NEW for 2010 Vacation home rental by owner!
Maison Blanche in the Shadow of a Castle!
Located in the central Loire region, the property is in the shadow of the spectacular chateau Langeais! The Loire valley, known as the garden of France, is perfect for bicycling holidays, visiting castles on the Chateaux trail, wineries on the "route des vins, etc…Only 1.5 hours from Paris by train!
Langeais is classed among the UNESCO world heritage sites! In November 2000, the Loire Valley, between Chalonnes and Sully-sur-Loire, was put on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. "The Loire Valley is an outstanding cultural landscape, including historical towns and villages, great architectural monuments - the chateaux - and cultivated land, fashioned by centuries of interaction between the people and their physical environment, including the Loire itself."
The Chateau Langeais is a prestigious 15th century chateau, in which the marriage between Charles VIII and Anne de Bretagne was sealed in 1491. This medieval fortress is interesting to visit: one of the oldest square keeps in France, a working drawbridge, a walk round the battlements with machicolations, a superb collection of tapestries and furniture. And there is a famous porcelain collection. La Maison Blanche is the former barn for the castle.
There are many activities to keep the family happy! Langeais has everything you need from supermarket to post office to train station. There is a public swimming pool open in summer. Alternatively there are several small lakes in the forest, which have man-made sandy beaches suitable for swimming. Tennis, rugby, football are available. There is a Municipal Theatre for plays/shows/movies etc…
Nearby are the medieval market town of Bourgueil, a market town, being the centre of the famous Bourgeuil red wine, with a 16th century abbey. Chinon is an attractive medieval town with its ruined Chateau and atmospheric streets. Chateau of Villandry, famous for its beautiful formal gardens. Chateau of Usse, the fairytale chateau that was the inspiration for the ‘sleeping beauty’ story. Azay-le-rideau is an attractive medieval town with an extremely pretty Chateau on a river. Saumur Famous for its chateau and home to the french cavalry as well as several museums. Tours is a large progressive city with stylish shops, a charming old town, Gothic cathedral, and medieval buildings. Rent a car for a day, or take a tour, and visit some of the most beautiful castles in France built along the Loire river valley: Chenonceaux, Chambord, Blois, Amboise, and Angers.
Getting here is easy! Nearest Ferry port is Caen/Ouistreham 255km. Nearest airport is Tours at 30km. Distance to Train station-, Distance to motorway- exit:
La Maison Blanche is a beautiful 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house that can sleep 10p. Located in center ville, right across the street from the castle, it has a lovely garden with a small river going past. It is convenient to walk to all the sites and restaurants in the town. Langeais has several restaurants ranging from budget to gourmet. In addition there are half a dozen restaurants within a 15 minutes drive.
Just below the castle draw bring, across the road, and down a few stairs, into a gated courtyard. The front door opens on to an entrance hall with a beautiful painted mural of the castle of Langeais. The entrance has a desk and the lounge and dining room are on the right. To the left is a bedroom with ensuite bathroom, wc, and stairs.
Sitting Room. A large stylish room with a french window overlooking the courtyard garden, as well as a French door opening to the courtyard. The sitting room is beautifully appointed with a lovely stone fireplace and the traditional feature of beamed ceilings.
The dining area has seating for 8 adults and a separate table for 2 children. High chair is available on request. A large door opens onto the garden area with outdoor table and chairs.
The kitchen is next to the dining area. It is fully equipped with, refrigerator, gas 4 burner stove, oven, utensils, cutlery, dishes, coffee maker, and including a small bistro table.
There is a door from the kitchen into the garden area.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a small utility room with cleaning supplies.
The 1 bedroom on the 1st floor has a double bed, armoire, fireplace, and 2 large lounging chairs. The window has a lovely view of the river.
Ensuite bathroom is large with tiled floor comprises a bath with shower attachment, together with washbasin and large cupboard.
toilet, bidet and sink.
Located by the staircase there is a separate WC.
Upstairs:
Bedroom 2. Lovely room with double bed, antique furniture, armoire, closet and fireplace. The window has a lovely view of the river.
Bedroom 3. 2 single beds, antique dressing table, and window.
Sitting Room- A lovely room to relax with a couch, chairs, books and a window. From the sitting room there is a small alcove with entrance to the bathroom and to bedrooms 3 and 4.
Bathroom. Bathtub/shower, toilet, sink.
Bedroom 4. 2 single beds.
Bedroom 5. Double bed with old style wood stove and cabinet. There is a door that opens onto a small 3rd garden courtyard, and has a path out to the main street.
Outside are 3 lovely gardens: the courtyard entrance, the walled garden area overlooking the river, and the small garden terrace from the bedroom upstairs. The walled garden area has dining table and chairs, barbeque, climbing roses, a willow tree and a lovely view of the river flowing past. All have flowers, grass, plants, and a lovely garden space to relax in the sun and enjoy a meal outside.
La Maison Blanche is an ideal choice for families, couples or friends
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