La Forge

Jean-Marc & Béatrice welcome you in an authentic Bresse house of character from 1850 - rich in an elegant traditional architecture in bricks & timber frames - carefully restored and steeped in history (at the same time old village forge and farmhouse). In the hollow of a residential hamlet nestled on the edge of fields, forests & meadows, bordering the center of the charming, typical little village & merchant of Branges (river village crossed by the greenway with a charming marina with lock located in the middle of nature in a preserved green setting) nestled on the banks of the Seille (the most important river in Bresse, close to the gîte), a remarkable ecosystem largely classified as a Natura 2000 Zone (migratory bird reserve, rare plant species , many fish including the famous catfish, animals and wildlife ...), navigable over 39 km between Louhans and La Truchère in the hollow of magnificent landscapes, offering many leisure activities (hiking, pleasure cruising, canoeing, fishing ....) . Spacious gîte with good comfort. Large living room. Warm country character - between tradition and modernity - combining the charm of authenticity and the exotic atmosphere of an old house (beautiful heritage restoration: conservation of the old base of the forge's brazier in stones, bricks, beams, tommettes original…). Sheltered terrace and large pleasant landscaped garden (lawned & vegetated), privileged play area for children, offering an appreciable little space for rest and relaxation. Composition: Detached house. Single storey gîte. Gas central heating. Kitchen-living room (double sofa bed 140x190cm), 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm, bathroom (separate shower / wc included in the bathroom). Sheltered terrace + bicycle storage (closed) and secure) + private garden Private shaded car park Shops and services 5 km Mâcon TGV station 64 km Creusot TGV station 63 km.