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| Château
du Grand-Lucé
72150 Grand-Lucé - or - Languages: English Credit cards are not accepted. Cash (US dollars or euros) please. Département:
Sarthe
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| Sumptuous
and elegant are the two best words to describe the magnificent Château
du Grand-Lucé. Once owned by the French government, the château
now has an American owner who recently completed a seven million euro restoration
of the château and its impressive gardens. This is a most luxurious
château, called one of the "most precious elements of architecture
of the French Enlightenment" by the Architect of French Monuments.
Duke Jacques Pineau de Viennay had the château constructed in 1760 on the grounds of a tenth-century castle based solely on written instructions, as he was living in Strasbourg at the time. Those plans are housed in the National Archives in Paris. During its early days, the château welcomed Voltaire, Diderot and other luminaries of the Enlightenment. The owner's influence was able to prevent damage to the château during the French Revolution as were subsequent owners during two World Wars, sparing it the destruction suffered by so many historic buildings. Visitors will appreciate the fine paneled rooms, parquet floors and the salon painted by the 18th century master, Jean-Baptiste Pillement. Today, the entire estate is listed as a French National Landmark. Set on 74 acres (30 hectares) of exquisite gardens, meadows, woodland and a lake, guests will have ample opportunity for outdoor experiences. Follow the trails through the woods, visit with the swans and geese at the lake, swim in the heated pool or just sit poolside to relax. An added benefit is that the château borders a small town where guests can enjoy authentic French village life at one of three cafés, or they can visit one of the bakeries, stop in at the newsstand, or pay a visit to the historic 12th century church. As those who have visited this region of France know, the Sarthe is an incredibly interesting, peaceful and beautiful place. The château interiors are exceptional. Adorned with museum quality art and fine antiques, and appointed by interior designer, Timothy Corrigan, who is also the owner of the château, each room will take your breath away! Mr Corrigan has designed major residences for European and Middle Eastern royalty, as well as celebrities in the entertainment industry ~ and this château is no less grand or elegant than those. Architectural Digest (which will soon have a feature about Château du Grand-Lucé) and In Style magazine have both commended Mr Corrigan as 'today's tastemaker' for his ability to create exceptional comfort and livability in residences of great style and elegance. Eleven spacious and beautiful guest rooms, all with their own en suite bathrooms, await guests at the château. Several inviting salons, a dining room, fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, pantry, library / TV room, and two powder rooms are on the ground floor. An elevator takes guests from the garden level to the ground floor and then to the first floor, as do two staircases, where there are nine bedrooms. One staircase continues to the second floor, where there are two additional bedrooms. All ground floor rooms have fireplaces. For the convenience of guests, there are three washing machines and three clothes dryers. If you have a group of friends or family looking for the perfect vacation getaway ~ to a place that offers sublime luxury and classical French style ~ or if you are looking for the ideal location for a very special event such as a wedding or anniversary celebration, Château du Grand-Lucé has it all! This stunning property awaits you and your loved ones in the easy-to-reach Sarthe département of the Pays de la Loire. |
| Bedrooms:
11 bedrooms, all en suite (5 queen, 4 king, 1 twin and 1 suite with a double
bed). There are 11 full bathrooms and two half bathrooms in the château.
Price by the Week: $ 20,000 US per week (pro-rated for shorter stays) Maximum capacity: 22 persons. Stays begin any day of the week after from 3:00 to 8:00 PM and end same day of the next week by 10 AM. Deposit: 50% when making reservation. 100% of the deposit is refunded if the reservation is canceled up to 6 months of the start date; 50% of the deposit is refunded if the reservation is canceled up to 3 months of the start date; after that, no refunds given. Final balance of 50% is due two weeks or more prior to start date. Security deposit of € 10,000 required two weeks prior to start date. Refund of security deposit will be 14 days after guests depart deducting any charges for damages, loss, etc. All payments can be made by wire transfer. Housekeeping staff provides 30 hours of cleaning weekly. Additional is available for 17 euros per hour charge. Utilities and linens are included in the rental rates. Meals: Arrangements can be made to have a chef for breakfasts / lunch / dinners at 350 euros per day plus food. Chauffeur service: 40 euros per trip. Same charge for taxi from Le Mans railway station. Babysitting: 17 euros per hour Manager is available to answer questions, but he does not do shopping or run errands for guests. Telephone (charged by meter), television, Wi-Fi, Stereo/CD player and iPod dock available. Entire château is non-smoking. No large dogs. Please discuss bringing pets with owners prior to booking. Open
all year.
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Directions:
From Paris by TGV from Gare Montparnasse to Le Mans, less than one hour. From Le Mans Railway (Gare Sud) by auto: from the railway station on rue de Pied Sec, turn right to bd. Jean-Jacques Rousseau, turn left and proceed to the large roundabout until you can exit onto the D304 (avenue du Dr Jean Mac) direction Le Grand-Lucé. The château is on the edge of the village of Le Grand-Lucé. About 27 kilometers from Le Mans. Airports: Paris Charles de Gaulle International; Tours Loire Valley Airport Railway Station: Le Mans (Gare Sud) Car
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