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 in the heart of French dairy-farming country where small, bucolic farms are the norm.
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.
The star attraction of the area is the Mont St Michel. It is possible to visit it at night if you make reservations as space is limited for these visits. And while you're in Normandy you might want to continue into Brittany to see the fortifications in Fougeres, Dinan or St Malo. in the Spring you can take in the annual jazz festival Jazz sous les Pommiers (jazz under the apple trees) in Coutances just north of us. Branford Marsalis' performance last year 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 offers an International Choir Festival every other year and this 2010 end of October is the year. 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 4th, 5th and 6th. Food, dancing, and local apple products for sale. And in Gavray in mid-July is the Marché Normand. Check our personal website for details.
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. 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 in 2008 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.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2002
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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