Château Studio With Chapel and Water Views

Chateau des Joncherets' hosts, Kate and Paul, welcome you to a romantic getaway in the Parisian countryside. Just 70 minutes from Paris by train or car, your oasis awaits! Soak in your studio's views of our 17th century château, park designed by Andre le Notre, classified plantain trees, and chapel. From your window you may see our beloved peacocks, herons, pheasants, owls, and ducks. Walk, picnic, or fish on 9 acres of private forest, canals, and orchard. Or explore our medieval village! The space Château des Joncherets was built over several decades, starting in 1620 by King Louis XIII's squire. The grounds were later curated by the legendary Andre le Nôtre, known for his mastery of waterways and fountains. The property is demarcated by the Avre river which brings wildlife such as swans, herons, and ducks. The river supplies the property's moats and reflection pond with fresh water and fish. It was a place to gather and escape from the day-to-day. We invite you to do the same! Your studio apartment sits directly on a moat, tucked away in the south annex of the property, just a few meters away from the chateau. You can see the property's most beautiful features directly from your windows - the chateau itself, the Avre river, moats, classified plaintain trees, and the historic chapel and clock tower. Your apartment has winter heating, marble tile shower, and luxurious Frette towels and robes to keep you warm and cozy. You will sleep like royalty, with Egyptian cotton Frette linens and a sumptuous king-size mattresses. For those hoping to explore the open markets and the pastry, butcher, cheese, and speciality stores, we have fully equipped kitchenette replete with antique serviceware and cutlery as well as delicate Lehmann stemware. History, design, and culture are of the essence. We designed the space in partnership with seasoned architectural designers and carefully selected pieces of art and furniture that were found in the chateau after years of vacancy. The chateau is nestled in a medieval village with winding, narrow cobbestoned streets and timber-framed houses and shops. Everything is within walking distance, including a large grocery store just a 5 minute walk from the chateau where you can pick up anything you can imagine. For sports-lovers, we have a horse-back riding farm nearby as well as public tennis courts, walking trails, and garden games. Depending on the season, you are welcome to pick cherries, plums, figs, persimmons, apples, and pears directly from our orchard. Guest access Enjoy a stay directly on the chateau grounds, in a luxury suites that was built to overlook the chateau, the chapel, the park, and the grounds. Guests are given full access to the park and courtyard for outdoor meals, walks, fishing, and even harvesting fruit in our orchard! We offer two bicycles, as well as tennis racquets and balls for use at the nearby public courts. Picnic blankets and an outdoor picnic table are also available for your enjoyment! Other things to note Château des Joncherets is a place for design, art, and relaxation in nature. At the same time, the chateau is conveniently located in a medieval village, replete with a grocery store, bakery, butchers shop, cheese shop, chocolate shop, restaurants, cafes, bars, boutique shops, and more. Getting here is easy! Guests can take a direct train from down town Paris at the Montparnasse station, and simply walk 12 minutes to the chateau. Alternatively, we can help you set up a pick up and drop off from the airport, or Paris with our taxi chauffeur.