Chalet du Menhir – SAINT-MICAUD

Stay "in the shade" of an exceptional 6m high Celtic menhir, a literal Neolithic pearl of Burgundy! Lovely contemporary chalet in the spirit of "cottage" - with a pleasant 500m² garden - nestled on the edge of meadows in the heart of a peaceful little residential & agricultural village, 11 km from the commercial town of Montchanin (very many amenities including supermarkets) & 14 km from the charming medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, "Clunisian Site" labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté". In the heart of the gentle, rolling Creusot countryside, on the edge of southern Chalonnais, a peaceful, unspoilt rural and natural setting, combining bucolic groves, rivers, vineyards and vast wild forests, bordering the verdant Guye valley (partly protected in the "Natura 2000 Zone" and "ZNIEFF" for its rich ecosystems). Privileged location, at the crossroads of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Mâconnais vineyards, adjoining the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins" (extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.) and the circuit of Romanesque churches, ideally located on the routes of several marked hiking trails in "balade verte" (very rich network of hiking trails of the same type to explore on foot or by mountain bike in the area) & a marked cycle route connected to the Eurovélo6 (along the famous & nearby Canal du Centre) as well as to the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo", 1.5 km from the GR7 (adjoining the GR76) & 14 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" connected to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône and Loire by bike). Central location of choice in the very heart of southern Burgundy, at the crossroads of Chalonnais, Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Country of Art and History"), Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Country of Art and History"), Autunois-Morvan & Mâconnais. Ideal for exploring: 12 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 17 km from Buxy, 20 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 12 km away), 25 km from Givry, 30 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 34 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 36 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 38 km from Tournus, 43 km from Charolles & 47 km from Autun (labeled "Town of Art and History" & its exceptional heritage rich in more than 2000 years of human presence). Possibility of group rental of the 2 gîtes of the property (with gîte n°1139) for a total capacity of 10 people. A comfortable & warm cocoon close to all amenities for a stay with multiple pleasures & discoveries! Lovely contemporary "cottage" type chalet nestled on the edge of meadows on an unusual property where stands (at the entrance on the street side) "La Pierre aux Fées", an authentic "engraved" Celtic menhir classified as a "Historic Monument" ("standing stone" of 15 tonnes & 6 meters), an exceptional Neolithic vestige & a true heritage pearl of Burgundy. In the heart of a peaceful little residential & agricultural village perched "in belvedere" on a hill overlooking the gentle rolling Creusot countryside, on the edge of southern Châlonnais, a peaceful preserved rural & natural setting dotted with lakes, ponds & rivers (partly protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & "ZNIEFF" for its wealth of fauna & flora) combining bucolic groves & vast wild forests, very close to the first vineyards (Côtes Chalonnaises) as well as the old mining basins converted towards fun outdoor & cultural activities (very rich manufacturing heritage of the 19th and 20th centuries to discover). Comfortable gîte. Very bright. Beautiful living room partly with a beautiful cathedral volume. Warm country character with contemporary accents mixed with a wooded mountain atmosphere. Sheltered terrace extended by a "solarium" passageway opening onto a pleasant green and wooded garden offering a beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Detached house (neighboring a building housing the owners' second gîte). Wifi (fiber). PAC heating (+ electric radiators). Air conditioning. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet, laundry room. 1st floor: sleeping area on an "open" mezzanine overlooking the living room (2 single beds 90x190cm) in a row with 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm). Garden (500m²) + terrace + covered carport (1 space) + private parking. Bicycle storage. Shops & services 11 km. Supermarkets 10 km. Please note: the TGV line passes close to the village (without any particular nuisance).