Property Cottages / Gites
Sleeps 30
Single/Double 26 / 2
Bathrooms 7
Pets Not Allowed
Pool Yes
XIXth century farm and barn converted into a luxury self catering group accomodation for up to 30 guests. Featuring huge 120 m2 lounge equiped with 4 m wide cinema screen & sound system. In a splendid 4 acres wooded park : summer pool, tennis court, boules playground, gigantic trampoline, minifoot playground, variety of outdoors/indoors games. Ideal for get togethers of all kinds and family reunions.
If you need to use a land line or for any other matters, we live on the adjacent property so you just need to pop by. Otherwise you will only see us at check-in and check-out.
The space
Huge 120 m2 lounge with 4 * 3 metre movie screens, table soccer and ping pong
Inside setting : Hardwood tables and upholstered chairs for up to 30
Outside setting : Walk thru picnic tables for up to 30
The entire property is for exclusive use, including private parking, 4 acres wooded park with summer pool.
Welcome to our most sunny, quiet, cosy little village on the edge of the ancient forest of Rambouillet, where you will enjoy the most restorative sleep ever, waking up to the smell of croissants from the nearest craft bakery.
Our Property
La Grange Evasion is a XIXth century farmhouse & barn spectacularly restored and decorated by its french owners. It boasts high quality amenities including luxury hotels beds and mattresses, underfloor heating, wifi, extra large movie screen, professional audio and video equipement and much more. It has been equipped to accommodate groups of up to 30 people for family or friends meetings, anniversaries, cousinade, hen and stag parties, religious celebrations.
In addition it regularly hosts corporate seminars, team buildings, and non-profit conventions and gatherings in its stunning lounge / dining room / dancing hall.
In a beautiful wooded park of 4 acres with summer pool, tennis, mini foot, boules playground and (100 % secure) trampoline, the two gites offer a total of 29 beds and a couple of extra sofa beds in 8 comfortable bedrooms (plus one landing - unclosed -bedroom) of which 7 with en suite complete bathroom. Of the total 8 bedrooms, 5 enjoy fully independant access from the garden, making it easier to find intimacy and quietness in the middle of the fiesta.
20 mountain bikes and hybrids are at your disposal to discover the surrounding countryside : bike and horse trails are all around the property. There is a dedicated bike trail winding thru the forest of Rambouillet starting at the opposite end of the village. In addition to traditional mountain bikes and VTC, we now provide one electric assistance mountain bike for the duration of your stay.
The Gîte de la Grange (15 people max)
In a beautiful renovated barn, the large lounge / dining room of 105 m2 has a cinema screen. Two large bedrooms (one with bathroom / WC) offer respectively 5 and 7 beds. The 3 bench / bed loft and barn lounges can be used as extra beds.
The Gîte des Glycines (11 people max)
It has 4 bedrooms, 3 with bathroom / WC, and a living room with fireplace (insert). An additional landing room offers 2 extra beds.
Two Double Rooms (4 people max)
Independent and accessible from the garden, each with a bathroom / WC, they complement the capacity of the 2 cottages
Catering
The property is offered on a self catering basis. However upon prior arrangement, we can prepare full meals or buffets in a variety of styles and menus, including vegetarian, organic, low or no carb....You may also request other services such as French chef at home, in-residence cook, gastronomic meals, thru one of our partners.
Visits
Within easy driving distance of La Grange Evasion are the mind blowing Château de Versailles (49 km), the charming Château de Maintenon (11km), owned by one of Louis the XIVth multiple favorites, the lovely Château de Rambouillet (15km) , and the Renaissance styled Château d'Anet ( 28km). Not to mention the Unesco World Heritage Cathedrale de Chartres (35km), a testimony to the flamboyant creativity of christian architecture in France.
Paris is 30 mins by local train from nearest train station of Rambouillet (15mn drive) into the heart of Quartier Latin, or a 50 min drive to the Paris ring road ( périphérique) . Being located on the west side of Paris Ile de France region, we are on the road to Normandy, with easy access to Giverny, Auvers sur Oise, the Lisieux pilgrimage of St Therese, the D-Day beaches. The Loire valley and its gaggle of castle are a mere stone throw away : Chambord castle is a bit more than an hour drive by toll motorway.
Rental Fees
Minimum rental: 2 days during the school year; 3 or 4 days during school holidays
Midweek stays do not include friday nights due to week-end rentals.
No arrival on sundays. No departure on saturdays
All costs are included except for linens and towels for which you will be invoiced separately depending on the number of guests and the number of double or single bed sheets needed.
Private parking is available on-site for up to 20 cars, vans, trailers, camping cars....
Maximum capacity is 30 guests with no exceptions to exceed this limit ( including babies, children, and all guests including those not sleeping on site).
Linen and Towels can be provided - UPON REQUEST.
PHOTOS
Kitchenware Appliances
Fixtures & Equipment
External Features
Other Interior Facilities
Wifi, Fireplace, Towels, Bed sheets, Soap, Toilet paper, Books, Toys, Children´s Dinnerware, Fireplace Guards, Pack ’n Play/Travel Crib, Stair Gates, Extra Pillows and Blankets, Shampoo, Underfloor Heating, Professional Audio and Video Equipment
Local Attractions
Outdoor games available to our guests big and small include giant mikado, rollers, badminton, giant dominoes. There is also a giant chess board, mountain bikes, a multi-sports field in the garden which is perfect for mini football, volleyball, badminton, etc. Ping Pong, table football and so much more is available in the games room.
Within easy driving distance of La Grange Evasion are the mind blowing Château de Versailles (49 km), the charming Château de Maintenon (11km), owned by one of Louis the XIVth multiple favorites, the lovely Château de Rambouillet (15km) , and the Renaissance styled Château d'Anet ( 28km). Not to mention the Unesco World Heritage Cathedrale de Chartres (35km), a testimony to the flamboyant creativity of christian architecture in France.
Paris is 30 mins by local train from nearest train station of Rambouillet (15mn drive) into the heart of Quartier Latin, or a 50 min drive to the Paris ring road ( périphérique) . Being located on the west side of Paris Ile de France region, we are on the road to Normandy, with easy access to Giverny, Auvers sur Oise, the Lisieux pilgrimage of St Therese, the D-Day beaches. The Loire valley and its gaggle of castle are a mere stone throw away : Chambord castle is a bit more than an hour drive by toll motorway.
There are 3 accrobranches leisure centres within one hour drive to the property. Visit castles, museums, cathedrals, writers' houses, you will find plenty of attractions in the surrounding area for both young and old including:
Wildlife Park Thoiry
Zoo refuge of Nogent the Phaye
Animal Park / Bird of Prey show in Espace Rambouillet
Castles of Rambouillet, Maintenon and Versailles
Castles of Anet, Dampierre and Breteuil (Choisel)
Notre Dame Cathedral (Chartres)
Abbey of Vaux de Cernay
Royal Chapel of Dreux
Moulin d'Aragon & Elsa Triolet
The castle of the Duke of Saint Simon
House of Jeanne and Leon Blum
The Marcel Proust museum (Illiers-Combray)
The Pré Catelan (Illiers- Combray)
The Castle of Villebon
House of Picassiette (Chartres)
Maurice Ravel House (Montfort L'Amaury)
Flea market village (Houdan)
Butterfly greenhouse
France Miniature
Rambolitrain
Half-timbered houses of Nogent le Roi
Special Rental Conditions
Rental contract;
The payment instalment & cancellation policy embedded in our Rental Agreement suits the way our customers book our accomodation well ahead of their stay ( from 3 to 12 months ahead). We will gladly send you a copy of our contract (in english language) for your perusal.
Due to our almost 100 % week end occupancy rate throughout the year, weekly rentals are generally from friday to friday. Other arrangements are possible on special occasions.
No arrival on sundays and no departure on saturdays.
The minimum rental is 2 days during the weekends.
The minimum rental is 3 days for most holidays.
The minimum rental is 4 days during summer and XMAS holidays.
Timetable: for an arrival at 19 pm on Friday, departure before 10 am the following Friday.
AVAILABILITY
Want to enquire about a special date ? The calendar on our own website is updated on a daily basis
Availability Calendar
Property Exterior
Local Attractions
Within easy driving distance of La Grange Evasion are the mind blowing Château de Versailles (49 km), the charming Château de Maintenon (11km), owned by one of Louis the XIVth multiple favorites, the lovely Château de Rambouillet (15km) , and the Renaissance styled Château d'Anet ( 28km). Not to mention the Unesco World Heritage Cathedrale de Chartres (35km), a testimony to the flamboyant creativity of christian architecture in France.
Paris is 30 mins by local train from nearest train station of Rambouillet (15mn drive) into the heart of Quartier Latin, or a 50 min drive to the Paris ring road ( périphérique) . Being located on the west side of Paris Ile de France region, we are on the road to Normandy, with easy access to Giverny, Auvers sur Oise, the Lisieux pilgrimage of St Therese, the D-Day beaches. The Loire valley and its gaggle of castle are a mere stone throw away : Chambord castle is a bit more than an hour drive by toll motorway.
There are 3 accrobranches leisure centres within one hour drive to the property. Visit castles, museums, cathedrals, writers' houses, you will find plenty of attractions in the surrounding area for both young and old including:
Wildlife Park Thoiry
Zoo refuge of Nogent the Phaye
Animal Park / Bird of Prey show in Espace Rambouillet
Castles of Rambouillet, Maintenon and Versailles
Castles of Anet, Dampierre and Breteuil (Choisel)
Notre Dame Cathedral (Chartres)
Abbey of Vaux de Cernay
Royal Chapel of Dreux
Moulin d'Aragon & Elsa Triolet
The castle of the Duke of Saint Simon
House of Jeanne and Leon Blum
The Marcel Proust museum (Illiers-Combray)
The Pré Catelan (Illiers- Combray)
The Castle of Villebon
House of Picassiette (Chartres)
Maurice Ravel House (Montfort L'Amaury)
Flea market village (Houdan)
Butterfly greenhouse
France Miniature
Rambolitrain
Half-timbered houses of Nogent le Roi
In the area
This Property is situated in Yvelines, Ile-de-France
Nearest Airport: Orly
Nearest Station: Rambouillet 15mins
Nearest Ferry: Le Havre
Nearest Beach: Etangs de Hollande
Nearest Ski Resort:
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.