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The Fournil gîte is a fully renovated former farmhouse dating from 1850.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Fontenay-Saint-Père, Île-de-France
  • Place, French Vexin Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, La Défense
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Palace of Versailles
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Fournil gîte is a fully renovated former farmhouse dating from 1850.

Indulge in the charm of "L'Ancien Fournil," a unique and light-filled cottage nestled in the heart of a charming village in the French Vexin region. This former 1850s building, completely renovated, promises you a most comfortable stay in an authentic setting.
Located in the valley of the famous Impressionist painters, in close proximity to Monet's garden, Van Gogh's house, Maurice Ravel's residence, and Thoiry Zoo, "L'Ancien Fournil" offers you privileged access to the cultural and natural treasures of the region.
Ideally positioned, just a stone's throw away from the A13 highway and between Rouen and Paris, you can easily reach must-visit sites and cities such as Versailles (45 minutes), Paris, and Rouen (1 hour).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number 78246000003ZF
Property # 1699059a
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fontenay-Saint-Père

Located in Fontenay-Saint-Père, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seine and Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny. Travelling with kids? Consider Aventure Land and Wow Safari Thoiry. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, ecotours and mountain biking.
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Fontenay-Saint-Père, Île-de-France

What's nearby

  • French Vexin Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • La Défense - 54 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Paris La Défense Arena - 54 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Roland Garros Stadium - 59 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Palace of Versailles - 62 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Limay Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villa Roma - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Midnight Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rive Gauche - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le D'Estrées - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fournil gîte is a fully renovated former farmhouse dating from 1850. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fournil gîte is a fully renovated former farmhouse dating from 1850.?

As of 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fournil gîte is a fully renovated former farmhouse dating from 1850. on 13 Aug 2026 start from AU$232, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Fournil gîte is a fully renovated former farmhouse dating from 1850.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Fournil gîte is a fully renovated former farmhouse dating from 1850.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fournil gîte is a fully renovated former farmhouse dating from 1850.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fournil gîte is a fully renovated former farmhouse dating from 1850. located?

This family-friendly Fontenay-Saint-Père holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of French Vexin Regional Natural Park, Seine and Notre Dame de Mantes. Île l'Aumône and Park Valley are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Gerard and Louisa were great hosts and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

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Golf stay

Very friendly people lovely accommodation, warm and clean. Plenty of room. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind comment
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful gite

The gite was lovely, had everything we needed and was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kees Jan S.

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Great house

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa c.

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A wonderful stay!

We could not fault our stay at Louisa and Gerard's gite. The gite is the best we have stayed in, with a wonderful balcony overlooking a beautiful garden. It is in such a lovely area, we could hardly believe we were so close to Paris, so we had the best of both worlds - the city and the rolling countryside. We were met with such warm friendliness. We didn't want to leave and hope we'll be able to go back to go back to see Louisa and Gerard sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Vanessa and her family were very pleasant. They were very respectful of the gîte and left it in a very clean state. We will welcome them again with great pleasure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

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Nice place, highly recommend and I'd stay again

Very nice place with a private back yard (front area is shared with the host). Very nice host, he was responsive to any questions we had. Has everything you'd expect, well appointed. Personally I loved the town, made for some nice walks / runs. From what we found, you will need to drive to a nearby town to get just about anything (aka, bread) but that wasn't a problem. Stayed with my wife and 23yo daughter. There are some reasonably narrow steps in the rental. My wife had a knee replacement done about 9 month ago and she was ok, but there are steps you will need to navigate daily between the bottom and the kitchen, then the kitchen and the bedroom / living room. I have friends and family in the area and I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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Excellent

Beautiful property, garden and veranda. Property was lovely and clean with everything we needed available. Hosts are very friendly and hospitable. As it was easter the host had even created an egg hunt in the garden which our kids enjoyed when they arrived! The location was good for access to Paris (1 hr drive) and Disneyland Paris (1.5 hrs drive) which was main purpose of our trip. As a bonus we discovered that it is also just 25 mins drive from Monet’s house and garden which was very much enjoyed on one of our more relaxing days. To round off a great week we accepted the host’s kind invitation to the local village Friday night social and the kids tried snail and the adults practised their pigeon French! Thank you to Gerard and Louisa for going out of your way to being so hospitable!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thank you for your very kind comment. We hope to see you again with your lovely children. :) Kind regards Gerard & Louisa
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig S.

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The Fournil gite is a lovely getaway in the Northern part of France. It's location works as a great base to feel you are out in the peace and tranquillity, but still with easy access by car to some key attractions - Paris (40 mins), Versailles (35 mins), Monet's Garden (25 mins), Rouen (45 mins). The gite itself has some lovely features, but a couple of points to be aware of. i/ A gorgeous terrace just off the main lounge, per pictures is ideal for enjoying a relaxing drink or even your early morning coffee & croissantsii/ lots of garden space, with covered dining area and loungers.. the pictures show the garden at it's best. Some of the furniture and the garden are not quite as polished as they look in the pictures anymoreii/ The same goes for the entrance courtyard which in the pictures looks quite polished but in reality has more of a rustic charm at presentiii/ There is no car parking directly at the property, but there are readily available spaces no more than 2-3 mins walk from the front gate and you can easily park to drop off luggage etc before moving thereiv/ The main bedroom is spacious and comfortable with a well fitted ensuitev/ The second bedroom is on the top floor which gets hot and stuffy. The property does have an aircon unit, but for the lounge only. Also the bed can only be accessed from one sidevi/ Finally be aware of the stairs, there are 4 levels and the stairs are steep, so consider if you are unstable on your feet. Overall enjoyed :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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Fab

We are a mixed group of tourists from several places in Europe, none of us spoke excellent french, who were there for a short stay of 8 days. To know, the hosts live on-site in their own little cottage. This meant that when we arrived from our late flight at around 22:30, he was there and waiting for us to check in, which was a welcome relief. The hosts Gerard and his wife are lovely, and extremely hospitable. They were welcoming to their home and showed us everything we needed to know for a lovely stay. The house is much bigger than we expected. There are two good-size bedrooms and a lounge, which has two sofabeds. with an upstairs and downstairs WC, which caters well for a mixed group. There is a kitchen, induction hobs and various items of cookware and crockery, in addition to some other cooking necessities which happily did the job, and a balcony and a gazebo for outside dining. Other quirks include a log fire, which we didn't really use given the 35+c temperatures(!) and a lovely plum tree, which we did use. Lots. Overall, highly recommended, and will probably come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2020
Thank you, Brian, for your kind comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay in our rural gîte and we hope to see you again to continue your sightseeing tour in the valley of the impressionists. Gerard
Verified

8/10 Good

Beate A.

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Disliked: Listing accuracy
Das Ferienhaus ist ein Altbau im Hinterhaus, so dass man zunächst ein Hoftor öffnen und über den Hof gehen muss, um an die Tür zu kommen. Dort enge und steile Treppe in die Küche mit Essplatz. Von dort weitere Treppe nach oben ins Wohnzimmer, von dort geht die Tür in Schlafzmmer mit Bad. Man muss also gut zu Fuß sein. Küche ist sehr gut eingerichtet, Gastgeber sehr freundlich. Als es kalt wurde und die Heizung noch nicht lief, brachte er Radiator. Beschreibung insofern falsch, dass keine Abstellmöglichkeit für PKW besteht! Zum Aus- und Einladen kann man kurz auf der sehr engen Straße halten, dann Parkplatz ca. 50 m entfernt an der Straße.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie W.

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Ein so tolles Haus

Die Unterkunft war perfekt und der Vermieter war so freundlich und aufmerksam!! Beste Unterkunft, die wir je hatten. Vielen Dank für alles, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Stéphanie und ihre reizende kleine Familie waren sehr angenehme Gäste, die die Hausregeln des Ferienhauses respektiert haben. Sie haben die Unterkunft in einem tadellos sauberen Zustand hinterlassen, genauso wie sie sie bei ihrer Ankunft vorgefunden hatten. Ihre drei kleinen Jungen waren entzückend. Wir empfehlen sie wärmstens weiter.
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10/10 Excellent

Ursula G.

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Sehr empfehlenswert

Die liebevoll eingerichtete Wohnung und ein gemütlicher Garten machten unseren Aufenthalt zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Die Wohnung hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen und wir haben die Ruhe in dem idyllischen Dorf genossen. Herr und Frau Gerard waren unglaublich nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Wir waren während der Olympischen Spiele zu Gast und sind daher häufig nach Paris gefahren, was kein Problem war. Auch ein Ausflug ans Meer war mit dem Auto in weniger als einer Stunde möglich. Wir können die Wohnung uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen und würden uns freuen, wenn wir wieder einmal zu Gast bei der Familie Gerard sein dürfen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Vielen Dank für Ihren freundlichen Kommentar
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anja-Katharina H.

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Der tollste Gastgeber!

Es ist eine sehr liebevoll eingerichtete Ferienwohnung in absolut toller Lage. Die Gastgeber sind wunderbare Menschen. Sehr herzlich und freundlich. Man spürt,dass man willkommen ist. Vielen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID P.

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Endroit parfait et tranquille

Des le debut Gerard et Louisa ont ete exceptionnel. La maison est vraiment belle. Meme si c'est un vieille construction, l'interieur est moderne et propre. Toutes les choses necessaires sont la. A 5 minutes d'auto des marches d'alimentation. Proche de Rouen et Paris. Nous y retournerons sans doute quand on reviens vers Paris
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Merci pour votre aimable commentaire 🙂. J'espère que nous aurons l'occasion de vous revoir. Bonne soirée à vous. Gérard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

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Ruhe und Entspannung

Wir waren 1 Woche da, wurden herzlich empfangen und genossen die Ruhe. Der Gastgeber war zuvorkommend und bei Fragen immer behilflich. Ein gepflegtes Haus, es hat an nichts gefehlt. 2 getrennte Bäder, Gästetoilette, komplett ausgestattete Küche. Ein Garten mit 2 Terassen zur freihen Verfügung. Viel Natur und Ruhe rundherum. Nahegelegene Ausflugsziele sowie Nähe zur Metropole Paris mit unendlich vielen Möglichkeiten.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard E.

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Tolle Unterkunft

Die Unterkunft entspricht in allen Bereichen den Beschreibungen, ist mit allen notwendigen Dingen ausgestattet und sehr sauber. Die Vermieter sind nett und unkompliziert, dabei hilfsbereit und mit Tipps zu Unternehmungen zur Stelle, wenn es erwünscht ist; ansonsten halten sie sich eher im Hintergrund. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Stadtausflüge nach Paris (am besten per Bahn) oder in die nähere Umgebung (Tal der Impressionisten). Wir können diese Unterkunft sehr empfehlen!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Willem K.

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Heerlijk rustig

We hebben een heerlijk rustig verblijf gehad en genoten van de rust in de omgeving. Parijs is prima aan te rijden.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Dank u voor uw vriendelijke commentaar. Wij wensen u een heel gelukkig nieuwjaar
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10/10 Excellent

Guido W.

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Ruhe und Erholung in der Nähe von Paris

Wir haben die Ferienwohnung genutzt um Paris und die Umgebung zu besuchen. Nach den Besuchen im quirligen Paris ein Ort der Entspannung und Ruhe. Wir sind herzlich aufgenommen worden und haben uns gut mit dem gastfreundlichen Vermieter unterhalten können. Im Kühlschrank stand eine Flasche Cidre für uns, es gab Äpfel aus dem eigenen Garten und auch andere Kleinigkeiten wie Gewürze, Shampoo, o.ä. waren vorhanden. Die Wohnung ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt, es hat nichts gefehlt. Sie ist sehr geschmackvoll und gemütlich renoviert worden und sehr sauber. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Empfehlung für Paris Besucher: - Mit dem Auto zum Bahnhof "Mantes-la-jolie" fahren und dort im Parkhaus abstellen. - Am Bahnhof sofort das Familienticket für Zug, Bus, Metro, Funiculaire kaufen, ca. 18,-€/Person/Tag. - Die Zuglinie endet im Gare St. Lazare, wo man in Bus und Metro umsteigen kann. Vielen Dank für den angenehmen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2022
Vielen Dank für Ihren freundlichen Kommentar und dafür, dass Sie die Unterkunft sehr sauber und ordentlich verlassen haben. Es ist uns eine Freude, Sie beim nächsten Mal begrüßen zu dürfen. Haben Sie einen guten Tag. Gerhard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John-Nathan H.

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Fijn verblijf

We verbleven een week in dit vakantiehuis. Met de wagen is het een goeie uitvalsbasis om verschillende bezienswaardigheden in Frankrijk te verkennen. Het huisje zelf is heel net en biedt zowat alle comfort die je kan verwachten. Bij hele warme dagen is er een mobiele airco ter beschikking. We herinneren ons ook een heel hartelijke gastheer die ons, net zoals zijn vrouw, goed heeft ontvangen en die we gedurende de week ook regelmatig hebben gezien en gesproken (ze wonen op dezelfde site). We zouden deze locatie dus zeker aanbevelen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice V.

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Fantastisch

Fijn huisje. Prettig contact met eigenaar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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the property was charming and very clean

The property was very charming with very helpful hosts .
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roel v.

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Small but everything you need.

After inquiring, the friendly hosts arranged a third bed. This allowed us to stay comfortably in the house, which is small but bigger as advertised. Quiet village, lovely surroundings. Private garden and a lovely terrace. Kitchen is very small, but has everything you need. Two toilets (one in bathroom with shower) , separate bathroom, nice bedroom next to the living room with the 'kids room' situated above the kitchen. Great little mansion, friendly hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcos B.

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Great place with a great host

We stayed at the cottage for 5 days, since our arrival Gerard was an amazing host, making sure everything was clear and we were feeling at home. Gave a lot of attention to how we should take care with the kids, also making sure they’d have fun. I definitely recommend the place. It’s spacious and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna H.

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Herbsturlaub mit der Familie im Tal der Impressionisten

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne und erholsame Woche! Die Ferienwohnung war in einem sehr guten Zustand und Ausstattung, die Vermieter sehr gastfreundlich und hilfsbereit. Es gibt in der Nähe viel zu unternehmen, wir waren z.B. in Versailles, Giverny, Les Andelys,...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2021
Thank you for your kind comment and for the correction you made to our German presentation text. We also appreciated that you left the house very clean and we will be very happy to welcome you again whenever you wish. Gerard
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10/10 Excellent

dimitri c.

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propre, confortable et très sympa

La maison est très belle et tellement propre. Tout est fourni, comme promis. Assez de place pour une famille avec 3 enfants. Le jardin est très agreable pour se réposer, manger et pour les enfants pour jouer. les propriétaires habitent juste à côté et sont toujours disponible pour vous si nécessaire. ils sont surtout très sympathiques et aussi très amicaux avec les enfants. Ils ont fait de leur mieux même si nos enfants ne parlaient ni Français ni Anglais. Le village est très pittoresque. A 5 à 10 minutes en voiture il y a quelques grands magasins où vous pourrez faire vos courses. Il y a beaucoup à faire et visiter dans la région: France Miniature, Versailles, Paris, Giverny(Jardins de Monet), Thoiry Safari&Zoo, Les Andelys, Evreux, Rouen,.. En bref, nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances. Merci beacoup à Gérard et Louisa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2021
Thank you for your kind comment. We also appreciated that you left the house very clean and we will be very happy to welcome you again whenever you wish. Gerard

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