Escape to a beautifully restored historic coach house in the French countryside. Set on the grounds of a château estate, the home is surrounded by forest paths, a river, and the peaceful sounds of nature. Thoughtfully designed for families, couples, and friends, it offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and charm. Explore nearby villages, unwind under the stars, and experience a slower pace of life in rural France.

Escape to the French countryside and stay in a beautifully restored 300-year-old coach house set on the grounds of a storybook château estate.

Surrounded by woodland trails, orchards, rolling countryside, and riverside scenery, this spacious four-bedroom home offers a rare opportunity to experience the slower rhythms of rural France while enjoying modern comforts. The estate is centered around a 400-year-old château and chapel, once part of a fortified manor surrounded by a moat, creating a setting rich in history and charm.

Perfect for families, friends, couples, and multi-generational gatherings, the house comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests across four inviting bedrooms. Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, dining table for eight, high-speed fiber internet, a cozy living room with the home’s original working fireplace, an upright piano, and a 55” Smart TV. A dedicated games room with ping pong and foosball provides fun for both children and adults.

Step outside to enjoy your private courtyard with outdoor dining and umbrella shade, perfect for morning coffee, long lunches, and evenings under the stars.

Guests are welcome to explore the estate’s beautiful grounds, including winding forest paths, open grassy meadows, an orchard, and a hidden chapel tucked away among the trees. The property also borders a peaceful river, offering lovely places to stroll, relax, and reconnect with nature.

Whether you’re exploring nearby medieval villages, working remotely from France, gathering with family, or simply seeking a peaceful countryside escape, the Historic French Coach House offers a truly memorable stay.

Sleeping Arrangements

• Bedroom 1: Queen bed

• Bedroom 2: Double bed

• Bedroom 3: Double bed

• Bedroom 4: Two twin beds

Amenities

• High-speed fiber Wi-Fi

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Dishwasher

• Washer & dryer

• Microwave

• Oven

• 4-burner electric cooktop

• Working fireplace

• 55” Smart TV

• Upright piano

• Ping pong table

• Foosball table

• Fans in every bedroom

• Private courtyard

• Outdoor dining area

• Free parking for up to 4 vehicles

Guests have private access to the entire coach house, including all bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living spaces, games room, and private courtyard.

You are also welcome to explore much of the gated château estate, including woodland walking trails, open grassy areas, the orchard, and riverside spaces.

The garage, storage areas, maintenance spaces, and the château itself are not accessible to guests. The chapel may occasionally be closed to protect historic furnishings and fragile items.

We live on the château estate and are available if needed while fully respecting our guests’ privacy. We speak English and conversational French and are always happy to provide local recommendations, restaurant suggestions, and ideas for exploring the area.

The Historic French Coach House is located near Montsûrs in the beautiful Mayenne region of western France, an area known for its rolling hills, peaceful countryside, charming villages, and relaxed pace of life. Here, you’ll find quiet country roads, scenic walks, local markets, and a slower rhythm that feels increasingly rare in today’s world.

Just a few minutes away, Montsûrs offers bakeries, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, and everyday conveniences. The weekly Thursday market, held along the river, is a local favorite featuring organic produce, artisan foods, and regional specialties.

The coach house is ideally situated for exploring some of the most beautiful destinations in western France:

• Saint-Suzanne (20 minutes) – Officially recognized as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, this stunning medieval hilltop village features cobbled streets, stone houses, ramparts, hiking trails, and a historic fortress.

• Laval (20 minutes) – A vibrant historic town with a medieval château, excellent restaurants, shopping, museums, riverside walks, and direct TGV service to Paris in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

• Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne (45 minutes) – A picturesque riverside town known for its beautiful old center, gardens, cafés, and walking paths.

• Le Mans (45 minutes) – Famous for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, but equally impressive for its remarkably preserved medieval quarter, cathedral, and historic architecture.

• Rennes (1 hour) – The capital of Brittany, offering lively markets, beautiful historic streets, museums, and a thriving food scene.

• Angers (1 hour 15 minutes) – Home to one of France’s largest medieval fortresses, the famous Apocalypse Tapestry, elegant gardens, and a beautiful old town.

For longer day trips, guests can easily explore:

• Mont-Saint-Michel (approximately 2 hours)

• Saint-Malo and the Brittany coast (approximately 2 hours)

• The beaches, villages, and landscapes of Brittany and Normandy

• The Loire Valley and its famous châteaux

Back at the estate, guests can enjoy peaceful walks through the private woodland trails, visit the historic chapel hidden among the trees, relax beside the river, or simply enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the French countryside.

Whether you’re interested in history, food, markets, hiking, cycling, photography, château visits, or simply slowing down and enjoying rural France, the location offers an exceptional base for exploring the region.

A car is highly recommended for making the most of your stay and exploring the beautiful countryside, villages, markets, and historic sites of the region.

The coach house offers free on-site parking for up to four vehicles.

The nearest town, Montsûrs, is just a few minutes away and provides bakeries, small restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, and other everyday conveniences.

For guests arriving by train, Laval is approximately 20 minutes away and offers direct TGV service to Paris in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Rennes, Nantes, and Paris airports are all accessible by car and rail connections.

The surrounding area is ideal for scenic drives, cycling, hiking, château visits, local markets, and day trips throughout Mayenne, Brittany, Normandy, and the Loire Valley.

While the countryside setting is peaceful and rural, many of western France’s most popular destinations, including Saint-Suzanne, Le Mans, Rennes, Angers, Saint-Malo, and Mont-Saint-Michel, are easily accessible for day trips.

• High-speed fiber internet is available throughout the house and is suitable for remote work, video calls, and streaming.

• Fans are provided in every bedroom during warmer months.

• Free on-site parking is available for up to four vehicles.

• The estate is home to a small flock of chickens and one very quiet rooster located well away from the coach house.

• As this is a historic 300-year-old building, some architectural features reflect the character and charm of an old French country estate.

• The owners live elsewhere on the estate but guests enjoy complete privacy within the coach house and courtyard.