~ European Architectural Heritage Weekend ~
September 17th to 19th : Behind Closed Doors : Private Homes and Gardens open up once a year for the European Architectural Heritage Weekend.
Discover the rich hidden heritage of private homes of the Perche and Loir Region...as guests of Comte and Comtesse de Vanssay in their elegant château, which has been in the family for more than 600 years.
| Friday 17 Sept: | - | Champagne cocktails in the ornate Grand Salon |
| - | Private visit of the Château | |
| - | Grand Siècle Dinner in the XVIIth century formal dining room | |
| Saturday 18 Sept: | - | "Treasure Hunt" with a special map provided by your hosts to discover the hidden gems of the Region |
| - | Massive sculpted oak doors reveal Renaissance Courtyards | |
| - | Dinner at the Maison d'Elise opposite the Maison Scarron | |
| - | Sound and Light show on the Gallo Roman walls & the gothic cathedral of the Plantagenet City of Le Mans | |
| Sunday 19 Sept: | - | Continue your "Treasure Hunt" into the little Loir river, its Renaissance Manors, its Romanesque XIIth century chapels, its romantic gardens. |
Price: 325 euros to
425 euros pp (depending upon room chosen) includes: