Sunny studio with view in Saint-Just-d'Avray

Your light-filled private studio-apartment is located in a newly renovated (2019) traditional village house, in the spirit of the village’s old stone homes. Nestled in the heart of the lush Beaujolais countryside, and conveniently located a 7-min drive from the Hridaya Yoga Center, and 45min from Lyon, our small and peaceful village, Saint Just d’Avray, boasts being one of the cutest in the area, dominating the surrounding landscape from its hilltop and offering a simple, quaint lifestyle. The house was purchased in 2018 and was fully renovated in 2019. Your private studio-apartment is located on the first floor and is composed of a bedroom area with a queen-size bed, a private bathroom with Italian shower and suspended toilet, a kitchen equipped with a small fridge, two hot plates, water boiler, and all the kitchenware you'll need to cook, as well as a cosy living room area. All the furniture is new as well as the apartment itself. From your windows you'll have beautiful views onto the surrounding hills and valley and sunlight all day-long. Deborah and Jürgen live on the top floor of the house, so if you need anything, recommendations on places to visit, activities, etc. we are here to help. But we also highly respect your privacy and space, so we won't be disturbing you either! :) If you are planning to follow a course at the nearby Hridaya Yoga center, we will be very happy to accommodate you. We are both Hridaya Teachers and members of the school. We will be happy to assist you with any of your needs or questions related to your stay with us or with the school, anytime. You will experience the simplicity, authenticity and above all the tranquility of Saint Just d’Avray, away from the noise and bustle of fast-paced city-life. At night, you will hear the owls hooting (the village’s proud emblem), and you will wake up every morning to the birds chirping outside your window… From your doorstep, many trails will take you on wondrous walks through the hills and forests of our beautiful area. The village has a small shop with all the necessary items and some fresh baked goods like french croissant and baguette. There is also a local café/restaurant, a hair dresser, a post office, a church and a small library. Some activities in our area include: - Hridaya Yoga France: a Meditation and Yoga Center that offers monthly retreats and several workshops throughout the year. It is only a 7min drive away. - The "Lac des Sapins" and its natural swimming pool: 15min away, you can cool out at our nearby lake, which is great for swimming, renting kayaks or paddle boards. Or you can go to the biggest organic natural pool there is in Europe, located right next to it! - Les "Pierres Dorées": 20min away are the famous and totally cute villages called the "Pierres Dorées" which means Golden Stones. This is due to the houses being all built from a local yellow stone. Sainte Paule, Oingt, Le Bois d'Oingt etc. are all little jewels you'll find nestled in the Beaujolais hills which you can visit, driving from one to the next, making halts along the way for a drink on the terrasse of a café or to get ice-cream... Oingt is classified as one of the "Plus beau Village de France" and is definitely worth seeing. It boasts a beautiful church and some great French restaurants serving delicious regional dishes, and even a starred-restaurant with a breathtaking view! - The Beaujolais Wine Trail: just one hill separates us from the "Red Beaujolais", the wine region of the Beaujolais which extends from Vaux-en-Beaujolais all the way up to Mâcon. Drive along this beautiful route, surrounded by vineyards and make as many halts as you'd like along the way, to taste the succulent wines produced from these gorgeous, sun-lit lands. - Walking trails: you'll find numerous hiking trails to satisfy your calling for nature, ranging from simple, after-meal stroll pathways to more challenging multi-hour hikes. A car is good to get around as there is almost no public transportation. You can also take a bike to Hridaya Yoga, it will be down- and uphill and might take you up to 30min. By car: Chambost-Allieres Bus Station 10min Lyon Perrache Train Station 50min Lyon Airport 1h10min