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Forge, Seine-et-Marne
Self-catering
After a day touring châteaux, come back to birdsong and the swishing of trees. A house for lovers of art and eccentricity
6 beds
5 bedrooms
Sleeps 9
From
€382 p/n
How to book
If you have any questions or want to enquire about dates, use our form to contact Karine Gaignard or see their website for more information.
Pricing
From €382 per night
From €2678 to €3150 per week
The
Experience
In a modest village near fabulous Fontainbleau is a large wooden gateway in a high stone wall, with a ‘cottage’ behind and five acres of grounds – quelle surprise! It was home to a couple for 40 years: she the aunt of the owner of a nearby château, he a Russian… hence the wonderful, whimsical collection of art. Note the busy, bohemian, sumptuous salon; it is awfully grand – the sofas are not for sprawling – but it’s homely too (play a boardgame, browse a book) and excessively cocooning at night. Within a 15-minute drive are some of the greatest French châteaux – Courances, Dampierre, Fontainebleau – as well as the cobbled painters’ village of Barbizon, the school of landscape made famous by Millais, Corot and Rousseau. Back home, the vast ‘salon’ opens to a courtyard and a garden with immaculate topiaries and towering trees. Take a rug to the tufty grass, or swim a long lap in the pool; it hides behind a hedge (of course!). This is an untouched home, perfectly preserved, The kitchen may be of an era less sumptuous than the rest, but you can always book in a chef.
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Essentials
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Vegetarian meals
- Paid parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Information
& pricing
Booking information
- Check in
- 3pm-5pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Booking restrictions
- Minimum stay: 2 nights.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Restaurants 10-minute drive. Chef by arrangement.
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €382
- Weekly price
- from €2678
- Damage deposit
- €1500
- Surcharges
- Singles €3700-€5800.
- 1 House for 9
- From €3826 beds5 bedrooms
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Location
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Constance Perrot
- Château de Fontainebleau - visit one of the most iconic château of french History and discover the royal apartments of kings and emperors who lived there.
- Wander in the charming village of Barbizon, the school of landscape, made famous by the masters of impressionist movement.
- Enjoy wonderful walks in Fontainebleau Forest and discover the Gorges de Franchard, amazing rocks in the heart of the forest.
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