Family room 4p., Heated Pool, Lake & Activities

Elegant and spacious suite with lake view, double balcony and an en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower. Breakfast included. The room features a large double bed as well as a sofa bed that can accommodate two additional guests. Ideal for a peaceful stay, set apart from the other rooms. 🥐 Breakfast included 🏊‍♀️ Access to the heated pool (28°C) 👶 A travel cot available subject to availability The space Domaine de Thironne brings together several kinds of accommodation on one site, in the heart of the Perche. The Manoir and its suites, the independent Cottage for up to 14 guests, and three tipis at the water's edge, open from April to October. All guests are free to use the shared spaces: the sitting room and its library, the billiard table, the breakfast room, the grounds and terraces. Paths cross, people meet, each at their own pace. 🏊‍♀️ The pool The heated pool is open from April to All Saints' Day (early November) for Manoir and Cottage guests. Kept at 28°C, it is there for you in the late season, whenever the weather allows. Pool size 7m x 3.30m. A few simple rules so everyone can enjoy it peacefully: swimming is unsupervised and children remain under their parents' responsibility. Animals are not allowed in the pool area. 🍂 Autumn and winter at the estate In autumn, the grounds turn russet, ochre and copper. Then winter comes, with frosty mornings and silvery greys. In the morning, mist rises from the lake and the light stays low and golden until evening. The walk around the lake is 700 metres and can be enjoyed in every season. Trails leave from the grounds and lead into the forest, through fallen leaves and rust-coloured undergrowth, for walks of 45 minutes to 2h30. We are happy to provide maps. The hedge maze and the pétanque court stay open all year. At the Manoir, a fire crackles in the wood-panelled sitting rooms. On rainy days, we gather there, around the billiard table or a good book. 🛶 On the lake, from April to October, a paddleboard, a pedal boat, a canoe and a rowing boat are available. 🚴‍♀️ Bikes are available to hire, €5 per half-day, on reservation. 🧒 Families are welcome here: children quickly find plenty to marvel at between the grounds, the lake and the open spaces. 🐶 Dogs are welcome at the estate with prior agreement, for a fee of €30 per stay and up to two dogs. The estate is not fenced, so please keep them close to you and on a lead, especially near the lake and other guests. 🛌 Sheets and towels are provided for each guest (baby sheets not provided). A place to celebrate, to gather, to breathe, where everyone keeps their privacy within a vast estate open to nature. Guest access 🚗 How to get here The Domaine is in Montigny-le-Chartif, in the heart of the Perche, in Eure-et-Loir. Easy access by car via the A11 motorway, then the country roads of the Perche. Allow around 40 minutes from Chartres (40 km), 1h30 to 2h from Paris (≈150 km), 1h from Le Mans (≈85 km) and 35 min from Châteaudun (30 km). 🚆 By train The nearest stations are Illiers-Combray and Brou, about ten kilometres away. From Paris, the most convenient option is Chartres station (≈40 km), about 1h from Paris-Montparnasse, or Nogent-le-Rotrou station (≈30 km), also served from Paris-Montparnasse. We can recommend a local taxi from the station. 🚲 By bike The Véloscénie, the cycle route from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel, passes through Montigny-le-Chartif, the estate's village. It follows the stage between Illiers-Combray and Nogent-le-Rotrou, via Frazé and Thiron-Gardais. A natural stop for travellers on two wheels. 🅿️ Free parking is available on site. 📍 Nearby At the gateway to the Perche Regional Nature Park, the Domaine is surrounded by villages, châteaux and walking trails: - 10 min: Illiers-Combray, Marcel Proust's village, with the Maison de tante Léonie (Marcel Proust Museum) and the Pré Catelan garden (≈8 km) - 10 min: Frazé and its château, listed among France's « Villages préférés des Français » (≈8 km) - 12 min: Brou, its market and old town centre (≈10 km) - 15 min: the Abbey of the Holy Trinity in Thiron-Gardais and its gardens, with the former royal college (≈13 km) - 15 min: the Château de Villebon (≈12 km) - 30 min: Nogent-le-Rotrou and the castle of the Counts of Perche (≈30 km) - 40 min: Chartres, its UNESCO-listed cathedral and old town (≈40 km). Until 3 January, the cathedral and some twenty sites are lit up every evening from dusk, with Christmas illuminations from late November. 🍂 Autumn in the Perche The season has its own gatherings, a few minutes from the estate: - In October: guided autumn-colour walks at the Boiscorde arboretum, in Rémalard (45 min) - All season: the Senonches forest (45 min), one of the largest in France, for long walks - In December: the Nogent-le-Rotrou Christmas market (30 min), with artisans and makers from the Perche Ask us for the week's programme, we are happy to point you in the right direction. During your stay Quentin, Marina, and their team will be delighted to welcome you, share their best recommendations, introduce you to the wonderful activities available at the estate, and connect with you in a relaxed and friendly way before, during, and after your stay — ensuring your experience is as smooth as it is unforgettable. Other things to note 🥐 Every morning, breakfast is served from 8am to 10:30am. On the menu: pastries, hot drinks, fruit juices, yoghurts, cold cuts, cheeses, and a selection of jams and juices from local producers. 🌳 All year round - Forest walks, trails from the estate, 45 min to 2h30 - Walk around the lake, 700 metres - Hedge maze (27 metres in circumference) - Regulation pétanque court, boules provided, open access - Billiards and library in the Manoir's sitting rooms - Bikes (4 mountain bikes), €5 per half-day, on reservation ☀️ In season - Heated pool at 28°C, April to All Saints' Day (early November), 7am to 10pm - On the lake, April to October: 1 pedal boat (4 seats), 1 paddleboard, 1 rowing boat (2-3 seats), 1 canoe (2 seats) - Badminton, mölkky The lake is not a swimming area; it is a place for water activities. 🍴 Eating at the estate 🧀 Aperitif platter (€18 per person): a selection of seasonal cheeses and accompaniments, locally sourced, offered by the Domaine. 🍾 Champagne, local beer, rosé... something to toast your arrival with, in the sitting room or on the terrace, depending on the season. Places to eat The estate sits in the Perche countryside. Several good tables are just a few minutes away. From market cooking to more contemporary addresses, there is something for every moment. Out of season, please book ahead and check opening days. La Croix Blanche, 10 minutes away A welcoming village inn, simple and generous. Close by, in Combres. Le Pré de Frazé, 15 minutes away The simple pleasure of grilled dishes and honest cooking. In the heart of Frazé. Mamie Cécile, 15 minutes away Cooking built on local produce, in a gentle, friendly atmosphere. In Thiron-Gardais. L'Ascalier, 15 minutes away A more refined table, still warm in spirit. In Brou. Le Perch'oir, 20 minutes away A more contemporary, cosy setting, with a view over the Perche. Near Argenvilliers.