Le Magnolia - Autun - Gîte

Both retired farmers (raising Charolais cows), Jean-Paul & Marie-Thérèse welcome you to an authentic little Morvan "farmhouse" typical of the early 20th century, completely restored, quietly located on the south-facing hillside on their former family farm . Total tranquility, nestled on the confines of the famous two-thousand-year-old city of Autun, in the heart of a charming little residential "village", literally "corner of the countryside in the city", nestled in the hollow of a soothing hilly & preserved setting, in edge of bocage meadows, a stone's throw from a large wood, as well as the city center and all its amenities. Backed by the vast wild forest of Planoise (a true "green lung" of the southern foothills of the Morvan massif, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike) within a bucolic preserved setting of gentle countryside, labeled "City of Art & History", Autun has an absolutely unique heritage: exceptional Gallo-Roman remains (Temple, doors, theater, Pyramid of Couhard, etc.), medieval (12th century St-Lazare cathedral, ancient ramparts, Ursulines tower, chapel Romanesque from the 11th century, high neighborhoods with half-timbered houses...) & classics (covered halls from the 19th century, Italian theater from 1884, military high school from the 17th century...). Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm country style with a bit of vintage charm. Soft and totally exotic atmosphere of an old residence. Pleasant garden with garden furniture shaded under a majestic magnolia tree. Access to the owners' garden (mini orchard made up of cherry trees/picking possible). Composition: Single-storey gîte adjoining the owners' home (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Gas central heating. Living room-kitchen, living room-lounge, 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / single bed 90x190cm + double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Private garden + parking. Bicycle storage. Shared access to the owners' land (courtyard + garden). Supermarket 1.5 km. Train station 3 km. A feeling of "village heart" in the heart of the city! Typical country residence from the early 20th century (former "farmhouse") fully restored located in a quiet, peaceful rural residential hamlet nestled 2.5 km from the city center of Autun, an unmissable city in Burgundy labeled "City of Art & History", historic "relais de Rome" in the heart of Burgundy, rich in 2000 years of human presence (literally exceptional heritage and all amenities on site, including numerous sports & leisure facilities). Pleasant surrounding environment, nestled on the edge of meadows on the outskirts of the city, a stone's throw from a wood backing onto the vast wild national forest of Planoise which dominates the city (one of the largest in France), in the heart of the gentle, hilly & preserved Autun countryside, a magnificent preserved setting of total nature & greenery. Prime location, ideally located on the Green Way "from Morvan to the Vineyards", the Romanesque churches circuit & a referenced cycle route, 1.5 km from a "favorite mountain bike loop" of 16 km directly adjacent to the legendary GTMC (Grande Traversée du Massif Central), 1.5 km from the Vallon lake (100 ha of "nature sports" with nautical base), 2 km from several marked hiking trails in "green walks" (very rich network of hiking trails of the same type to discover in the area), 2 km from the GR131 & GR137 & 3 km from the golf course. In the heart of the Autunois region, at the gateway to the Morvan Natural Park, a sublime preserved territory steeped in history, steeped in traditions, legends & mysteries, rich in a literally exceptional heritage (ancient, medieval, industrial...) & grandiose landscapes, at the crossroads of the Pays Couchois (Côtes Chalonnaises adjoining the famous Côtes de Beaune and Hautes Côtes de Beaune / first vineyards & "Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" only 25 km away), close to the departments of Nièvre & Côte d'Or. 11 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of unusual nature ride), 27 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte labeled "Grand Site de France", 26 km from the renowned Combes du Creusot amusement park (Creusot TGV station 37 km away), 26 km from the charming medieval town of Nolay, 32 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple of La Boulaye, 39 km from Château-Chinon, 40 km from the famous Lac des Settons (supervised beach of fine sand, water sports center & multiple aquatic activities), 46 km from Beaune & 53 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art & History"). The perfect "pied à terre" for a rejuvenating "low-cost" stay close to all amenities.