Enjoy a very special experience with family or friends! Discover the true ” vie de château” and the french art f living, for a week or for a week end, in a majestic historical house within a preserved natural environment. Less than one hour and a half far from Paris and from the castles of the Loire Valley, this beautiful and grand estate offers several prestigious places to rent : The main castle, the cottage and the loft in the outbuildings The main castle – 15 sleeps Every detail of the castle, masterpiece of elegance and refinement, will take you back to the romantic era of the 18th century’s aristocracy. The castle offers 11 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms which can accommodate up to 15 people and several living rooms ( dining rooms, large lounge, office). The rooms in the castle, elegantly decorated, have kept their original furniture, panelling and wooden floors. The castle is located in the middle of a huge park with hundred-year-old trees, a heated swimming pool and a vegetable garden nestled in a nice French-style garden. Everything is meant for leisure and rest. The cottage in the outbuildings – 12 sleeps Within the outbuildings, a former 19th century’s artist’s studio has been converted into a cosy cottage. The cottage is composed at the ground floor by a large cozy and refined living room with central fireplace and a full equiped kitchen. Upstairs, you will enjoy the 3 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms which can accommodate up to 12 people. A magnificent 19th century mural fresco painted by the artist Albin Haudos de Possesse, an ancestor of the owner in one of the rooms of the lodging, adds to the charm of the authentic and warm place. The Loft in the outbuildings – 8 sleeps The loft located in the outbuildings include a double bedroom, a bathroom and a large 70m2 living room with kitchen corner that can be converted into a dormitory for 6 people opening onto a large terrace. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE QUOTE ON THE WEBSITE IS FOR THE RENTAL OF THE CASTLE ONLY (15 people maximum). If you want to rent the other houses (cottage or loft) please ask us for a quote. The cost of heating (if needed) is charged on consumption at the end of the stay. The wood for the fire places is provided for free. On-site catering service We propose on site if you wish a catering service on request cooked by our chef based on local produce and vegetable garden. Breakfast, brunch, buffet or served dinner, the team of the castle will be happy to organize your meals according to your tastes. We propose also a selected wines, champagne and local beers in our self service cellar that you can choose and taste during your stay (from 5€ to 40€/bottle) and vegetables basket from our organic garden that you can enjoy during your stay (20€/basket). Many activities on site and in the aera. Whether you want to go biking, fishing, walking in the forest, playing table tennis, badminton or trampolining and swimming in the pool, you have plenty of choice to occupy the whole family. Children can also enjoy pony riding with their parents in the grounds. Also, you can take advantage of our massage service to increase your feeling of well being and make your stay a truly memorable one. Looking for special experiences ? Lots of activities are possible on site and in the aera : Wine tasting, cooking classes, hot air ballooning, horse riding, ball trap, karting, quad, escape game, electric boat trip, cultural visits… Moreover Bouthonvilliers is ideally situated to explore the rich heritage of the region: Norman churches in the villages of Dangeau and Brou, Chartres cathedral and its magnificent stained glass windows (30 km away), the castles of the Loire Valley including Chateaudun’s castle (15km) and the most famous ones ( Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois, Cheverny) are less than 1h30 drive as well as the royal Versailles castle. The peaceful countryside around the castle is the perfect place for walking, biking or riding. Alternatively, you can also discover the beauties of the region on the river (electric boat rental in Bonneval, kanoe kayak). How to get there? By car : 1h20 minutes from Paris (120km) By train : Bonneval or Brou station(10km) Shuttle service By plane: Paris Orly airport (119km)