Home in Boursonne

The "apple house" dates back to 1850. It consists of a south-facing garden, a kitchen-dining room opening onto the terrace, 3 bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and bathtub, and 2 toilets. Private parking. The village is surrounded by forests, fields and historical places, it is the homeland of Alexandre Dumas, we visit the Chemin des Dames or the castle rehabilitated by President Macron. Ideal for relaxing and long walks. 73 km from Paris and 5 km from Villers Cotterêts. The space The house is located 13 km from Crépy en Valois and 5 km from Villers Côtterêts. By train from Paris the journey takes 40 min to Crépy or 50 min to Villers. 65 km from Paris, access is easy via the Nationale 2. A 55-minute drive from Disneyland along scenic, toll-free roads. The property, which has just been renovated, offers 3 beautiful bedrooms, one with a very large double bed. Another large bedroom includes 1 double bed and 2 single beds. The 3rd bedroom has a double bed. In the photo, you will find a review from a guest who stayed in April and who can be contacted upon request. PRICES ------ The price varies according to the number of people. You will have a bedroom for a minimum of 2 people. If there are 6 of you, for example, 3 bedrooms will be available. If you wish, housekeeping can be done during the stay (extra charge) All linens are provided for 3 double beds. If the twin beds are also used, guests must bring their own bed linens. Breakfast is available for the 1st day if you wish; Bread, butter, jams, dairy, fruit, coffee, tea, eggs. Baby supplies on site. There is no supermarket within 6 km. It is desirable to provide for this. I'll install a small swimming pool for the kids in the summer. Air conditioning. The house has been rated for occupancy by 6 people. The village is located in the valley of autumn and on the edge of the Aisne where pretty houses and Romanesque churches rub shoulders. Brochures and guidebooks will be available for you. The Château de Pierrefonds, the Priory of Longpré, the house of Alexandre Dumas… Or the Chemin des Dames, routes are rich in discoveries and emotion. More recently, President Macron had the Château of François I in Villers-Cotterêts renovated. The Edict of Villers-Cotterêts established French as the sole official language of the country there. Now the international city of the French language, the museum is fun and very beautiful. An anecdote: The painting in the kitchen represents the bridge of the city of Monte Christe in St Domingue. This is the name that inspired Dumas for his famous novel. The place is ideal to enjoy the real countryside close to the capital but also for a stopover on the southern roads. More specifically, here are the places that are worth the trip; In Aisne, which is "At the end of the garden :) " Villers Cotterêt for the castle-museum, the house of Alexandre Dumas. The city center where the market is held every Thursday. Producers in the region and fishmonger in the North where you can find excellent and rare gray shrimp. Soissons and its cathedral. The Chemin des Dames, which traces the terrible fate of the soldiers of the 1914-18 war who were slaughtered in the trenches. Cemeteries are moving. Longpont Abbey, Longpré Priory, Coucy Castle. Or La Ferté Milon, the country of Racine that the Ourcq crosses. Further towards Compiègne, the Château de Pierrefonds and Château de Chantilly are a must. At Vieux Moulin on the way, you must not miss the pavilion of Empress Eugénie. Around Boursonne, the church of Autheuil en Valois, The Château de Vez, a place of art where sculptures by masters are permanently exhibited. In Boursonne, the castle belongs to a Parisian chef. Next to Boursonne, the Plessis au Bois manor and its wonderful vegetable garden can only be visited on request. I can arrange it for you. As I am a painter, please don't hesitate to ask me for information about the paintings you will see. My workshop is adjoining with an independent entrance. I'll be there often in spring and summer. SUPERMARKETS Leclerc, Carrefour Market, Monoprix in Crépy. Very good bakeries in Villers The castle cafeteria is nice. There are a few restaurants in Villers and around but I don't know them apart from "Les terrasses" in Longpont which I recommend.