Home in Gouaix

Located in the countryside, our 1841 house is classified as a French building. Hidden from the road, it offers 4 bedrooms and rises on 3 levels. Equipped with all the comforts (Wi-Fi, dishwasher), it offers a cozy living space to spend a quiet vacation 10 min from Provins, classified by UNESCO thanks to its buildings dating from the Middle Ages, and 1 hour from Paris and Fontainebleau. Its biggest asset? Its south-facing garden for sunbathing in peace. The space Briard type, typical of Seine-et-Marne, La Secrète is on the raised ground floor. It has undergone a fairly complete renovation and has all the comforts: Wi-Fi, two televisions (one in the living room, one in an upstairs bedroom), dishwasher, washing machine. Its maximum capacity is 8 people + a baby (a baby bed can be provided). The basement (which has not yet been renovated) includes the boiler, the laundry room with a washing machine (laundry capsules are available for long stays). The raised ground floor offers a 12 m2 bedroom with a closet where the crib and ironing facilities are stored; a living/dining room; a small unpretentious but clean and functional kitchen (microwave, fridge, dishwasher); the bathroom is refurbished as well as the toilet with hanging toilet and hand shower. Good to know: The living room sofa is comfortable for sitting, but not enough to sleep on. The floor includes 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are in a row, which is great for children. The land, facing south, adjoins a railway line with trains passing 4 to 5 times during the day (passing time: less than 10 seconds). It also has a closed outbuilding, as it is being renovated. The house also has a carport and an outbuilding not available for rent. The biggest asset of the Secrète is undeniably its large south-facing garden, sunny all day and without any neighbors. -------------------------------------------------------------- What you'll love about the area If you like walking in the middle of nature, you'll love the fields as far as the eye can see that can be explored in all seasons. Discovery tours of the fauna and flora are also organized by the AGRENABA association, which deals with the forest management and natural resources of the Bassée, a protected natural area. A few kilometers away, there is also a campsite offering beautiful lakes where it is possible to swim in summer. If you love churches, there are many buildings dating back to the 12th century to visit in the area. Panorama of the rich cultural heritage: 15 min. from Château de la Motte-Tilly (free visit of the gardens possible during the monument's opening hours and days. Visiting documents are offered free of charge at the monument's reception in several languages) 16 min. from Donnemarie-Dontilly (village of character recognized for its charm and authenticity) 17 min. from Provins (UNESCO World Heritage Site) 18 min. from Nogent-sur-Seine (Camille Claudel Museum and Flaubert House) 20 min. from the beach on the shores of Lake Vinneuf 23 min. from the Botanical Garden of Marnay-sur-Seine (real living museum of plants and great conservatory of biodiversity) 43 min. from Moret-sur-Loing (fortified medieval gates, dungeon, bridge, Notre-Dame church) 47 min. from Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in Maincy 50 min from Fontainebleau (castle where Marie Antoinette's Turkish boudoir, the Napoleon I Museum and a sumptuous theater are located) 1 hour 20 minutes from Paris 1 hour 10 minutes to Disneyland Paris 1h50 from Reims (city of the coronations of the kings of France) ------------------------------------------------------------- In sum Cozy and comfortable house Quiet and green environment Guest access The house is equipped with a smart lock and outdoor cameras to monitor any intrusions and report them to the authorities. These cameras are deactivated when guests arrive and reactivated when they depart. The house is also fitted with internal motion detectors to prevent burglaries. This alarm system is remotely deactivated when guests arrive and reactivated when they leave. Other things to note In the kitchen you will find coffee and tea to provide for your immediate needs. This way, you don't have to run to the supermarket after a long drive. Fresh water is also available in the fridge. For parents, an umbrella bed as well as a high chair are available (specify this need when booking so we can install them and prepare the bed linen). There are also 5 bikes in the garden shed (4 adults and teenagers + 1 child), water guns and bocce balls. If you would like other services (not included) please let us know. On the lingerie side, a spare set of bed linen is provided for each room depending on the length of the stay. Bath towels are available in the bathroom as well as shower gel and shampoo. Liquid living room reserves are under the kitchen sink as well as cleaning supplies. -------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT: 1. The keys must be left in the key box each time you go out. Thus, they cannot be lost or forgotten. 2. No smoking in the house.