Le Refuge - BOURG-LE-COMTE

A charming, authentic, traditional late 18th-century farmhouse steeped in history, fully renovated, perched on a gentle hillside in a panoramic viewpoint, just a stone's throw from the "tranquil canal" linking Roanne to Digoin and the banks of the Loire, the "last wild river in Europe," protected as a "Natura 2000" site for its exceptional plant and animal biotope (fish, mammals, birds, amphibians, etc.), a migration, breeding, and nesting route for numerous species, some of them very rare. Tranquility reigns in the heart of a small rural hamlet, nestled on the edge of pastures (home to peaceful Charolais cows in season), in the heart of the unspoiled Brionnais countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich flora and fauna), in a soothing landscape combining bucolic wooded hedgerows dotted with ponds and streams, and beautiful wild forests. An enchanting and utterly peaceful setting. A comfortable cottage with a warm, rustic charm, blending contemporary style with vintage touches, enhanced by the unique character of the place (elegant beams, stone and wood lintels, original stone fireplace mantel). A cozy atmosphere. A pleasant sunny terrace is complemented by a second terrace adjoining a pétanque court, naturally shaded by unusual umbrella pines, overlooking a large, charming landscaped garden, meticulously planted with flowers and trees (including apple, pear, cherry, and peach trees – fruit picking is possible), and featuring a small pond teeming with frogs and fish. A beautiful, unobstructed view of the Loire Valley and the Brionnais countryside. Composition: Detached house. Wi-Fi. Electric heating + wood-burning stove. Ground floor: kitchen-living room, lounge (double sofa bed 160x220cm), bathroom (bath/WC). First floor: 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm + single bed 90x190cm). Garden (7000m²) + double terrace + pétanque court + bicycle storage + private parking. Supermarket 7 km. Shops 8 km. Superb landscaped property with the feel of a gentle southern holiday retreat! Charming authentic traditional Brionnais farmhouse from the late 18th century, steeped in history & fully restored, nestled on the edge of meadows in a "panoramic viewpoint" on the hillside - on a vast 7000m² ultra-maintained garden with irresistible charm - 8 km from the charming medieval & commercial town of Marcigny, a "Cluniac site" notably known for its Monday morning market created in 1266 (numerous amenities on site including supermarkets). Peace and tranquility await in a peaceful little rural hamlet, just a stone's throw from the "Canal tranquille" (Quiet Canal) linking Roanne to Digoin, in the heart of the unspoiled Brionnais countryside (classified as a ZNIEFF), nestled within the bucolic rolling countryside, and close to the banks of the Loire (the last wild river in Europe, protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich ecosystems). It borders the verdant Arconce Valley, a magnificent landscape blending agriculture and nature, between idyllic wooded hedgerows dotted with ponds and streams, and beautiful wild forests. This exceptionally privileged location is situated on the Romanesque Churches circuit, along "natural" footpaths including a marked "green walk" (part of a vast network of similar hiking and mountain biking trails in the area), and on a mountain biking route certified by the French Cycling Federation (VTT-FFC), connected to a vast network of similar routes radiating outwards from the surrounding countryside. Brionnais) & the passage, 3 km from the "Véloire" Green Way (along the banks of the Loire) adjacent to the "Cycloroute71" (Saône-et-Loire cycling route), 28 km from the Canal du Centre Green Way (connected to EuroVelo 6 as well as the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo"), about thirty km from the first vineyards of the Côtes Roannaises and about sixty km from the vineyards of Beaujolais (the first vineyard in the world recognized as a "UNESCO Global Geopark") as well as the Côtes Maconnaises ("Burgundy Wine Route" & various Beaujolais Wine Routes to explore). In the heart of the sublime Charolais-Brionnais region (designated a "Land of Art and History"), a land of renowned livestock farming & traditions, birthplace of the world-famous AOC cattle breed, rich in sumptuous landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage, at The crossroads of the Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and the Roannais region, not far from the Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais. A prime location for exploring several departments (at the crossroads of the Allier, Loire & Rhône): 11 km from Anzy-le-Duc (home to one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Burgundy), 12 km from the medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais, awarded the very rare "Most Beautiful Villages of France" label, 20 km from Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais and its iconic weekly "Livestock Market" dating from the late 15th century (one of the oldest in France, a veritable spectacle dedicated to the local Charolais star!), 23 km from Digoin (river marina linked to the famous Canal du Centre), 28 km from Paray-le-Monial, 28 km from the charming town of Charlieu (with its exceptional Benedictine abbey). Romanesque), 32 km from La Clayette, 35 km from Charolles, 38 km from Roanne & 4 km from the renowned PAL amusement park. A truly inspiring "green haven", a real sanctuary of peace and relaxation for families and couples alike!