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Modernised 18th century village house for 6+ people close to Paris.
House • Machault France
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Listed July 2020
Views 3241
General overview
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Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Gym
BBQ
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Travel Styles
Long term
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Village
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We live in the hamlet of Villiers attached to the village of Machault. It's an area with large farms so we are surrounded by fields of corn, wheat, barley, rye, rape-seed and, quite new, linen. There are a number of families with young children in our immediate neighbourhood, as well as others whose children are now grown-up.
There is a fairly decent restaurant and bar in Machault as well as an excellent bakery and a well-stocked little grocery store which does roast chicken at the weekends!.
There are two village tennis courts and, of course, a "boules" court which is used daily by the locals.
Fontainebleau is very lively, home to the world's number 1 ranked business school (INSEAD) and a number of other top-ranking universities so it's full of restaurants, bars and up-market shops. The town was built around the beautiful Fontainebleau Palace. There's a Real Tennis court adjacent to the palace, one of only three functioning Real Tennis courts left in France. It's open to the public and they lend you the equipment. Those who like to boulder consider Fontainebleau forest to be amongst the world's top bouldering attractions. But it's also fine if you just want to have a walk!
There are some excellent restaurants in the area, both in Fontainebleau and in the neighbouring towns and villages.
Fontainebleau train station is a 10-minute drive from our house. There are trains every 30 minutes to and from Paris so our home is a great base for visiting not only Paris, but also beautiful towns like Moret-sur-Loing and Barbizon, both beloved of the Impressionist painters; Vaux-le-Vicomte, the palace that inspired Versailles; Provins, a remarkably preserved Medieval city; the fortress of Blandy-les-Tours which is a 15 minutes drive away. Versailles is an hour's drive away and you could even take some day-trips to visit the Loire chateaux from here.
Nearest airport
Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle airport is an hour's drive due north. Orly is also about an hour's drive (it looks much closer on the map but traffic is heavier).
Getting around
A car is mandatory as there is no public transport to the village. We are open to car-swapping.
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
I can meet you for a drink or a meal, in Fontainebleau or in Paris and even show you around if my work schedule permits.
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