exposed beams, stone and brick fireplace mantel, original stone walls and imposing door lintels, terracotta tiles, etc.). Full of charm and character. A cozy and inviting atmosphere enhanced by the unique character of the place. Large panoramic balcony offering beautiful unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Pleasant enclosed garden of 400m², full of flowers and greenery, with a courtyard. Composition: Semi-detached village house (close to the owners' residence / complete independence). Wi-Fi. Oil-fired central heating + wood-burning stove. Duplex apartment on two levels (accessed via an external staircase). First floor: living room/kitchen/lounge, 3 bedrooms (one with a 160x200cm double bed, one with a 90x190cm single bed, and one with a 140x200cm double bed and a 90x190cm single bed), shower room, separate WC. Second floor (accessed via a steep staircase): bedroom (one 140x200cm double bed and one 90x190cm single bed), bathroom (bath/WC). Balcony, enclosed garden (400m²), bicycle storage, and private parking. Small shops 7 km. Supermarket 10 km. Exceptional site steeped in history! Charming traditional 18th-century Mâconnaise residence - completely renovated into an ultra-comfortable holiday home - nestled in the peace and quiet of an authentic, perfectly preserved medieval hamlet (a renowned Burgundian site that once hosted the famous "Ladies of Lancharre"), located in the countryside between Grosnes & Saône, 10 km from the charming medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, a "Town of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté" (numerous amenities on site including a supermarket) & 14 km from Tournus, a world-renowned abbey site nestled on the banks of the Saône (all shops & services and river marina / access to the A6 motorway). Bucolic gentle surrounding countryside, nestled on the edge of meadows at the foot of the wooded foothills of the South Burgundy massif (superb wild & preserved area), a stone's throw from a vast state forest as well as the first vineyards, in the heart of a site protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF (for its rich ecosystems). An exceptionally privileged location at the crossroads of the Mâconnais and Côtes Chalonnaises vineyards, on the "Burgundy Wine Route" (which extends into the "Great Wines Route"), the Romanesque churches circuit, several marked "green walks" (a vast network of similar hiking trails to explore on foot or by mountain bike), 1 km from the GR76 connected to the famous GR "Cluny Way" (ViaCluny) as well as the legendary "Monks' Way" (once linking the abbeys of Cîteaux and Cluny), 1.5 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike circuit, certified "FFC Mountain Biking" (Grand Tour of the Southern Burgundy Massif connected to a vast network of similar marked mountain bike trails crisscrossing the massif), 7 km from the "Great Loop of Southern Burgundy" Green Way adjacent to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour of Saône-et-Loire by bike), 12 km of a signposted cycle route serving the Green Way of the famous Canal du Centre (adjacent to the EuroVelo 6 cycle route as well as the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo"), 14 km of the Blue Way along the banks of the Saône & 14 km of the renowned Mont Saint-Romain downhill mountain bike trail. Prime location at the crossroads of the Tournugeois-Clunisois (designated a "Land of Art and History"), the Mâconnais, the Chalonnais and the Bresse Bourguignonne, rich in magnificent landscapes and a truly unique historical heritage (particularly medieval and Romanesque). Ideally located for exploring all of southern Burgundy: 6 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 21 km from the renowned abbey town of Cluny, 29 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of Burgundy's most beautiful sites, boasting a truly unique 360° panoramic viewpoint), 31 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (a designated "City of Art and History"), 39 km from Mâcon (Mâcon-Loché TGV station 41 km away), 43 km from the magnificent landscape of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson (a designated "Grand Site de France"), 41 km from Louhans, and 46 km from Charolles. A perfect haven, brimming with charm, for a relaxing country break with a small group, combining the great outdoors with exploring vineyards and heritage sites!