l'Albatros - PARAY LE MONIAL

Mariane & Corentin open the doors of a charming 1930s residence, carefully restored & revamped, nestled in the heart of a peaceful residential area adjoining the center of the famous sanctuary city "du Sacré Cœur" and its amenities (bus stop 200m away), a stone's throw from the perfectly preserved gentle Charolais countryside (partly protected in various Natura 2000 & ZNIEFF Zones for its wealth of fauna & flora), verdant bocage dotted with bucolic rivers, ponds and vast wild forests (including the nearby Bois des Aisances). A mecca of Romanesque art located in the "Land of Art and History", this charming village nestled on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre has a literally exceptional heritage (Basilica of the Sacred Heart from the end of the 11th century, a masterpiece of Romanesque art, the best preserved Cluniac architecture in Burgundy, Eucharistic Museum of Hiéron, the oldest museum of sacred art in France, etc.) as well as all the amenities and leisure facilities. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Beautiful, bright living room with a generous volume. Warm, contemporary-style character mixed with the soothing, exotic "bourgeois" soul of the place. Careful heritage restoration (preservation of cement tile & "terrazzo" floors, wooden staircase, doors, original woodwork & parquet floors). Lots of charm. Cozy & cozy atmosphere. Pleasant enclosed garden of 600m² with lawn and trees (cherry trees, apple trees, etc. / picking possible), perfect secure play area for children. Large gravel terrace on courtyard, planted with plants and flowers. Composition: Detached house. Wifi (fiber). Gas central heating + wood pellet stove. Raised ground floor (2 steps): kitchen, living room, shower room (shower/WC). 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm including 1 raised / double bed 140x190cm). Enclosed garden (600m²) + gravel terrace + bicycle storage + private parking. All amenities including supermarkets 3 km away. Between "town & country"! Charming residence from the 1930s, fully restored - with a pleasant enclosed garden of 600m² - located in a peaceful residential area adjoining the center of Paray-le-Monial, an illustrious sanctuary city of the "Sacré Cœur" of world renown (all amenities on site) crossed by the famous "Canal du Centre" (to be discovered by boat or on foot). A stone's throw from the gentle Charolais countryside & its sublime bocage dotted with vast wild forests and bucolic ponds. Ideally located on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, various marked hiking trails in "green walks" (very rich network of identical hiking trails to discover in the area), the "Véloire" Green Route connected to EuroVélo6 & the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo" (accessible 1.5 km / running along the banks of the Loire & the "quiet canal" connecting Roanne to Digoin, the last wild river in Europe classified and protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich ecosystem) & 2 "favorite bike loops" referenced 63 & 49 km (3 other routes of the same type, including a "mountain bike loop", accessible within a radius of around twenty km), around fifty km from the vineyards of the Côtes Maconnaises and Roannaises, around sixty km from Beaujolais ("UNESCO World Geopark" / various wine routes to discover including the "Burgundy Wine Route"). Ultra-privileged location at the very southern tip of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Allier, the Loire & the Rhône, in the heart of the magnificent territory of Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed, rich in sublime landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and the Roannais Country, not far from the "Clunisois-Tournugeois" (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Perfect location for exploring (RCEA nearby): 13 km from Digoin (Digoin river marina connected to the "Canal du Centre" & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 13 km from Charolles, 24 km from Marcigny ("Cluniac Site" particularly known for its Monday morning market created in 1266), 24 km from the charming medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais with the very rare "Most Beautiful Villages in France" label, 27 km from La Clayette, 37 km from the characterful town of Charlieu (exceptional Romanesque Benedictine abbey), 44 km from the spa & medieval town of Bourbon-Lancy (casino on site), 48 km from the very famous PAL amusement park, 51 km from the illustrious Cluny abbey & 53 km from the Creusot TGV station (Mâcon Loché TGV 65 km away). A comfortable pied-à-terre full of charm, just a stone's throw from amenities and the surrounding countryside and nature!