La Belle Vue - MONT-SAINT-VINCENT

Stay in the heart of one of the most beautiful "viewpoints" in Burgundy! Charming "post-war" house revisited as a gentle holiday retreat, nestled in the calm on a pleasant enclosed garden of 300m² in the heart of the picturesque & peaceful medieval town of Mont-Saint-Vincent perched in a belvedere on the eponymous mountain (adorned at its summit with an exceptional 360° panorama over 14 departments, from Mont-Blanc to Puy de Dôme on a clear day!), 13 km from Montceau-les-Mines, historic mining town now entirely focused on cultural & outdoor activities (all amenities, river marina & vast body of water to discover on site). Enchanting setting & site, nestled in the heart of the gentle rolling countryside of Montceau (protected as a ZNIEFF for its very rich ecosystems), a soothing preserved haven, combining nature & agriculture between large lakes & ponds, bucolic hedgerows, rivers & vast wild forests, about twenty kilometers from the junction of the vineyards of the Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises (first vines about ten kilometers away) crossed by the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins" (which is extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault…). An ultra-privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, the GR7 (connected to the GR76), "natural" footpaths & a marked "green walk" (a very rich network of similar hiking trails to be explored on foot or by mountain bike in the area), 11 km from the Canal du Centre Greenway (a river route to be explored during relaxing boat trips) adjacent to the EuroVelo6 cycle route as well as the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo" & 19 km from the Greenway of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" connected to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire à vélo). A prime central location in the very heart of southern Burgundy, on the borders of southern Chalonnais, at the crossroads of Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Autunois-Morvan & Mâconnais. 19 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (listed as a "Town of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"), 27 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV train station 20 km away), 31 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 31 km from Charolles, 41 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (listed as a "City of Art and History"), 41 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple, 42 km from Tournus, 44 km from Paray-le-Monial (city of the Sacred Heart), 50 km from Autun (listed as a "City of Art and History" with its exceptional heritage spanning over 2000 years of human presence), 25 km from the magnificent landscape jewel of the Roche de Solutré, listed as a "Grand Site de France" & 54 km from Mâcon. A refreshing "refuge" on a site steeped in history, ideal for a rejuvenating "green getaway" with the family! Odette & Marcel welcome you to a fully restored "post-war" house - adorned with a beautiful veranda - nestled like a "balcony" on the west-facing hillside, on the edge of an alley in the heart of a picturesque little medieval town steeped in history and full of charm. Perched on a promontory atop the gentle hill of Mont-Saint-Vincent, reaching an altitude of 603m, this charming, perfectly preserved, and lively village boasts an exceptional viewpoint offering breathtaking panoramas (a remarkable 360° unobstructed view encompassing 14 departments, extending as far as Mont Blanc and the Puy de Dôme on a clear day!). It possesses a rich heritage (a listed 12th-century Romanesque church, ramparts, the Tour de l'Assommoir, restored historic houses, an archaeological museum, etc.), is home to numerous artisans, and enjoys a magnificent, unspoiled setting of bucolic rolling countryside (within a vast protected area designated as a ZNIEFF for its rich flora and fauna). This landscape combines hedged meadows dotted with lakes and ponds, and beautiful wild forests, all within easy reach of the first vineyards of the Mâconnais region. Spacious and comfortable gîte. A charming, rustic retreat with a vintage feel. A pleasant, enclosed 300m² garden, landscaped with flowers and lawn, features a courtyard terrace, a swing, and a small fruit orchard (walnut, quince, pear, and plum trees – fruit picking is possible). It boasts a beautiful, unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside with the Charolais mountains as a backdrop. Composition: Detached house. Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Oil-fired central heating. Duplex cottage. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (with veranda), 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), shower room, separate WC. First floor: living room, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), a sleeping alcove with a curtain adjoining the living room (2 single beds 90x190cm / with independent access via an external staircase), shower room, separate WC. Enclosed garden (300m²) + terrace (gravel) + bicycle storage + private parking. Supermarket 8.5 km. All amenities 13 km.