15th-century French Manor House
Saumur – Loire Valley France
Le Manoir de Champfreau with its private swimming pool - located just 10 minutes from Saumur France and in
the heart of the Loire Valley - is available year round for weekly vacation rental.
The manor house is also a superb setting for your wedding, anniversary or other special event.
This 15th-century manor home is of great comfort and character, furnished with a collection of
antiques and fine art with all the amenities of modern living.
Within its 3 acres of walled gardens, partially moated, centered on 50 acres, you will enjoy the privacy
this exceptional manor home offers.
The delightful swimming pool within the walled garden provides complete privacy.
The two ponds and the partial moat attract wildlife and provide a serene meditative atmopshere.
You will find a large collection of art and architecture books in English and French for your use.
In summer the manor's thick walls keep a welcomed coolness. In winter, enjoy being in front of a
blazing fire by the imposing Gothic stone fireplace. Wood is provided.
Christmas and New Year holiday rental is available. During the holidays, the manoir is decorated with
a Christmas tree, evergreens, holly and misletoe.
Use the Reservation Page or email us at
StevenGuderian@aol.com to book at Champfreau Manor today.
Rooms at Le Manoir de Champfreau
The Tapestry Bedroom is decorated in greens, blues and browns. This bedroom has its queen-size bed dressed
in teal cut velvet.
The Rose Bedroom has a southern exposure with a captivating view of the fortified entrance
and topiary garden. The walls are upholstered in a delightful rose and green floral fabric with
coordinating curtains and bed head.
See a detailed description of all the rooms at Le Manoir de Champfreau.
Amenities at Le Manoir de Champfreau
Champfreau Manor Photo Album
See the Manor Photo Album for more photos of the manor house.
Local Activities
Set within the Loire valley Nature park, this area has recently been included on UNESCO's world patrimony
list to preserve the spectacular scenery along 180 miles of the Loire, the last wild river in Europe.
The Loire valley is famous for its many châteaux where kings and their courts built an impressive array
of stately homes ranging from medieval times through every period and style to the second empire in
the mid-19th century.
This area is also known for its wine: Chinon, Bourgeuil or the rich, sweet
wine of Coteau du Layon or the sparklings of Saumur. Le Cadre Noir, the classical academic riding
school is based in Saumur (8 miles away) and gives gala evenings from April to October.
The 'Futureoscope of Poitiers' is only a few hours drive away. So come and enjoy!
You will be able to enjoy all of these activities during your stay at the manor:
See also the Saumur & Loire Valley Region Activities page for more information.
Location Information
By road, Champfreau manor house is 320 kilometers southwest of Paris - an easy 3-hour drive
on the French autoroute.
Nearest international airport: Nantes – 85 miles
Local markets in and around Saumur offer the finest in cheeses, fresh meat and fish, fruit and vegetables.
Varennes sur Loire is situated along the Loire river, 12 kilometers east of Saumur, half way between
Tours and Angers in a UNESCO protected site.
Weekly Rental Rates Le Manoir de Champfreau – 2007
October - April 1,200 Euros
Weekly Rental Rates for La Maison Louis Richard – 2007
900 Euros - for 2 people
Champfreau Manoir & La Maison Louis Richard
For Champfreau Manoir & Maison Louis Richard please do contact us for
special short-term stay prices which are available off season.
Le Manoir de Champfreau is a spacious home: 120 square meters (1,200 square feet) and
you will immediately feel at home.
The Plum Bedroom is an ensuite bedroom featuring a four-poster double bed with plum velvet bed hangings.
A truely romantic room.
Nearest beach: 200 kilometers
Nearest ferry port: Caen – 300 kilometers
Nearest railway station: Saumur – 12 kilometers
Nearest autoroute: Saumur – 12 kilometers
Car: highly recommended to take advantage of the Loire Valley region, rentals available with
Europcar and Hertz in Saumur.
May - September 1,700 Euros
Christmas and New Years weeks 1,700 Euros
8 rue de la Croix des Noues
49730 Varennes sur Loire
Maine-et-Loire - Western Loire, France
Email: StevenGuderian@aol.com
Phone: +33 (0) 2 41 38 40 41
Fax: +33 (0) 2 41 51 74 86
Web: http://www.saumurfrancemanor.com/
Le Manoir de Champfreau Home –
Rooms at Champfreau Manor
Champfreau Manor Reservations
Saumur & Loire Valley Region Activities
Champfreau Manor Photo Album –
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