Lespalier - CLUNY - Gîte

Authentic 16th century town house steeped in history, once owned by the nurses of the Hôtel Dieu adjoining the gîte, then by the family doctor of the famous French poet, writer & politician Alphonse de Lamartine, a true figure of Southern Burgundy. Charming & intimate enclosed garden, planted with trees & flowers, located out of sight & adjacent to that of the owner who will gladly open it to you to visit her henhouse (egg collection possible). Located on the edge of a quiet street bordering the center of the picturesque world-renowned abbey city, the spiritual heart of medieval Europe with the very rare and prestigious "European Heritage" label for its inestimable historical heritage. Cluny, a powerful monastic order of the medieval West, offers exceptional proof of its former glory (majestic 10th/18th century abbey sites, medieval fortifications & towers, Romanesque & Gothic residences, Roman baths, etc.) and benefits from a magnificent preserved setting, nestled in a charming valley on the wooded foothills of the South Burgundy massif, a gentle countryside rich in splendid panoramas to discover during walks in the heart of nature (alternating vineyard hillsides, groves, wooded hills & rivers). Very comfortable gîte. Warm, opulent & refined "bourgeois" character mixed with a neat "flea market" spirit, enhanced by the historic soul of the place (fireplace mantel, terracotta tiles, stone lintels, French ceiling, etc.). Cozy atmosphere. Lots of charm & character. Pleasant sheltered balcony-terrace. Composition: Semi-detached town house. Wifi. Gas central heating + fireplace. Duplex gîte. Ground floor: Laundry room. 1st fl.: living room-kitchen-lounge, bedroom with private shower room/WC (2 single beds 90x200cm). 2nd fl.: 2 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm - private bathroom/WC / 2 single beds 90x200cm - private shower room/WC). Sheltered balcony-terrace + private enclosed garden. Private garage. Bicycle storage. All amenities on site. Charming & authentic 16th century town house steeped in history & carefully restored in an ultra-cosy spirit, with a pleasant terrace & an intimate enclosed garden with a direct view of the Romanesque bell tower of St-Marcel (12th century church classified as a "Historical Monument" of France) - located in a quiet area in the heart of the historic center of the illustrious abbey city of Cluny (all amenities on site), one of the most remarkable heritage pearls of Burgundy. On the edge of a magnificent preserved territory to be discovered in the surroundings, the rolling Clunisoise countryside extends in a bucolic natural setting in the hollow of the verdant Grosne valley (partly protected in "Natura 2000 Zone & ZNIEFF" for its remarkable ecosystem) rich in grandiose mountainous landscapes, successions of vast groves, wooded hills, vineyard slopes and vast wild forests on the horizon. Privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, the GR76 (connected to the "Chemin des Moines" which once linked the abbeys of Cîteaux & Cluny), numerous hiking trails winding through nature marked as "green walks" to be explored on foot or by bike (vast network of identical paths to be explored in the region), referenced mountain bike circuits including the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" extending the greenway (& the "Bois Clair" tunnel at 6.5 km) & connected to other cycle routes referenced as "coup de cœur cycle loop" (the first at 8 km). In the heart of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), a sublime territory rich in a rare and literally exceptional cultural heritage, notably medieval and Roman - adjoining the vineyards of Mâconnais (first vines 4 km away) and Beaujolais, both crossed by the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne". At the crossroads of Charolais-Brionnais ("Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & cradle of world-renowned AOC cattle breeds. Prime location for easy travel (not far from RCEA & A6): 13km from Lac de Saint-Point, 22km from the charming medieval village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National (labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"), 22km from the landscaped gems of the rocks of Solutré-Pouilly & Vergisson labeled "Grand Site de France", 23km from Mâcon (Loché TGV station 22km), 49km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art and History") & 50km from Paray-le-Monial the city of "Sacré-Cœur". The perfect refuge for a stopover mixing nature & great history!