Le Clos Napoléon - MELLECEY

Elegant and charming holiday home with a 5-person outdoor spa (closed in winter except for Christmas/New Year holidays), nestled in a quiet "back courtyard" just steps from the vineyards and the sumptuous Château de Germolles, the illustrious palatial residence of the Dukes of Burgundy! An authentic former outbuilding of the château dating from the late 17th century, steeped in history and carefully restored in a refined contemporary style, nestled in the heart of a delightful little wine-growing hamlet next to the charming typical wine-growing towns of Givry (all amenities including a supermarket) and Mercurey (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of the oldest AOCs in France), 10 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (designated a "City of Art and History"). Pleasant preserved environment surroundings, nestled in the heart of the preserved wine country of the Côte chalonnaise rich in magnificent rolling landscapes combining vineyard slopes, wooded hills, & meadows, close to two vast state forests as well as several natural sites protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" for their rich ecosystems, neighboring the famous "Val d'Or" & the splendid Vaux valley ("the little Switzerland of Chalonnaise"). An ultra-privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & the "Route des Grands Vins" of Chalonnais-Couchois (which extends into the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault…), several footpaths (connected to a vast network of marked "green walks" to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 3 km from the GR76, 4 km from the Green Way of the "Great Loop of Southern Burgundy" (connected to EuroVelo6), 11 km from the Blue Way along the Saône, close to several "favorite" cycling loops (3 varied routes within a radius of about ten kilometers, one of which is accessible at only 3.5 km) and 12 km from the Chagny river marina linked to the famous Canal du Centre (to be discovered by boat or on foot). 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. Ideal for exploring the region: 4.5 km from the Val Dracy Clinic in Dracy-le-Fort, 16 km from the spa town of Santenay (with a casino), 23 km from the medieval town of Nolay, 29 km from Beaune, 32 km from Le Creusot (home to the famous Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV train station 28 km away), 35 km from Tournus, 44 km from Autun (a designated "City of Art and History," boasting over 2,000 years of human occupation), and 47 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. An ideal "bubble" of comfort, cozy & comfortable, for a break with family or friends, with an outdoor spa as a bonus! Passionate about nature and hiking, Amandine & Mathieu welcome you to an authentic late 17th century outbuilding steeped in history and fully restored (once linked to the famous neighbouring castle of Germolles, the best-preserved palatial residence of the Dukes of Burgundy of the "Renaissance" type, historic home of Philip the Bold or Charles the Bold), nestled in a quiet "backyard", out of sight, in an intimate, carefully paved property (almost enclosed) bordering a peaceful green park (private). Total tranquility in the heart of a charming little typical wine-growing hamlet nestled a stone's throw from the vineyards, in the heart of the gentle countryside of the Côte Chalonnaise, in the hollow of a bucolic valley nestled between several vast wild national forests (to explore during relaxing walks or mountain bike rides), 2.5 km from the center of Mellecey, a picturesque wine-growing town rich in heritage (listed Romanesque church from the 11th century, traditional Burgundian residences, 15th century chapel, prehistoric cave, etc.). Very comfortable cottage. Spacious. Large living room. Refined contemporary character enhanced by the rich traces of the original building (stone wall & beams). "Country loft" spirit with gentle sobriety. Zen & cocooning atmosphere. Lots of charm. Cozy & cozy. Large exposed & shaded terrace with a 5-seater outdoor spa, opening onto a pleasant mini garden. Composition: Semi-detached village house adjoining the owners' professional premises (office + second gîte). Wifi (fiber). Heat pump heating. Air conditioning. Ground floor: Living room-kitchen-lounge, 1 bedroom (double bed 160x200cm) with private bathroom (shower), separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / 2 single beds 90x200cm + 2 single bunk beds 90x190cm), shower room (shower/toilet). Terrace + small garden + 5-person spa (closed 01/10 to 31/03 except Christmas/New Year holidays) + private parking. Shared courtyard with electric vehicle charging point. All amenities 3.5 km. Supermarket 4 km.