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Experience the graciousness of
life in France in the total elegance and authenticity of this private
castle. It is located 190 km from Paris, near Le Mans, the Perche, the
little Loir valley and, a bit further, the famous Loire Valley. Set in a
100 acre park and garden, this private home has been lovingly maintained
by the Vanssay family since the 14th century and only recently opened to
welcome guests. It is full of magnificent antiques, oil paintings and
rich fabrics throughout. Each one individually and beautifully decorated;
3 double rooms, 2 suites and 2 single rooms, offering all the modern
comforts and a sweeping view over the fortifications, garden, valley and
pond.
Enjoy a candlelit dinner, with family linen, silver and china, served 3
times a week in the grand dining room by the important XVIIIth century
burnished dresser. Adjourn after dining for coffee and brandy in the
billiard room with it's XIVth century monumental fireplace. In the
morning, after a copious English breakfast, Guy and Marnie will happily
help you organize your sightseeing which might include cycling through
the Bercé forrest with its' centenial oak trees, visiting the romanesque
churches of the little Loir valley, discovering the old city of Le Mans,
home of the Plantagenet kings, ambling through the romantic gardens of
Le Petit Bordeau and Sasnières, sampling the Jasnières and other Loire
valley wines at the local wineries, visiting the famous Renaissance
chateaux as well as the Clos Lucé, home of Leonardo da Vinci (it is
possible to have a renaissance lunch there), montgolfier hot air balloon
flight, archery and classical hunting, riding, golf or even the rental
of a mythical 1940s Citroen to discover the picturesque countryside of
the Perche Sarthois, off the beaten track. |
