Experience idyllic village life - Private Gitte

St Berain Sur Dheune is located in the Saône-et-Loire. Experience idyllic French village life with this charming one bedroom Gîte on the canal overlooking the village square . The village is small and picturesque, short walk to store / post office. The apartment is self contained and private. It comfortably sleeps 2 newly renovated fully equipped kitchen /double bed / ensuite / private sun filled courtyard ideal to soak up the lifestyle with a glass of local wine or BBQ on the terrace. 10 Kms from TGV station Le Creusot, 5 kms from St Leger with supermarket/shops/restaurants. Short drive or cycle to vineyards and local attractions. Just relax and fish in the local canals, the shop in St Berain provides everything you need for this experience including a fishing licence. available via email Take a short drive or cycle through to vineyards or a trip to the wine village of Mercurey . The village dates from pre-historic times and is the most widely recognized and important wine village of the Côte Chalonnaise, producing more wines than all other village appellations. Travel west on a 30 minute picturesque drive to historic townships of Meursault and Beaune for markets, food and wine extravagance. I recommend the Hospice in Beaune as a must see after a trip to the markets The Véloroute (cycle route) is an ideal way to immerse yourself in the vineyards. 35 km by bike into the heart of the vineyards and heritage that will delight lovers of Burgundy wines and history lovers alike. As a couple, with family or friends, ride at your own pace and discover a different side of Burgundy! It follows 22 km of minor roads and vineyard paths used by winemakers and grape pickers. You’ll enjoy a tasty trip, punctuated as you pass through picturesque villages, continuously accompanied by the work of the vineyard. The cycleway is easy and means everyone can enjoy the impeccable alignment of vines. Along the way, the wine villages of Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet and Santenay offer the opportunity to stop at a restaurant or café terrace. Or maybe you prefer to visit a Romanesque chapel, a château from the times of the Dukes of Burgundy, or simply enjoy visiting these character villages. Arriving in Santenay, you can extend your ride by joining the Canal du Centre and the green way along the towpath. canal, bicycle path, vineyards, The canal provides for great fishing and licence and fishing apparel is available at the store. Flying into Paris the TGV at the airport has train to Le Creusot TGV which is 10kms from the village and has major hire car services at the rail station. St Leger rail station is 5Km away with excellent local and inter Europe services. A taxi service operates in St Berain. There are many beautiful walking/hiking routes around St Berain as well as cycle paths and major cycling routes to follow. The canal located in the village is a great fishing spot.