Le Refuge

A charming, authentic, traditional late 18th-century farmhouse steeped in history, fully renovated, perched on a gentle hillside in a panoramic viewpoint, just a stone's throw from the "tranquil canal" linking Roanne to Digoin and the banks of the Loire, the "last wild river in Europe," protected as a "Natura 2000" site for its exceptional plant and animal biotope (fish, mammals, birds, amphibians, etc.), a migration, breeding, and nesting route for numerous species, some of them very rare. Tranquility reigns in the heart of a small rural hamlet, nestled on the edge of pastures (home to peaceful Charolais cows in season), in the heart of the unspoiled Brionnais countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich flora and fauna), in a soothing landscape combining bucolic wooded hedgerows dotted with ponds and streams, and beautiful wild forests. An enchanting and utterly peaceful setting. A comfortable cottage with a warm, rustic charm, blending contemporary style with vintage touches, enhanced by the unique character of the place (elegant beams, stone and wood lintels, original stone fireplace mantel). A cozy atmosphere. A pleasant sunny terrace is complemented by a second terrace adjoining a pétanque court, naturally shaded by unusual umbrella pines, overlooking a large, charming landscaped garden, meticulously planted with flowers and trees (including apple, pear, cherry, and peach trees – fruit picking is possible), and featuring a small pond teeming with frogs and fish. A beautiful, unobstructed view of the Loire Valley and the Brionnais countryside.

Composition: Detached house. Wi-Fi. Electric heating + wood-burning stove. Ground floor: kitchen-living room, lounge (double sofa bed 160x220cm), bathroom (bath/WC). First floor: 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm + single bed 90x190cm). Garden (7000m²) + double terrace + pétanque court + bicycle storage + private parking. Supermarket 7 km. Shops 8 km.