Description
Renaissance style château set in forty nine acres of beautifully laid out
private parkland, planted with spectacular rare and exotic trees from around the
world. Surrounded by countryside, it is situated half a mile from the main road
in the lovely Morbihan area of southern Brittany, between the old city of Vannes
and the medieval town of Josselin, within an easy drive to several beaches.
Accommodation
Guests have exclusive use of the château. It is on three floors, has large,
light rooms with high ceilings and fireplaces and is entirely furnished with
period furniture.
The ground floor has a large salon with a fireplace, television, DVD and hi-fi,
which opens into a conservatory, a small library and a dining room that seats
sixteen.
The kitchen is equipped with all modern conveniences, including a dishwasher,
washing machine and dryer, oven and hob, microwave, coffee maker and various
other appliances. There is also a downstairs WC and lots of storage space.
Five of the seven bedrooms have private bathrooms, with either a bath or shower
and all have breathtaking views.
There are some lovely walks through the grounds, a volleyball pitch, table
tennis and secluded spots where you can just relax, read and daydream.
Local Area
There are tennis courts and a swimming pool in the village, just over a
kilometre away, and a choice of golf courses within a short drive. Along the
coast are hidden, sandy coves and some fine beaches at Quiberon, Carnac and
Persqu'ile de Rhuys, 40 minutes from here, with water sport facilities and some
good seafood restaurants.
The Gulf of Morbihan, 30 minutes away, is an inland sea full of uninhabited
islands, many of which can be visited, and a sanctuary for wildlife. Scattered
throughout the region and particularly in Carnac, are a variety of important
prehistoric remains, standing stones, dolmens and ancient burial grounds.
Vannes has good shopping and some excellent restaurants. The medieval centre is
especially attractive with cobbled pedestrian streets lined with timbered
houses, old city walls and beautiful gardens tumbling down to the river.
Further inland is a different world, a cobweb of quiet country lanes and
hedgerows full of wild flowers in spring and summer, woods, meadows and small
villages where life has little changed. You can usually find a market going on
somewhere, or perhaps come across a pardon, a religious procession, based on
ancient Celtic ritual, in traditional costume, winding its way to the local
chapel. Celebrations usually follow the ceremony, with much music, wine and
dancing.
Josselin has a delightful medieval town centre with shops and restaurants and a
colourful market on Saturday mornings. The Château de Josselin, which stands on
the banks of the River Oust, guarding the old town, is the best example of
flamboyant Renaissance architecture in Brittany. The town, like Rochefort-en-Terre
and Malestroit has maintained its rich cultural and historical heritage; the
doll museum there is worth a visit and the annual pardon takes place on
September 8th each year.
The mysterious forest of Brocéliande, where Merlin was supposed to have once
lived, has some wonderful walks and there is also the village of Tréhorenteuc,
said to have been founded by the Knights of the Holy Grail.
Lorient holds an annual International Celtic music festival, with guest
performers from all over the world.
Travel
Airports - Rennes or Paris
Road Paris - 4 hours
Ports - Caen or Saint Malo - 3/4 hours
Also included
Linen is provided
2 hours cleaning per day, 5 days a week
Grounds maintenance
