Location: Cheville, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, Europe (15 miles SW of Le Mans, 136 miles South West of Paris)
Accommodations: Country House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)
"HARDANGE" is a charming and comfortable French country property. Some of the construction dates back to the 15th Century. The name means "House on the Butte" in Celtic. Nicely renovated in the mid 1990's, it combines modern convenience with old world charm.
Located 220 kilometers (140 miles) southwest of Paris, about halfway between Sablé sur Sarthe and Loué in the department of the SARTHE (72) and two miles from the small village of Chevillé. For a precise geographic location, one can consult a detailed map by going to the website: viamichelin.
The area is quaint and charming, agricultural, and rural farmland dotted with old and charming small villages. The city of Le Mans is located 30 kilometers (18 miles) to the East. Easy access by highway from Le Mans or Paris (five miles from the A 81 highway exit) and by the TGV (high-speed train) to Sablé: One hour from Paris. The SNCF train station of Sablé is nine miles away from the house.
The property (three hectares or seven and a half acres) includes four buildings (the main house, a smaller, older house not renovated, a barn, and a stable) and stands in the center of many acres of grazing farmland and cereal fields, surrounded by lawn and hedges at the end of a 300-yard private access road. The environment is charming, very quiet and safe for children (no ponds and nearby roads). The local people are very welcoming and hospitable.
Nicely and completely furnished and includes:
· Large living-room with fireplace
· Spacious kitchen fully-equipped. (dishwasher, microwave, gas range, oven, fridge, etc.) Two side kitchen pantry rooms.
· Laundry room with washer.
· Linen, complete with sheets, towels.
. Kitchenware, cooking utensils.
· Satellite TV, barbecue, garden furniture, and two bicycles...
· Cleaning services and baby-sitter help available
Close to:
- The Abbaye de Solesmes, next to Sablé (Gregorian chant)
- Beautiful 18-hole golf course in Sablé, olympic swimming pool
- Horseback riding, biking, extensive fishing, kayaking and swimming (nearby lake in Brûlon)
- The Medieval village of Asnières sur Vègre (three miles)
- Loué, boasts a top-class restaurant, nice outdoor swimming pool
- River boating and rentals on the Sarthe River
- The Anjou and Loire valley, its castles and vineyards, one hour away to the South (Angers, Nantes...)
- The Medieval Cathedral of Chartres (60 miles east), and the Cathedral of Le Mans, 20 minutes away
- "Les 24 Heures Du Mans," International sports car race, each year in mid-June in Le Mans
- Many excellent restaurants
- Many cultural activities: Music Concerts, Festivals, antique fairs (Sablé, Le Mans, Sainte Suzanne)
- Excursions to the Mont Saint Michel and the sea, Nantes, Saint Malo
- Excursions to the Normandy WW2 Allied Landing Beaches
- Supermarkets, open air markets, medical facilities, pharmacies, car rentals, and other conveniences nearby
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Other Amenities
- FM Radio & CD Player, Gas Stove and Oven, Microwave Oven, Washing Machine, Refrigerator/Freezer, Linen, Sheets, Towels are Provided, Charcoal Grill & utensils(BBQ), Garden Furniture
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Live Theater Plays, Music Concerts, Movie Theaters (Sable), Cathedrals (Le Mans, Chartres, Angers), Weekly Open Air Food Markets, Regional Antique Fairs, Gregorian Chant (Abbaye de Solesmes), Hot Air Balloon Rides, Day trips to Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo, Loire River Valley, Chateaux & Vineyards, Normandy WW2 Allied Landing Beaches, Paris (by TGV/High-Speed Train, 40 minutes from Le Mans), Also see Weblinks to Solesmes and local historical villages on this page
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 1 through September 30: US$850/week,(all taxes and fees included).
Minimum 1 Week Rental.
Daytime Arrivals and Departures (preferably) on Saturdays between 10 AM & 6 PM
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1988
Property Photos
- View from South - Cheville, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, Europe - Charming Country House!
- Part of the living room - Cheville, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, Europe - Charming Country House!
- one of three bedrooms - Cheville, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, Europe - Charming Country House!
- Living Room
- Bathroom
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