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Hidden behind thick foliage at the end of a path, this manor is not revealed until the very last moment and is the ultimate reward for travellers from afar. Lovingly restored over the decades by its owners, the property forms a hamlet with its many outbuildings which are all fitted out. The range of accommodation on offer allows everyone to find the right formula to suit their needs, in the warm atmosphere of an impeccably kept family home. The art of hospitality and a taste for detail manifest in the layout of the rooms, each of which also evidence the pleasure that was taken in decorating them. This pleasure will certainly be shared by the guests who, between relaxing by the swimming pool and discovering this border region between Berry and Poitou, will undoubtedly have a hard time getting back on the road!
I was born in Berry and my love for La Grand'Maison dates back longer than I care to admit. I fell irretrievably under the spell of this secret and magical place. My roots stem from the wooded hillside, the river, and the four hundred year old oak tree overlooking the gently undulating landscape. The house was in ruin and I had no savings, but when passion gets involved, even mountains can be moved. So, I found a bank that financed the purchase of my wild dreams. Thirty years later, and after a career in consulting, I decided to completely renovate this place that is so close to my heart and to open its doors to curious minds and travellers with the help of my three children.
Located in the Brenne regional park, our estate enjoys a unique position as a hamlet nestled at the top of a hill overlooking the Anglin valley. The two slate-covered turrets and the elegant belvedere stand out in the middle of the surrounding woods. A beautiful bridle paths leads to the Saint-Victor manor, which is the central building of the La Grand’Maison hamlet. The medieval part of the property, flanked by former watch towers, was completely restored at the beginning of the 19th century and a Viollet-le-Duc wing was added. Medieval rigour has since disappeared in favour of opening the property up to the light: all the rooms on the ground floor open onto the park, the river side or the swimming pool side. The orangery, the stable, a small house dating from the 17th century, and the honey house dating from the end of the 19th century (which features a sawmill/workshop part, storage rooms and an extraction part) have been transformed into accommodation.
The property appears to date from the end of the 14th or beginning of the 15th century. It belonged to Joachim de Louan, squire lord of Grand-Maison, who was born around 1490. The manor then housed the Galliot family, followed by the Barbançois in the 17th century. It was in the hands of Monsieur de Villemort in 1793 when it was sold as national property. Charles Thomas L'herpinière, mayor of Ingrandes, bought it in 1794 and one of his daughters inherited it in the early years of the 19th century. René Creuzet des Roches, mayor of Ingrandes from 1843 to 1847, became owner in 1830 and had the current buildings repurposed or rebuilt. In around 1896, he built a second mansion adjoining the first and transformed the vaulted cellar of the old residence into a terrace in front of the new chateau. From 1876 to 1971, three owners succeeded one another. In 1941, a honey house, an orangery and a shed were built. Now serving as houses, these outbuildings form a hamlet around the manor. We acquired the estate in 1981.
For years now, friendships from all over the world have been forged here, punctuated by the conversations, music and art of living that help make our property an exceptional place. The idea of ??opening up our circle to allow others to come and discover “our home” quite simply came to us one day. We wanted to allow guests to discover this setting, its nature, its food and its wines, the walks along the water and through the villages, and the treasures that history has left us all around. With two swimming pools and a river providing a variety of pleasures, and a selection of houses each with their own style, our guests are able to enjoy their leisure time together and independently. The key word here is harmony! Comfort and aesthetics come together through the antique furniture, family memories and objects found all over the world. We organise dinners for everyone when the good weather is here. These allow all the residents of the estate to get to know one another by trying regional dishes together on the large tables of the Pailler.
Visit La Table de Gaulois (our table d'hôtes) where you can admire the view of the Roc de la Dube and enjoy a glass of white wine accompanied by oysters from the market. Take a stroll along the greenway, have a pain au chocolat at Création et Chocolat au Blanc, discover the Brenne natural park, meet Véronique and L’épicerie Gaya, or visit the Cabrioles farm-shop.
7500 € per week
3200 € per week-end
The estate has six independent dwellings including two studios: the Écurie and the Atelier. The Écurie, a former horse stable, is now a 30m² studio for two guests with the Tourisme Handicap label. Located on the ground floor, it has an equipped kitchenette and a living/dining area which overlooks the courtyard and opens onto a double bedroom with a walk-in shower. The Atelier, a former honey house where hives and hoppers were manufactured, is now a 40m² ground floor studio. It is a transparent space featuring an equipped kitchen which opens onto the living room and a double bedroom overlooking the river with a walk-in shower. A shared swimming pool is located one hundred metres away.
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145 € - 170 € per night
The manor has two guest bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. The Chambre Grise located on the first floor of the Viollet-le-Duc wing opens onto the interior courtyard, the swimming pool and the park. It is a suite equipped with a king size bed and a private blue lounge on the ground floor which opens onto the swimming pool. The Chambre Blanche, located on the second floor of the Viollet-le-Duc wing, can be rented as a double suite with the Chambre Grise. The guest rooms are not equipped to accommodate children.
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