Annie & Jean-Marc (painter whose paintings you can admire in the gîte) open the doors of a lovely typical post-war residence, carefully rehabilitated & steeped in history (former "dairy"), located in quiet on the edge of meadows (with peaceful sheep as neighbors in season), in a residential area adjoining the center of the town (& its very famous "Écomusée de la Bresse" nestled in a prestigious 17th century castle). Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Nestled in the heart of the green bocage valley of the Doubs dotted with bucolic ponds, on the first mountainous foothills of the Jura massif, Pierre-de-Bresse benefits from a magnificent preserved setting of gentle countryside combining nature & agriculture as well as numerous amenities and a very good level of sports & leisure facilities (fishing lake with ecological leisure base protected in Natura 2000 Zone / sports course & Parkrun / Agorespace etc…). Spacious, very comfortable gîte. Warm country chic spirit, ultra cozy & cozy, mixing vintage & flea market touches. Lots of charm & character. Large private terrace & mini garden opening onto a 5000m² grassy park decorated with various relaxation areas, carefully planted with trees, flowers & plants (privileged refuge for birds), including a small secure pond, a fruit orchard (apple trees, fig trees, cherry trees, pear trees… / picking possible) & a natural pétanque court on the courtyard. Composition: Gîte adjoining the owners' home including a guest room (total independence). Wifi (fiber). PAC heating. Raised ground floor (4 steps): living room-kitchen-lounge (extra convertible sofa 2 p. 140x190cm), 2 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / 2 single beds 80x200cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet . Terrace + garden + private parking. Bicycle storage. Shared park (5000m²). Amenities including supermarkets 1.5 km away. Lovely typical post-war residence, steeped in history & fully restored, nestled peacefully on the edge of meadows on a very neat wooded park of 5000m², in a peaceful residential area adjoining the center of the picturesque shopping town of Pierre -de-Bresse, labeled Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne Franche Comté (renowned ecomuseum nestled in a sumptuous 17th century castle, numerous shops and amenities on site including supermarkets and very good level of sports and leisure facilities). A stone's throw from the bucolic surrounding Bressan countryside rich in several preserved areas classified as "Natura 2000 Zone" or "ZNIEFF" (for their rich ecosystems), combining agriculture & open nature in the hollow of a vast bocage plain dotted with numerous ponds & beautiful wild forests, not far from the first mountainous foothills of the Jura massif, very close to the banks of the Doubs (protected natural site, paradise for fishermen & kayakers and nature lovers). On the route of several marked hiking trails (very rich network of hiking trails partly marked as "green walks" to discover in the area), 18 km from the route of the Bresse Comtoise GRP (connected to the GR59), 17 km a referenced favorite bike loop of 35 km, 18 km of a cycle route attached to EuroVélo6 (& a greenway), 18 km of the Voie Verte de la Bresse Jurassienne, 31 km of the Voie Verte de la Bresse Jurassienne, 31 km of the Route Verte Bressane, 24 km from the river marina of Verdun-sur-le-Doubs (nestled at the confluence of the Saône & Doubs), 30 km from the first vineyards of the Jura and around fifty km from the vineyards of Chalonnais and the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune ("Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" to be covered). Prime location on the borders of Bresse Bourguignonne - cradle of the famous AOC of Bresse poultry - at the crossroads of the departments of Jura & Côte d'Or, not far from Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et of History") as well as the Pays Beaunois. Ideal for reaching several departments: 21 km from Seurre, 31 km from Louhans, 35 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 37 km from Dole (labeled "City of Art and History"), 40 km from Chalon- sur-Saône (labeled City of Art and History), 45 km from Beaune & 50 km from Cuisery (listed among the very exclusive 8 French Book Villages). A perfect cocoon full of charm, nestled in a literal haven of peace & serenity, all shops & services on site!
