About
La Maison Blanche is a spacious family cottage, situated in a hamlet within walking distance of the river Saone. Bordering the regions of Bresse, Burgundy and Beaujolais, the one storey cottage which has been tastefully renovated, keeping many of the original features is convinient for cycling, fishing, golf, sightseeing and a marina, which offers river trips. The local towns have amenities including shops, restaurants, bars and a local leisure centre. The the East of the plains of Bresse and to the West the fine wines of Burgundy and Beaujolais. The small village of Chardonnay lies just across the river from Asnières.
The Cottage
The large enclosed gardens back and front provide ideal playing space for children, along with parking space and a lockup garage. There are facilities for outdoor dining.
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With two bedrooms it comfortably sleeps four and a baby, with an available cot. The laundry room includes a washing machine, iron and ironing board, while the lounge and dining room has flatscreen TV and a DVD and Video player.
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The rustic style kitchen includes gas cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer and other electrical appliances. Wi-fi is also included.
Asnières sur Saone
Positioned on the bank of the Saone river, some 15 km north of Macon and 50 km south of Chalons-sur-Saone. The village is surrounded by farm land with no other villages or hamlets and the Saone river forms the entire western border of the village with no bridge across the river. The village can be traced back to the 10th Century, under the name Asnerias and was the possession of the counts of Macon and Cluny Abbey. The only amenity is a restaurant on the edge of the river.
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Surrounding towns:
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Manziat: Boulangerie, chemist, restaurant, hairdresser's, bank and cash point
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Feillens: Supermarket (Intermarche), boulangerie, florist, petrol station, bank and cash point, post office, market (Saturday)
- Pont de Vaux: Supermarkets, bars, restaurants, petrol station, banks, small shops and boutiques, tourist office and marina, market (Wednesday and Saturdays)