L'iris des Marais - Pierre DE Bresse

Annie and Jean-Marc (a painter whose canvases you can admire in the gîte) welcome you to a charming, typical post-war house, carefully renovated and steeped in history (formerly a dairy), situated in a peaceful location on the edge of meadows (with gentle sheep as neighbors in season), in a residential area adjoining the village center (and its renowned "Écomusée de la Bresse" housed in a prestigious 17th-century château). Beautiful, unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Nestled in the heart of the verdant Doubs valley, dotted with idyllic ponds, on the first foothills of the Jura mountains, Pierre-de-Bresse enjoys a magnificent, unspoiled setting of gentle countryside, combining unspoiled nature and agriculture with numerous amenities and excellent sports and leisure facilities (fishing lake with an eco-friendly leisure center protected as a Natura 2000 site / fitness trail & Parkrun / Agorespace, etc.). This spacious and very comfortable gîte boasts a warm, "country chic" feel, ultra-cozy and inviting, blending vintage and antique touches. It exudes charm and character. Large private terrace and small garden opening onto a 5000m² lawned park with various relaxation areas, carefully landscaped with trees, flowers, and greenery (a haven for birds), including a small, secure pond, a fruit orchard (apple, fig, cherry, pear trees… / fruit picking possible), and a natural pétanque court in the courtyard. Composition: Gîte adjoining the owners' house, which includes a guest room (completely independent). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Heat pump heating. Raised ground floor (4 steps): living room/kitchen/lounge (double sofa bed 140x190cm), 2 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / two single beds 80x200cm), shower room, separate WC. Private terrace, small garden, and parking. Bicycle storage. Shared park (5000m²). Electric vehicle charging station. 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!