La Maison Eclusière - Genelard

Charming authentic "lock house" from the end of the 18th century - steeped in history & fully restored by the town - nestled "feet in the water" on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre, on the site of a lock still in operation (totally secure). The assurance of an exotic spectacle without the nuisance offered by the passage of peaceful pleasure boats, nestled in the heart of a mini rural agricultural & residential hamlet, close to the village, a stone's throw from the banks of the Bourbince and the gentle surrounding countryside, combining bucolic hedged meadows & wild forests. A picturesque little shopping town with many amenities (including a city stadium), located on a major former coalfield exploited since the Middle Ages. A former cargo port nicknamed "the quay of Paris's cobblestones" (a quarter of the capital's cobblestones were loaded here), today a "nautical stopover," Génelard boasts exceptional river heritage, home to one of the three canal trenches built in the late 18th century (with an educational trail). Comfortable cottage. A west-facing terrace "canal side" complemented by a balcony-terrace to the east "garden side." A large landscaped garden, lawned and planted with trees, is a perfect play area for children, equipped with a ping-pong table and a pétanque court. Composition: Detached house on 2 levels. Wi-Fi. Electric heating + wood-burning stove. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, 2 bedrooms including one for people with reduced mobility (double bed 140x190cm / 3 single beds 90x190cm including 2 bunk beds), bathroom for people with reduced mobility (shower/WC), separate WC. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 6 single beds 90x190cm in 2 x 2 bunk beds + 2 pull-out beds) including one with private bathroom (shower), bathroom (shower), separate WC. Table football. Terrace + balcony-terrace + garden (petanque & ping-pong) + bicycle storage + private parking. Shops including supermarket 2.5 km. All amenities 14 km. Bicycles available for loan. 100% unusual & literally out of the ordinary location rental! Charming authentic "lock house" dating from the end of the 18th century - steeped in history & fully revisited as a gentle holiday resort - nestled on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre on the site of a lock still in operation (totally secure), 2.5 km from the picturesque nautical & commercial village of Genelard (amenities on site, including supermarket) & 15 km from Montceau-les-Mines, historic mining town now entirely dedicated to cultural & outdoor activities (river marina & all amenities on site). Mini rural hamlet nestled in the hollow of the verdant Bourbince valley (protected in ZNIEFF for its rich fauna and flora), at the crossroads of the Creusot countryside and the northern Charolais, bucolic hilly setting combining agriculture and nature, between magnificent local bocage, forest, rivers and pond (partly protected in various "Natura 2000 Zones" for the quality of its ecosystems). Ideally located on the Romanesque churches circuit, close to numerous marked "green walks" hiking trails (vast network of similar hiking trails to discover in the area), 4 km from the EuroVélo6 (marked cycle route connected to the Voie Verte along the Canal du Centre), 12 km from a referenced "favorite cycle loop" of 43 km, 19 km from the legendary GTMC mountain bike circuit (Grande Traversée du Massif Central), 19 km from the "Véloire" greenway (along the Loire, the last "wild river in Europe" protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone") and around thirty km (equidistance) from the first vineyards of the Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises ("Burgundy Wine Routes" & "Route des Grands Vins" to explore). Prime central location, on the edge of the sublime preserved territory of Charolais-Brionnais (cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle and sheep breeds) rich in sumptuous landscapes, renowned gastronomy and exceptional historical heritage (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), at the crossroads of Autunois-Morvan, Chalonnais, not far from Mâconnais & Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Privileged location for exploring: 20 km from Charolles, 22 km from Paray-le-Monial, 23 km from the medieval town of Mont-Saint-Vincent, 29 km from Digoin (river marina nestled at the convergence of 3 canals), 35 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 31 km away), 45 km from the spa & medieval town of Bourbon-Lancy (casino on site), 47 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny & 49 km from Marcigny. The perfect "spot" for a totally exotic stay in a "tribe".