~ Classical Chamber Music Concerts at Hotel Château de la Barre, France ~

SPECIAL OFFERS AND PACKAGES

1. Grand Siècle sojourn ( 3-Night Stay )
2. Wine tasting ( 2-Night Stay )
3. Total immersion French lessons in style ( 6-Night Stay )
4. Exclusive Rental of the entire Château
5. Golf ( 3-Night Stay )
6. Chamber Music ( 2-Night Stay )

1. Grand Siècle sojourn ( 3-Night Stay )

Forget everyday life and come live the life of an XVIIIth century gentleman with the Comte and Comtesse de Vanssay, 20th generation of the family who have lived in Château de La Barre since the XIVth century. A warm welcome with chilled champagne awaits you in their elegant home full of antiques, portraits and a rich past, which Guy and Marnie look forward to sharing with you. All the rooms are decorated with period antiques, designer fabrics and overlook the gardens and 100 acre park. During the day, discover the remarkable old city of Le Mans with its Gallo-Roman walls, and the many manor houses and XIIth century churches with frescoes of this picturesque and still undiscovered countryside. The many famous châteaux of the Loire are just a little further afield.

Three nights, one candlelit dinner in the Grand Dinning Hall and English breakfasts
From 680 to 890 euros (2 persons sharing - All taxes included)

2. Wine tasting ( 2-Night Stay )

Discover the wines of the Loire and Loir Valley. Spend 2 nights in one of the unabashedly elegant and comfortable rooms of this ancestral home, Château de La Barre, hidden from the hustle and bustle in 100 acres of gardens, meadows and woods. Enjoy a candlelit dinner in the Grande Salle à Manger, during which you will discover three different wines perfectly suited to the meal and commented by the Comte de Vanssay. The following morning, after a hearty English breakfast, he will help you find the locations of good local wine producers, and that evening reserve dinner for you in one of the local restaurants renowned for its wine list.

Two nights, one candlelit dinner in the Grand Dinning Hall and English breakfasts
From 495 to 635 euros (2 persons sharing - All taxes included - Second dinner not included in price)

3. Total immersion French lessons in style ( 6-Night Stay )

The Countess de Vanssay is of Anglo-American origin, so is fluent not only in French but also in English and especially in meeting the expectations of our guests from 'the other side of the pond', making them feel truly at home whilst immersing them in French history, culture and language.

Special French lesson week beginning either March 18th or April 16th.
Other dates possible upon request

Two hours tailor-made private lessons on 5 out of 6 mornings, private guided visits of the Loire Valley châteaux, local XIIth century churches, manor houses, the old city of Le Mans, as well as a wine tasting in the afternoons.

6 nights, breakfasts, lunches and dinners (French spoken during meals too), wines, French lessons and tours
From 3,450 euros (all taxes included)

4. Exclusive Rental of the entire Château
~ An experience of a life time ~

Get your family or friends together to enjoy an exclusive holiday in the elegant and comfortable surroundings of Château de La Barre, a XIVth to XVIIIth century château in the Vanssay family since 1404.

Billiards, croquet, ping pong, internet and cable tv on site, riding 6 miles, tennis 1 mile, cycling, hiking, and many magnificent historic sites are available to visit nearby. (English breakfast included)

5 days minimum rental, 10 to 18 people
From 9,500 euros (all taxes included)

5. Golf ( 3-Night Stay )

Play three magnificent different golf courses, all within 25 miles of Château de La Barre, and spend your nights in the perfect comfort of one of the elegant rooms of this ancestral home, overlooking the gardens and the 100 acre park. A bottle of chilled Champagne and freshly cut flowers await you in your room upon arrival, as well as one candlelit dinner in the Grande Salle à Manger.

3 nights, 3 full English breakfasts, 1 dinner and 10% discount off the green fees at the 18 hole Mansgolfier and Perche courses. All golfing requires prior advance reservations especially on weekends and in the summer.

From 680 to 890 euros (all taxes included)

6. Chamber Music ( 2-Night Stay )

An exclusive chamber music concert given by two musicians of international stature.
This is a one time event on the 4th and 5th of July 2008 only. Limited availability.
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From 750 € to 950 € for 2 people for two nights, including : champagne, private visit of the château, a chamber music concert in the grand salon, candlelit dinner for two on both evenings, and two nights in one of the elegant rooms of Château de La Barre with tea, port wine and flowers from the garden, and English breakfast daily.