Le Pressoir - SAINT-MARTIN-SOUS-MONTAIGU

A peaceful natural and wine-growing environment! This authentic, fully restored 18th-century wine press is nestled in the tranquility of a typical and well-preserved wine-growing village, in the heart of the vineyards of the renowned Val d'Or and its prestigious Mercurey cru (a leading Côte Chalonnaise cru and one of the oldest AOCs in France). It is located 3.5 km from the charming wine-growing and commercial town of Mercurey (offering numerous amenities, including a supermarket) and 13 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (a designated "City of Art and History"). The magnificent surroundings are perfectly preserved, combining viticulture and the great outdoors, nestled in the rolling countryside of the Côte Chalonnaise, a stone's throw from a protected natural site designated as a "Natura 2000" and ZNIEFF (for its exceptionally rich ecosystems), in the heart of the stunning Vallée des Vaux ("the little Switzerland of Chalon"). An exceptionally privileged location on the routes of several marked "green walks" (a very extensive network of similar paths winding around the area, ideal for hiking or mountain biking), the GR76 which passes in front of the gîte (connected to the renowned GRP "Au Fil des Vignes et des Vallées" & "Grands Crus" trails), the Romanesque churches circuit & the "Route des Grands Vins" (which extends into the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault…), 8 km from the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" Green Way, 9 km from the Canal du Centre Green Way adjacent to the "Cycloroute71" (Saône-et-Loire cycling tour), 17 km from the Voie Bleue (along the Saône River), 18 km from the "Du Morvan aux Vignobles" Green Way, 18 km from the The "Vineyard Route" cycle path (36 km through some of the world's most famous vineyards) is less than 10 km from two listed "Vélo Coup de cœur" loops (14 & 24 km routes). Located at the crossroads of the Couchois region, not far from the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, and at the intersection of the Côte d'Or, the Beaune region, the Bresse Bourguignonne & the Autunois-Morvan. Ideally located for exploring the region: 7.5 km from the Val Dracy Clinic, 7.5 km from the medieval wine-growing town of Givry, 14 km from Chagny, renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market, 17 km from the spa and wine-producing town of Santenay (with a casino), 27 km from the medieval town of Nolay (with a lake), 28 km from Le Creusot (home to the famous Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV train station 26 km away), 31 km from Beaune, 40 km from Tournus, 43 km from Autun (a designated "City of Art and History," boasting an invaluable heritage spanning over 2,000 years of human presence), and 51 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. The perfect base for nature lovers and hikers alike! The owners reserve their secret routes for you, complete with dedicated topographic maps! Laurence & Xavier, passionate about nature & hiking (designers of totally original walking circuits for their guests, starting from the gîte, to get off the "beaten track") open the doors of an authentic charming 18th-century wine outbuilding, fully restored (formerly linked to the estate that occupied the premises, of which the imposing original "press" remains, standing in the courtyard) nestled in the quiet, on the edge of a lane, in the heart of a picturesque little wine-growing village, perfectly preserved, nestled in a "panoramic balcony" on the east-facing hillside, from where you can see Mont Blanc in clear weather. Total tranquility nestled in a picture-postcard landscape, in the heart of the rolling countryside of the Côte Chalonnaise, in the hollow of a vineyard plateau (of the famous "Val d'Or"), on the slopes of a wooded hill protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF (for its rich fauna and flora), sheltering at its summit the ruins of the medieval fortified castle of Montaigu, built in the 10th century, steeped in history (having played a significant role in the Wars of Religion), overlooking the sublime Vallée des Vaux & the Val de Saône, extending from the "Montabon" hill covered in a vast forest. A warm, rustic charm enhanced by the soul of the original buildings (stone walls, wooden lintels, beams, etc.). A pleasant, intimate walled garden (50m²), planted with trees (apple & plum trees) and featuring a slide. Comspoition: Semi-detached house adjoining the owners' professional office, next to their home (completely independent with no overlooking). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Gas central heating. Air-conditioned upper floor. Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge (single sofa bed 120x190cm), separate WC. First floor: 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / two single beds 80x190cm), shower room. Enclosed garden (50m²) + private parking. Bicycle storage. Shops including a supermarket 3 km away. Electric or hybrid charging point (only upon request to the owner).