FORBOISERIE Large Family Mansion

Forboiserie is an old house built before the Great War. It has been maintained by our family and has retained its identity and its history. Most of the trees were planted by our grandfather Gustave. Some are hundred years old. Many are rare species. Our grandfather loved trees. You will find home in conditions which are those of our personal use with its simplicity, its qualities and its rusticity. The house belongs to our family for a century. It is filled with beautiful memories and a friendly and relaxing energy. You will feel "at home " . For your comfort, we offer a living space of 250m2 . You will find the following amenities: washing machine , dishwasher , refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, television. Bed linen and towels are not included in the price. We can offer this service. Thank you for contacting us. During July and August we only rent for entire Week from saturday to saturday. During this period, bed Linen and towels are free of charges. - On the ground floor : kitchen, office, dining room, living room, two double bedrooms with bathroom. - On the first floor, 3 double bedrooms, 1 bedroom with 3 single beds. - On the second floor, 1 big bedroom to allow young children to sleep in dormitories (4 single beds) and 1 bedroom with 1 single bed. The house is at your entire disposal, you will have access to all rooms, except attics and some closets. Christophe lives in the former home of the guards and will bring you all the help and information that might be helpful: - Operation of the house - Tourist information about the region Furthermore, we will be available by email and phone during your stay. The house is secluded, you will have no neighbors. You rest will not be troubled. The house is located in Puisaye, a green ans beautiful region. In the surroundings you will find many tourist attractions and leisure activities. Tourist towns: - Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye and its potteries at 10 km; - Saint-Fargeau and its castle, museum, and summer show at 20 km; - Sancerre and its wineries at 25km; - Gien and its earthenware at 50 km; - Vézelay and its basilica at 70 km; Outdoor leisure activities: - The Loire Valley for swimming, horse walks, canoeing tours, bird watching, and its many castles at 10 km; - The medieval castle site of Guédelon (castle construction with techniques from the Middle Ages) at 18 km. - The animal Park of Boutissaint at 18 km; - The Bourdon Lake (sail boats and boards, fishing ...) at 20 km; - The circuit in trees (tree climbing) at 80 km; - As quiet roads for cycling, woods for hiking, ponds for fishing, a riding center (Gué de Frise - Arquian) and a golf course (Sancerre) within 25 km. All information are available in a binder on the coffee table, in the living room Train to Cosnes sur Loire railway station (departing from Paris Bercy ) and taxi (12Km ) But if you want to move around to appreciate the riches of the area, you will need a car There are more than a thousand books in the house. Except the ones that are in the living room, they are all available for your use. We thank you for trying to store them back where you took them. Most of them are in French but you may find some in English.