Château de Dangeul - Pittoresque - 14p - Rêve au Mans

Dangeul - Country house

This family château, built in the mid-19th century in a neo-Renaissance style, has been completely renovated over the years by its current owner, Patrice de Goulaine.

The château is shared with the owners, who reserve the first floor for their private use.

The bedrooms on the 1st floor are very comfortable, all with private bathrooms (bath, WC).

You can take a walk in the English-style park and woods, enjoy the swimming pool and a nearby riding school.

Additional services available on request: meals, linen, babysitting, etc.
Accommodation
Location:
- Halfway between Alençon and Le Mans (30km, 30 minutes), in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region, this family chateau was built in the 19th century by an ancestor of Patrice de Goulaine's family, the Countess of Gallway for her son.
- The English-style park was designed by the famous landscape architect Edouard André, in a romantic style.

What the château has to offer
- 1 large entrance hall
- 1 large sitting room with uninterrupted views over meadows and woods - Superb sunsets
- 1 dining room with a large table: capacity for 15 people
- 1 small fully-equipped kitchen opening onto the dining room
- 1 large, fully-equipped kitchen in the basement that can be used for other purposes
- in the back kitchen, a number of bicycles of various sizes
- 8 spacious, comfortable bedrooms, facing east and west, with en-suite bathrooms: double beds 160cm wide
2 small baby cots available
- One main staircase to access the rooms and one emergency staircase
- WIFI
This château is ideal for family holidays or company seminars.

Nearby, in the grounds :
- An outdoor swimming pool, completely renovated in 2024, heated and secure
- A barbecue
- Table tennis
- A swing for children
- A riding school in the grounds, with the option of lessons/rides in the woods (extra charge)
- 2 tennis courts 4 km away

History:
- The château is based on the site of an ancient 10th-century fortress.
- Occupied by the Germans during the Second World War, it was the scene of a battle between the Germans and the Americans, who liberated the castle and the village on 10 August 1944. Every year, officers from Saint Cyr and the Saumur cavalry school come here to study the operations that took place during this famous battle. It was here that the Americans and General Leclerc's 2nd Armoured Division met up before heading north-east to liberate Paris.

Nearby attractions
- The splendid Alpes Mancelles nature park for walking, cycling or kayaking: Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei (listed as the most beautiful village in France), Saint Léonard des Bois, the medieval town of Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, Sillé-le-Guillaume...
- With its climbing wall, children's playground and tree climbing course, Domaine du Gasseau is an ideal leisure site for family activities. The leisure centre also offers horse riding and visits to the vegetable garden.
- the city of Le Mans, with its medieval quarter, cathedral and legendary 24-hour race circuit
- La Flèche zoo, ranked one of the top 5 most beautiful animal parks in France, with 1,500 animals from 5 continents in 18 hectares of vegetation
- The Renaissance château of Le Lude, the first of the Loire castles, to the north of the valley
- The Abbaye Royale de l'Épau, one of the finest examples of Cistercian architecture in France

Things to bear in mind:

- In winter, a flat-rate consumption charge will be added to the rental price.

Linen and towels are provided, so you won't have to pack too much and your stay will be easier.

Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, you can count on us to make your experience a memorable one! The Rêve au Mans team is committed to meeting your specific needs and offering you the best services: breakfast packages, catering reservations, private chauffeur, floral services, various rentals, shopping and delivery, and much more.

Our team is available 24/7.

Contact us for more information and to help you organise your stay.

For all intents and purposes, parties are not permitted under penalty of partial or total forfeiture of the deposit. All areas are strictly non-smoking. Any failure to comply with these rules may result in legal action being taken in the event of damage, particularly physical, visual or odorous damage, observed at the end of the stay.

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Amount: € 2,000.00 /booking Payment method: Credit Card Hold To be paid when booking.

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