Forget everyday life and come live the life of an XVIIIth century gentleman with the Comte and Comtesse de Vanssay, 20th generation of the family who have lived in Chateau de La Barre since the XIVth century. A warm welcome with chilled champagne awaits you in their elegant home full of antiques, portraits and a rich past, which Guy and Marnie look forward to sharing with you. All the rooms are decorated with period antiques, designer fabrics and overlook the gardens and 100 acre park. During the days, discover the remarkable old city of Le Mans with it's gallo roman walls, and the many manor houses and XIIth century churches with frescoes of this picturesque and still undiscovered countryside. The famous chateaux de La Loire are just a little further afield. From 495-685 euros for two nights, champagne welcome, private visit, one candlelit dinner for two in the XVIIIth century grand dinning hall and English breakfasts daily
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