Gite La Cure de Chissey-en-Morvan

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Our charming holiday home is located on one of the hiking trails of the Morvan nature park, in the French region of Burgundy. The gite is quietly situated and you can enjoy a wide view of the landscape.

In the morning you can get your own bread from the local épicerie in 'our' Chissey-en-Morvan - a walk of less than 300 meters. On Friday and Saturday evenings you can pick up a pizza here. The village is located exactly between the towns of Autun and Saulieu, where there are nice markets on Friday and Saturday mornings where local products are sold.

There are regular flea markets in the area. There are several lakes 15 km away, where fishing, swimming and other water sports are possible.

Wouter and Sandra have been the owners of the renovated gîte since 2020 and are happy to help you make your holiday a beautiful memory. Wouter Jansen is an expert in the field of Citroën, he writes about it in his magazine and has published several books. Sandra is a teacher of French and visual arts. Fancy a ceramics course in the Morvan? In consultation, there is the possibility to work with ceramics and fire your work raku in collaboration with Josien Pootjes in Menessaire, a village 9 km away.

Relax, walk, cycle, swim, read, fish and be creative in an environment with rolling fields, lush forests and clean air. You can also enjoy the Burgundian wines and culinary snacks. Sandra and Wouter will ensure a warm welcome.

You are very welcome at Gîte La Cure in Chissey-en-Morvan, less than 700 kilometres from the centre of the Netherlands.

Accommodates: 4/5 Size: 80 m² Beds: 2 double bed(s) and dc/wc

This cozy and atmospheric gite, located on the Voie Romaine, is suitable for 4/5 people. The comfortable house was renovated in 2021 and is located on a quiet walking route.

On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen and a cozy living room.

In front of the gite is a lovely south-facing terrace to enjoy the sun. On the first floor there are two large bedrooms, each with a double bed, and there is also a bathroom with separate toilet. In the living room you will find two comfortable sofas, a coffee table and a cupboard with glassware and games.

The kitchen has a refrigerator with a freezer compartment, a convection oven and a microwave, a coffee maker (senseo) and a kettle. There is also a dishwasher. Of course there is also a dining area and crockery cupboard.

Outside on the terrace there is a table with 4 chairs where you have a beautiful view. In the garden there is a wooden picnic table and two sun loungers.

There is even a covered area with a BBQ.

The prices mentioned are excl. the mandatory final cleaning (65 euros).

It is possible to follow a clay course. A private tour at the Bibracte museum is also possible. Inquire about dates and prices.

We have a strict no-smoking policy in the gîte and the entire house.

The gîte is in principle rented per week (Saturday / Saturday). Different days may be possible in consultation. NB in ​​connection with possible allergies we inform you that dogs and cats are present in the main house & garden.

À VÉLO

France is the country of the Tour de France.

Cycling a distance in the hilly landscape is certainly possible. There are various routes possible, including around the Lac des Settons. Your bikes can be safely stored in the garage after use. Sandra and Wouter will of course be happy to help you plan a route.

There are also many routes possible by mountain bike (VTT) and we work together with Paul de Vries. He guides both beginners and advanced riders and has various mountain bikes for rent.

Please note! After sunset and during the hunting season, wearing a reflective vest is mandatory. And for your safety, wear a bicycle helmet.

LA CUISINE

Burgundy is known for its gastronomic culture, its refined cuisine and its many regional products and specialties. A 'Burgundian' is someone who enjoys and likes to eat and drink. After all, the inhabitants of Burgundy love to dine long with tasty snacks and a good glass of wine. This can be done in a local inn, but it can also be done in exclusive star restaurants. In nearby Saulieu there is even a restaurant with two Michelin stars.

Local dishes include Boeuf Bourguignon or stewed beef, Civet de lièvre or stewed hare and Coq au Vin or rooster with red wine sauce. You can also eat the typical escargots or snails or frog legs. But the most famous local dishes are gingerbread, Dijon mustard, which is used to make rabbit in mustard sauce, and crème de cassis, which is used to make delicious kir.

ACTIVITIES

At La Cure it is also possible to follow a sculpting workshop. Various objects can be made from clay that can then be baked in the ceramic oven.

There is a collaboration with Josien Pootjes where the baked work can be raku-glazed. Be creative during your holiday and take home a homemade souvenir.

Or are you looking for peace and quiet? Then you can use the sun loungers and choose a book from the library.

​À L'EAU

For water sports enthusiasts, the Lac de Settons is a good fifteen-minute drive away. This reservoir in the course of the river la Cure is located in the heart of the Morvan. It is a paradise for fishermen and sun worshippers. For the more active, canoes, sailing boats, pedal boats and surfboards can be rented on site. The beaches slope gently and are well suited for children. There are various catering facilities around the lake. There is also a nice walk around the lake! The old dam is a sight in itself and there is also a small school museum. In Chaloux you can take a rafting trip. Lac de Chamboux is about the same distance and a somewhat quieter alternative.

EN VOITURE

Wouter Jansen is an expert in the field of old cars, especially the Citroen.

He is also the proud owner of an Ami 8. Of course he is always willing to tell you about his beloved car brand! He can also give you routes in the area, so that you can enjoy nature.

​For the ride you can order a picnic basket, so that you can stop along the way at a beautiful spot and enjoy the peace and natural beauty around you while enjoying delicious food!

EN PARLANT

Do you want to learn to speak French? Then it is possible to take French lessons with Sandra during your stay. She has been a French teacher for years and she will structure her lessons in such a way that you can quickly put what you have learned into practice by accompanying you to the local markets or shops. How nice it is to speak French with real French people and to notice that they understand you and vice versa. She will teach individually or in small groups, depending on the wishes of the student. Of course there is also learning to be done, but the pace and level are adapted to the student. How nice to also learn something during your stay! She can also tell you a lot about French customs and local history.