Location: Villedieu-Les-Poeles, Lower-Normandy, France, Europe (Mont St. Michel 45 min, 1 hr. from D-Day Beaches & St. Malo)
Accommodations: Country Manor, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Seventeenth century country manoir on an acre of landscaped gardens. Two comfortable recently remodeled rooms with private baths, with family suite available. Breakfast is served in the classic dining room overlooking the gardens. Let your Franco-American hosts treat you to a real French country experience.
Dine in the outstanding local restaurants, go beachcombing, enjoy a swim at the beaches 20 minutes away. spend your days sightseeing or simply enjoy relaxing in the gardens. The location is great as a base for numerous day trips in Normandy or into Brittany.
We opened this year in April just in time for the spectacular blooming of our giant rhododendron followed by the azaleas. It's a great time to head for the Mont St Michel before the big tourist season. And while you're there you might want to continue into Brittany to see the fortifications in Fougeres, Dinan or St Malo. Jazz sous les Pommiers (jazz under the apple trees) an annual jazz festival was May 16-23 in Coutances just north of us .Branford Marsalis' performance was great. June of course features the various D-Day celebrations throughout Lower- Normandy.
French schools are on vacation the beginning of July when activities of all types compete for one's attention. In July in Lessay,at a restored 12th century abbey is held a classical music festival. In St-Lo Polyfollia is offering 17 concerts July 3-14 with some of the best university choirs in the world. In Coutances there are concerts given during the summer at interesting private homes, usually manor houses or castles as well as unique churches. These concerts are called Musique à Demeure. We have attended many of them Most enjoyable and inexpensive besides!
A great festivity is the Calvados Distillation festival at the Farm in Meudraquiere. It lasts 3 days, August 5th, 6th and 7th.
Our part of Normandy is well-known for its equestrian excellence. The breed of horses known as "Selle français" has its origins here. There are numerous stud farms, jumping events with some of the best riders of France, outstanding trotters, many opportunities for horseback riding, and in St. Lo about 1/2 hour from the Manoir is held The Normandy Horse Show. It is always mid-August, this year Aug 11-16. It was recently announced that the World Equestian Events will we held in Normandy in 2014.
And in September you can enjoy the national days of "Patrimoine"(heritage) the weekend of September 19-20 this year. Our Manoir was featured on the Saturday tour last year for the mosaic floors created by Jean-Pierre Bissey (Daniel's father- see our personal website for additional information). The theme that year was contemporary creation within a historical site. A magnificent detail of one of the floors proclaims the "Journées du Patrimoine" on the front page of the brochures found in our local tourist offices promoting this weekend.
Every year in October is the ever popular Foire St Luc in Gavray just 5 kilometers from us. The fair lasts 3 days with many fine horses and poneys for sale, lots of stands as well as a market and agricultural equipment.
We encourage you to come relax in the quiet of the countryside. We think you will find it a peaceful place.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed: 1 in each of our 3 rooms
- Twin/Single Bed: When additional bed is needed, can be added to La Fontaine
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: A large wood outdoor table and chairs seating 6 is available for outdoor dining or relaxing.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Other Amenities
- Guests are welcome to relax in our newly remodeled living room with large granite fireplace. For professional musicians a study piano is available.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
Nightly Rates .. €50 Molière, €55 La Fontaine €85 Family Suite
Seven (7) Nights, One (1) Night Free.
Weekly Rates .. €300-€510/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Le Manoir du Mesnil-Villeman - Normandy, France Holiday Rental
- View of the Parc - Normandy, France Holiday Rental
- La Fontaine - Normandy, France Holiday Rental
- Lulli room overlooking the pond is rented only as part of the Family Suite
- Dining Room with mosaic floor
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #87842
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