l'Ecole de la Vallée - SAINT JEAN DE VAUX

An authentic former "village girls' school" dating from the late 19th century – a characterful building steeped in history, boasting an unusual and elegant brick architecture – has been carefully and tastefully renovated into a comfortable and charming holiday home, nestled peacefully on the edge of meadows facing the vineyards (located 200m away) in a tranquil, picturesque wine-growing village in the Côte Chalonnaise. Featuring a listed 11th-century Romanesque church, clustered around a charming, picture-postcard village square and crossed by a bucolic little fish-filled stream, this lively and bustling village enjoys a magnificent landscape of rolling vineyard slopes and gentle meadows, nestled at the foot of the wooded hills of vast forest massifs (offering numerous nature walks and exceptional panoramic viewpoints) in the heart of the sublime "Vallée des Vaux". This spacious and very comfortable holiday home features a 60m² living area and is fully equipped with high-quality amenities. Warm, refined, and luxurious contemporary style. A cozy and ultra-comfortable atmosphere. Full of charm. A pleasant, enclosed 800m² garden, perfectly landscaped, including: a small garden, a large double terrace (east and west facing / stunning sunsets), a heated swimming pool (5x3m with shower), a 6-person spa, a pétanque court, and a ping-pong table. Beautiful views of the surrounding vineyards. Composition: Detached house. Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Heat pump heating. Air conditioning. PS4 console. Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge (alcove with a 130x190cm double sofa bed), shower room (shower/WC). First floor: 3 bedrooms (one with a king-size bed 180x200cm, one with four single beds 90x200cm in a bunk bed configuration, and one with a king-size bed 180x200cm), one of which has an en-suite shower room (shower/WC), separate WC. Enclosed grounds (800m²) + terraces + heated swimming pool (5x3m / shower) + outdoor spa (6-person capacity) + pétanque court + bicycle storage + electric car charging point + private parking. Amenities & Supermarket 5 km away. "Accueil Vélo" certified (2 electric bikes available). Stunning scenery and ultimate comfort nestled in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise vineyards! This elegant, authentic former girls' school, dating from the late 19th century, has been carefully renovated into an ultra-comfortable contemporary holiday retreat. Amenities include a heated swimming pool, an outdoor spa, and a pétanque court. It enjoys a peaceful rural setting within a picturesque, typical wine-growing village, just 5 km from Mercurey (the "Val d'Or" and its renowned AOC wine, with numerous local amenities including a supermarket) and 15 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (a designated "City of Art and History"). The property boasts a magnificent, rolling landscape, nestled in the heart of the sumptuous Vallée des Vaux ("the little Switzerland of Chalon"), between vineyards, meadows, and wooded hills, bordering a protected natural site classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" (for its remarkable ecosystem). A privileged location on the routes of several marked footpaths in "green walks" (winding between vineyards & open nature / attached to a rich network of hiking trails of the same type), the Romanesque churches circuit & the "Route des Grands Vins", 1.5 km from the GR7 & GR76, 8 km from the greenway, 10 km from the EuroVelo6 (attached to a greenway), 10 km from the river port of Saint-Léger sur Dheune (linked to the famous Canal du Centre) & about ten kilometers from three "Coup de cœur" cycling loops (routes between 14 & 24 kms). Prime location at the crossroads of Couchois, in close proximity to the illustrious world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the famous "Route des Grands Crus" (crossing the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault…), at the crossroads of the Côte d'Or, the Pays Beaunois, the Bresse Bourguignonne & the Autunois. Ideally located for exploring the region: 16 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market / river marina on site), 18 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 26 km from Le Creusot (famous for the Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV train station 23 km away), 32 km from Beaune, 40 km from Tournus, 41 km from Autun (a designated 'City of Art and History,' boasting an invaluable heritage spanning over 2,000 years of human presence), and 52 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny. The perfect retreat for an ultra-relaxing getaway with your small family, offering a multitude of activities and discoveries, with the added bonus of relaxing by the pool or spa and lively games of pétanque! Certified "Accueil Vélo" (Cyclist Welcome).

Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a private pool. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Conveniences include a washing machine, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include barbecue grills and an electric bike charging station.

Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.