Stay in a beautifully restored 300-year-old French coach house set on the grounds of a historic château estate in the heart of the French countryside.

Surrounded by woodland trails, orchards, rolling hills, and riverside scenery, this spacious four-bedroom home combines the charm of old France with modern comforts, including high-speed fiber internet and air conditioning in all upstairs bedrooms and the games room.

Perfect for families, friends, and multi-generational gatherings, the house comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests and offers plenty of room to relax, reconnect, and explore. The estate itself 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, character, and charm.

Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, dining table for eight, a cozy living room with the home’s original working fireplace, an upright piano, and a 55” Smart TV. Whether you’re gathering for family meals, enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, or working remotely from France, the house is designed to feel both comfortable and welcoming.

The air-conditioned games room is a favorite gathering place, featuring ping pong, foosball, a guitar, yoga mats, puzzles, books, board games, children’s toys, and a comfortable sitting area for guests of all ages.

Families traveling with young children will appreciate the baby-friendly amenities, including a travel crib, high chair, baby monitor, children’s dishes and utensils, toys, books, and plenty of space to play both indoors and outdoors.

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 meadows, a small orchard, and a hidden historic chapel tucked among the trees. The property also borders a peaceful river with lovely places to stroll, relax, and enjoy the beauty of rural France.

Whether you’re exploring nearby medieval villages, discovering the castles and landscapes of western France, gathering with loved ones, or simply seeking a slower pace of life, the Historic French Coach House offers a memorable and uniquely French escape.

Sleeping Arrangements

• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Double bed
• Bedroom 3: Double bed
• Bedroom 4: Two twin beds

Highlights

• Air conditioning in all upstairs bedrooms and games room
• High-speed fiber Wi-Fi
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Dishwasher
• Washer & dryer
• Working fireplace
• 55” Smart TV
• Upright piano
• Ping pong table
• Foosball table
• Guitar & yoga mats
• Puzzles, books, games & toys
• Travel crib, high chair & baby monitor
• Private courtyard with outdoor dining
• Free parking for up to 4 vehicles
• Access to private woodland trails, orchard, river & chapel

GUEST ACCESS:
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.

LOCATION:
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.