Sweet country home in Normandy

Sweet and typically-French country home 100 km from Paris in Michelin-starred town of Verneuil-sur-Avre, in the Eure region of Upper Normandy. Three upstairs bedrooms, sleeps six. Private garden and terrace for outdoor dining. We call our home "La Maison du Bonheur", which means the house of happiness, because whether you are inside the home or outside in its lavender and honeysuckle-filled garden, this is a happy place. Explore the bucolic French countryside with a stay in historic Verneuil sur Avre, a town that has been voted one of the most beautiful villages in France by the Michelin Guide. ("100 Plus Beaux Detours de France"). The home is situated in the "centre ville," or the center of Verneuil sur Avre, so you don't need a car! And while you are close to bakeries, restaurants and cafes, the home is quiet and calm. Want to swim but don't want to drive up to the beaches? Verneuil has a lovely pool which is open July through mid-September. Swimming classes and aquagym everyday except Thursday when the pool is closed. NOTE: The hedge that lines the terrace area is being replaced with new vegetation. There is currently a privacy fence while this replacement is taking place. The terrace remains completely private, however. This is our weekend country home, and we use this home ourselves on certain weekends/holidays when it is not rented out. The furnishings are tasteful and not "rental home furnishings." Our guests access all the home with the exception of one closet and some kitchen cupboards where we store our items that are not for guest use. This rental is self-catering. We do not supply breakfast but can show you our favorite bakery for your fresh, flaky morning croissants and delicious breads. The home has everything you need to prepare meals (we love to cook!) --from a raclette service to a slow cooker-- for the meals that you'd like to prepare yourself when you aren't taking advantage of the area's wonderful restaurants. We will welcome and orient you to the house and the town, and then leave the home to you and your family. We are always reachable by phone or email during your stay. There is a detailed manual in the home to make it easy to use the house and we leave plenty of sightseeing books, brochures and maps to enhance your stay in this amazing region. Verneuil sur Avre is a town rich in history, with beautiful, typical Norman architecture. It is listed as one of the most beautiful French villages by the Michelin Guide. The home is situated in town, within walking distance to all shops, restaurants, newsagents, farmer's market, and train station. Easy access from Paris Gare de Montparnasse (1 hour direct train, on the Paris-Granville line). The house is 100 km from Paris. You would need a car if wishing to drive to the D-Day beaches, Mont St Michel, etc. But many guests come in by train and take advantage of all that Verneuil sur Avre has to offer, doing everything by foot. There is free, unmetered, unlimited parking on our street as well as in a nearby parking lot. We require a minimum stay of three nights. We do not rent this home out longterm but are open to discussing short-term rentals. There is a small water feature, a fish pond, on the property. Small children must be under their parents' watch at all times. Owner declines any responsibility for any damage, injury or death resulting concerning the water feature (fish pond.) This is a non-smoking home.