The Enchanting & Romantic-Chateau Le Mur!

Set amidst the magical forest of 'Brocéliande' in Brittany, France, home to King Arthur, Merlin and the noble knights and ladies of Medieval times, this enchanting Chateau is situated on a hilltop that overlooks 181 lush, private, and peaceful acres. The space Le Mur' (The wall) is a privately owned estate situated on the highest peak in the surrounding countryside, and is a historic site recognized by the French Government. What was at one time a Medieval hamlet (and still exist today as the Manoir and adjacent out-buildings), was sat along-side the ancient 'Roman Road'. Historic ruins on the site include a Roman earth berm (wall) built for observation and protection for the Roman soldiers whom utilized the site as a military camp, foundations of a Roman Temple, and a chariot drive. The remains of two medieval forts and moats have also been discovered on the property. Guests can stay at either the ancient Manoir or the 19th Century Chateau. Located in the bucolic countryside, Le Mur is central to everything Brittany has to offer, from large Medieval towns on both the Channel and Atlantic Coasts, to lovely touristic villages just minutes away. The property can also be rented in its entirety, and can hold up to 50+ guests making it a comfortable place for corporate and family retreats. As guests of Le Mur, enjoy an afternoon picnic under the shade of the ancient Roman Arch (at one time the entry to the hamlet), hike along the numerous wooded paths, romp through fields of wild flowers to feed and play with the miniature pony and Ouessant sheep (the smallest breed of sheep in the world), read a book or simply nap under a canopy of trees in the apple, peach and pear orchards. Ernie and Terry Monaco, the American owners of Le Mur, will be on-site to assist you with any questions on the area and to make your holiday a carefree, peaceful stay. Chateau Le Mur sits at the top of a hill with breathtaking views from the back patio as well as the tower deck. The ground floor of the Chateau consists of a Clive Christian kitchen, a formal living room and dining room with hand painted ceilings, a formal den/office and 1/2 bath. The 1st floor has 3 en-suite bedrooms, 1 bedroom with a 1/2 bath and laundry facilities. The 2nd floor has a large office space, 3 bedrooms and a shared bath that consists of a very large bathroom with sunken double bathtub, double vanity sink and shower. The tower has one bedroom and a private terrace with astounding views of the countryside. The 'Cave' (basement) has a large wine room, a comfortable cinema room, and additional laundry facilities. The estate consists of a Chateau and 15th Century Manoir (includes 4 furnished apartments), two orchards, fields, gardens, forest, trails, a Medieval Assembly/multi-purpose room (holds 50), an English library, additional medieval kitchen, a medieval dining room, and a 'knights' room. Additionally it is a working dairy farm with cows, small Ouessant sheep and a pony. Guest access You may rent either individual en-suite bedrooms within the Chateau, the full Chateau, The Manoir that consists of 4 apartments or the entire estate on a per night, week, or month basis. If renting the entire Chateau, guests have access to all rooms in the Chateau. Other things to note Situated on the highest hill in the surrounding countryside (a great military advantage when under Roman rule) the views are extraordinary. There is complete and total privacy, and yet the property is located at the center of everything wonderful Brittany has to offer. The owners like to think of Chateau Le Mur and Manoir du Mur as a piece of history that they are temporary caretakers of. They have been fortunate to have spent a lot of time traveling the globe purchasing items with the Chateau and Manoir always in mind. They have literally sent crate-fulls of furniture and artifacts to France from various places they have visited, that have a medieval yet whimsical feel, and in keeping with the themes of the romantic Chateau Le Mur and the medieval Manoir du Mur.