The gîte consists of a 17th century tower on 5 levels linked by a spiral staircase. It is equipped with all modern conveniences. It is completely separate from the owners’ house, which is nearby. The photos and plan below show the layout of the gîte.

In the grounds surrounding the gîte are the ruins of an ancient 15th century fortress, a fishing lake of approximately one and a half hectares and a 2nd class river. The gîte is a 17th century tower surrounded by the ruins of an ancient fortress which was destroyed by the English in 1451. It is situated in the north-eastern corner of the Mayenne, a department of the Pays de Loire region .

The surrounding countryside offers peace and quiet and delightful walks. It is also an area of great historical interest, with outstanding sites ranging from the Renaissance through the Middle-Ages to Pre-historic times. Here are a few examples within a 20 km radius:

The medieval theme park of Clairbois with a reconstruction of a 13th century fortified farm. Here you can watch knights jousting and eat medieval fare (photo below right).

Lassay les Chateux (below left) an imposing 15th century fortress, still intact with 2 further 15th century castles nearby, the ruined ‘Bois Frou’ and the handsome ‘Bois Thibault’ in the course of restoration.

Saulges with its caves and canyon cut into the valley by the river Erve, is a classified Natura 2000 area. It is also a prehistoric site with traces of human life going back 100 000 years.

The town of Jublains, founded by the Romans on a site once revered by the ancient Gauls. The remains of the Roman theatre, temple and baths at Jublains are impressive and well worth a visit.