Maison du Four Bassot

A picture-postcard landscape in the heart of the vineyards of the magnificent Vallée des Vaux, "the little Switzerland of the Chalonnaise"! This charming, authentic 17th-century winemaker's house – steeped in history and fully restored – is perched on a hillside, offering panoramic views, on a family-run vineyard within a picturesque, typical village, just 6 km from the delightful wine-growing and commercial town of Mercurey (with numerous amenities including a supermarket). Enjoy complete tranquility in the unspoiled countryside of the Côte Chalonnaise (protected as a ZNIEFF and various Natura 2000 sites for its rich ecosystems), a sublime, rolling vineyard setting combining vineyard slopes, vast wild forests, and beautiful hedged meadows, bordering the famous Val d'Or and its renowned Mercurey cru (the leading cru of the Côte Chalonnaise, one of the oldest AOCs in France). An exceptionally privileged location on the routes of several natural footpaths, including a marked "green walk" (a rich network of identical signposted paths crisscrossing the area between vineyards and unspoiled nature, perfect for hiking or mountain biking), the Romanesque churches circuit, and the "Route des Grands Vins" (which extends into the renowned "Route des Grands Crus" passing through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), 3.5 km from the GR7 and GR76 long-distance hiking trails (connected to the famous GRP "Au Fil des Vignes et des Vallées" and "Grands Crus" trails), 9 km from the Canal du Centre Greenway (a route also ideal for relaxing boat trips) alongside the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo" (Burgundy Cycling Tour) and the EuroVelo 6, 11 km from the "Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" Greenway, and 13 km from the "Cycloroute71" (Tour) route. (Saône-et-Loire by bike), 15 km of the "Morvan to Vineyards" Green Way, 15 km of the "Vineyard Way" Green Way (a 36 km route through the vineyards of Burgundy's Grand Cru wines, among the most prestigious in the world), 16 km of the "Pond Way" cycle route, and 20 km of the Blue Way (along the Saône River) connected to the Bresse Green Way. A prime location at the crossroads of the Couchois region and the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune and Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the intersection of the Côte d'Or, the Beaune region, the Bresse Bourguignonne, and the Autunois-Morvan (and its natural park). Ideally located for exploring the region: 10 km from Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune (river marina on the Canal du Centre), 11 km from the medieval and wine-growing town of Givry, 15 km from the spa town of Santenay (with a casino), 16 km from Chagny, renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market, 17 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (designated a "City of Art and History"), 25 km from Le Creusot (home to the famous Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV train station 20 km away), 27 km from the medieval town of Nolay (with a lake), 31 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National ("Cluniac site", medieval town designated a "City of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"), 30 km from Beaune, 40 km from Autun (designated a "City of Art and A town steeped in history, boasting an invaluable heritage spanning over 2000 years of human presence, 41 km from Tournus and 51 km from the renowned abbey town of Cluny. The perfect getaway for any lover of nature and wine! Tatiana, a painter of Russian origin and Burgundian by adoption (whose nearby studio you can visit), and Sébastien, from a family of winemakers for several generations, welcome you to a charming, authentic 17th-century winemaker's house steeped in history, fully restored – one of the oldest dated houses in the area – nestled in the heart of the vineyard on their family estate (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes; cellar and winery tours and tastings are available). Peace and tranquility await you just steps from the village center, nestled within a small residential hamlet perched on a hillside with panoramic views, on a sunny southeast-facing slope, bordering meadows and forest (with Charolais cows as peaceful neighbors in season), in the heart of the preserved wine country of the Côtes Chalonnaises (a protected ZNIEFF area for its rich fauna and flora). Nestled on a balcony overlooking the wooded slopes of Montabon (perched at 491m), this vast forest overlooks the sublime Vallée des Vaux (offering numerous nature walks and exceptional panoramic viewpoints). Rich in rare Gallo-Roman remains (tombs, traces of villas, a thermal bath complex, etc.) and a significant heritage (fortified farm, wayside crosses, and wash houses, etc.), this picturesque village enjoys a stunningly beautiful, rolling landscape combining bucolic vineyard valleys, gentle meadows, and beautiful wild forests. The magnificent, picture-postcard rural setting is 100% rejuvenating and relaxing. The spacious, comfortable gîte boasts a warm, rustic charm that blends tradition and modernity, creating a truly unique atmosphere within a former rural residence (with superb stone fireplaces). Full of charm. A lovely shared outdoor space comprises a large, sunny and shaded terrace overlooking a courtyard (equipped with a ping-pong table) and a pleasant lawned garden (featuring a small fruit orchard, a trampoline, and a swing). There is also a small, sheltered panoramic balcony. Enjoy splendid views of the surrounding countryside. Comspoition: Semi-detached house adjoining the estate's wine cellar (next to a family home belonging to the owner's parents). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Central heating (oil). The gîte is on the first floor (accessed via an external staircase). Living room/kitchen, TV lounge (with a double sofa bed 140x190cm), 3 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm / 1 double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm), bathroom (bath and shower), separate WC. Sheltered balcony. Private terrace overlooking the courtyard (gravel surface). Shared courtyard and garden. Private parking. Shops and supermarket 6 km away.