Chateau de la Barne Undiscovered Aristocrastic X11th Century Chateau
France » Pays de la Loire » Loire Valley
8 Bedrooms , 8 Bathrooms
Come live the life of an XV111th century gentleman with the Compte and Contesse , 20th generation of the family to have resided in the Chateau de La Barne for the past V1 Centuries. An experience of a lifetime: The hidden secret of the smaller Loire Valley’s picturesque countryside, Romanesque churches, their unique X11th century murals, the medieval town of Le Mans, Chartres cathedral and a visit to the famous Loire valley Chateaux and some private one not open to the public. Immersion into French history and architecture of Medieval Christianity, through the 100 year war and into the Renaissance, along with the discovery of various Loir and Loire vineyards, cellars and wines Hidden away in the midst of its’ 100 acres of private park and gardens, between Chartres and Tours, at the entrance to the Loir & Loire Valley, Elegance and authenticity meet with comfort and modernity in this elegant home surround by XV1th century dry moat fortification, with its’ own chapel, flower gardens, fountains and pond. Groups of 18 guests can comfortable occupy all the bedrooms and suites, each sumptuously and individually decorated with beautiful period antiques. The grand salon, decorated in 1778 for the marriage of the Marquis , and adorned with an ornate chandelier, ancestral portraits and magnificent antiques, transmits a quiet air of history; the salon rose, built in the XV1th century, combines coziness by the fire with beautiful furnishings. Moving both back and forward in time, the X1Vth century fireplace with the former well and monumental heath now houses a bar, satellite TV and billiard. In the great dining room, masterpiece of the XV111th century with its’ imposing dresser, 4 course candlelit dinners accompanied by a special selection of wines are hosted three times a week. Celebrate special events in style – week-ends Wine Tasting – Golf- History – Undiscovered France – Racing Driver in you at Le Mans Gather your friends and family together as exclusive guests at the Chateau. Make and bring home your Foie Gras & deepen you knowledge of Loire Valley wines. Test Drive you dream car at Le Mans Bugatti circuit – Ferrari Lamborghini Porche Aston Martin Wine Tasting: discover the wines of the Loire & Loire Valley AddressNr. Le Mans, Loire Valley, Pays de la Loire, France Accommodation & Outdoor Amenities8 Beautiful double bedrooms and suites all with en-suite luxury bathrooms, each somptuously and individually decorated with beautiful period antiques, offering splended views out onto the XVth century fortifications, the vast gardens, the pond and valley beyond. In the Great Dining Room that is a masterpeice of the 18th century with its' imposing Dresser. The Grand Salon, docorated in 1778 is adorned with an ornate chandelier, ancestral portraits and magnificient antiques. The Rose Salon built in the 16th century combines cozyness by the fire with beautiful furnishings. Moving both back and forward in time, the 14th century 'piece a feu' (stone Fireplace) with the former well and monumential hearth now houses a bar, satellite TV and Billiard. Outside this Elegant Chateau is surrounded by 16th century dry moat fortifications, with its' own chapel, flower gardens, fountains and pond. Local Amenities and ActivitiesThere are picturesque villages nearby to their manor houses, X11th century romanesque churches repleat with frescoes, vineyards, magnificnet gardens without forgetting the old city of Le Mans, home of the Plantagenet Kings, and of course the famed Loire Valley Castles. Cycles, croquet, and billiards are at the Chateau, and superb riding and golf in the vicinity. Check in / Check out timesCheck in times around 16hrs Departure around 11.hrs Airports / Sea Ports / Other TransportAirports : Tours .... Paris
Sea Ports Cean/Le Harve
Trains TGV Driving directions (from airport or sea port)Ryan /Air from Stanstead to TOURS Owners can arrange collection from the Airport Driving from Sea Ports Cean/Le Harve travel south to Le Mans... Tours... Vendome TGV from Paris to Vendome 43mins Policies & Disclaimers
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