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The Manoir de Maffrecourt in the Champagne region, France.

We would like to invite you to enjoy a unique experience.... to stay at the Manoir de Maffrecourt, superior accommodation in the Champagne region and we are open all year! Great for famillies with tots, babies or older children and couples seeking a romantic break in the Champagne region.. "we could not have been any happier with this lucky find! " exclaimed Andrea from Amsterdam (See Latest Reviews). Rated "Excellent" on TripAdvisor. Rated #2 & #3 in France on Villarenters.com.

We can accommodate 10 people (when you book both gites use discount code "take2" during the booking process). Mirabelle apartment sleeps 6 and Cerise cottage sleeps 4 (excluding babies). 2009 is in full swing and we have already welcomed guests from Australia, Russia, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, The Hague, and the UK. and this is traditionally the busy "Booking Season" so you will see our booking calendar changes every day!

It's easy to get here, only 3 hours from Calais and 2 hours along the A4 from Paris CDG airport and within easy reach of the Champagne Houses in Reims and Epernay and the perfect Ski and Summer Stopover for a night or two, or more if you wish. See our dedicated short and overnight stay stopover website: www.champagne-stopover.com. Prices start from only 19.50€ per person per night in Gite Mirabelle for a party of 6! An excellent menu of home prepared meals is available to enjoy in your apartment or cottage... "Sandra's mastery of French cooking has to be tried to be believed!" complemented Peter from Australia and Beata, a Restaurateur from London exclaimed "order your breakfast and dinner which Sandra prepares for you with passion - Highly recommended"

Come and enjoy a Summer or Autumn Break in Maffrecourt. You could visit Disneyland Resort Paris just 90 minutes away. To make your 2009 booking please see our booking calendar. This year we have a new larger pool over 23m2, the weather is warm so this is a perfect time to enjoy a night or two, a weekend away or a short break holiday. For the last four years we have been almost fully booked and unable to accommodate everyone who wanted to stay, especially during the school holiday periods, so if your chosen dates are available we encourage you to make your booking as soon as possible. You'll enjoy all the advantages and services of a bijou hotel but the space, freedom and informality of your own private apartment or cottage and prices for one of our lovely gite apartments start from only 105 Euro per night!. Stop Over if you're travelling further into France as we're en route to Strasbourg, Nancy, Dijon, Lyon, the Alps, Geneva and all across central Europe!

Sorry, your browser doesn't support Java(tm). Why Choose the Manoir de Maffrecourt?? You will be staying in the heart Champagne-Ardenne countryside 5 minutes from Sainte Menehould, the birth place of Dom Perignon, and set between the capital of the Champagne region Chalons en Champagne and the historic town of Verdun.

Our two superior gites are set amidst the imposing surroundings of a traditional champenois manoir with its grape vine clad walls. Steeped in history the manoir has enjoyed a colourful past surviving the French Revolution, two world wars, German occupation and a tornado. During WW1, in 1918 the "Manoir" then known as "Chateau Maffrecourt" played host as the HQ for the Americans in particular the U.S. Army’s famous African American 369th Infantry Regiment the "Harlem Hellfighters". There are some excellent WW1 trenches and battle sites nearby.

You will have unrestricted use of the 5 acre gardens with its orchard of fruit trees which provide us with the apples for our delicious apple juice (click here to see production!) and the Mirabelle plums for our own "eau de vie" both available for you to enjoy during your stay. A further 1000 mixed deciduous and evergreen trees provide natural sun shade on hot days and a perfect setting for relaxing with a glass of Champagne and a good book. Come and enjoy the forest, the lakes, the history and of course the Champagne also Hot Air Balloon flights over Champagne Ardenne are available during the summer months by special arrangement, please ask for details. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break, a romantic escape or a fun family holiday, you will find it all here because this is a real French vacation.

If you need to keep on top of things while you are on holiday, bring your laptop, it's no problem, we have full high speed internet connectivity. We also provide a PC in reception exclusively for guests' use.

We also have bicycles for hire, for all the family, to enable you to explore the region at a comfortable pace, for the perfect cycling holiday in France!  A selection of sun loungers, garden chairs and benches are scattered around the gardens for you to enjoy the views, the sunsets and soak up the sun. For the ultimate in relaxation, try our hammock which swings gently under the canopy of a walnut tree.

To get your holiday off to a good start why not pre-order from our special "Meals from the Manoir" menu for the night of your arrival. A selection of tasty home cooked evening meals and breakfastsare available throughout your stay delivered to your gite hot and ready to enjoy at the time of your choice. take-away.

And .... to make your visit complete, we are proud to offer Champagne by the case, from Comte Audoin De Dampierre, a local producer of fine Champagnes, wines and cognacs, available directly to you at wholesale "cave" prices, and in stock from our cellar! You will enjoy our weekly Dampierre champagne tasting evenings, a relaxed, social evening to meet other guests, learn a little about how Champagne is made and sample some or all of the champagnes in the range and discover some of the history of the Dampierre family.Did you see Count Audoin De Dampierre in BBC 2's Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure? If you missed it you can buy the DVD of Oz And James's Big Wine Adventure now - click here. Buy just ONE case of Dampierre Champagne and we can now ship your order anywhere in the World.

Your visit would not be complete without a trip to Epernay and Reims for a tour of the Champagne cellars (open all year!). We recommend you spend a day travelling along the Route Touristique which meanders gently through the pretty villages and vineyards. When you get tired of looking at the scenery, you can stop and sample the local produce at one of the many famous Champagne houses. Daily guided tours are available.

Enjoy a glass or two of "Valmy" Biere, a local Champenois beer made in the next village and also available from us by the case or individually.

Travelling by Eurotunnel or ferry ? See our dedicated French Travel Website for the latest deals and offers for Eurotunnel and all the major ferry operators and airlines - CLICK HERE You can now also travel here by TGV from Paris in only 45 minutes.

To get you in the holiday mood we have a selection of our favourite French radio stations for you to listen to before your journey. CLICK HERE, and don't leave home without "Destination Champagne: The Individual Traveller's Guide to Champagne - The Region and Its Wines" You'll find it interesting before you even leave home on your journey to France!

Enjoy all the fun of Disneyland Resort Paris (once called Euro Disney), a great day out which the whole family will enjoy. The magic is just an easy 90 minutes away along the A4 ! CLICK HERE to buy your tickets on-line and save 15%

Guests have said ............ Gite Cerise "We spent 3 nights and 4 days at the Manoir as an adult antidote to 3 nights and 4 days at Eurodisney. We were a little concerned that our children, aged 12 and 9, would become bored after the full on action of Disney but they loved it. They lapped up the freedom to go and explore, climb trees, to be independent. We had a fantastic relaxing time. The Gite we stayed in was clean and bright, had all the facilities you could need, including a full kitchen. The Gite opens onto a magnificent lawn with the orchard beyond, ideal for laying on the provided sunbeds in the sun or under the trees in the dappled shade. The grounds extend to some 6 acres and then onto a farm track with fields all around. It was so nice to be able to walk to the end of the garden, onto the farm track and then wander among the fields. We had a couple of great walks spotting numerous butterflies, birds of prey and a couple of hares. Didn't manage to get up early enough to see the deer but the kids had fun following the tracks. Manoir de Maffrecourt rated "excellent" by 10 travellers We booked dinner for our first night, very nice and good value after the extortionate prices at Disney. We also had a lovely breakfast delivered in the morning. The town is about 5 minutes away in the car and has a couple of supermarkets, restaurants, banking facilities etc. The Manoir itself is a charming building and the owners are doing a magnificent job of refurbishment, you get a real feel that it is an organic living thing and yes I am jealous. The owners were always happy to stop for a chat and answer questions about the Manoir that I'm sure they must have heard a thousand times. And finally my youngest daughter asked as we left for home "can we do this holiday again next year" ? " I think we have had enough theme parks for a while" I replied. " No not the Disney bit, the bit in the cottage, in the woods , with the dog" she retorted. I think Walt could take a lesson in how to really appeal to kids and adults! " Kevin from Kent, UK - May 2009 - rated 5 out of 5 for Value, Rooms, Location, Cleanliness & Service Via TripAdvisor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "It was our first trip (we were 3 single friends) to the Champagne country and we could not have been any happier with this lucky find! Grant and Sandra were incredibly gracious & personable hosts, the home cooked meals were amazing, and the on-site champagne/wine/beer/apple juice bar was just perfect. The Manior is very charming – you can buy fresh bread from a delivery truck every morning! – and the garden on a nice, sunny day is particularly wonderful. The tranquil setting and stunning views at Manior Maffrecourt could not be beat. And if you want a break from the champagne, there are other very interesting sites nearby, like the largest WWI American Cemetery in Europe. Just make sure you have a GPS or a really good map because those little country roads can be quite confusing. " Andrea from Amsterdam, The Netherlands - May 2009 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle " Superb accommodation in a beautiful, tranquil setting within easy reach of all major destinations within Champagne. Grant and Sandra could not have been more helpful, and we look forward to booking our next trip to the Manoir." Craig from London (UK) - May 2009 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise Wonderful welcome from the owners who couldn't have been more helpful. The cottage was charming, well equipped and with a very comfortable bed. Our dogs loved being able to have a good run in the grounds. Delicious evening meal and breakfast. Wish we could have stayed longer! Mark Rowsell, Pershore (UK) - March 2009 - rated 10/10 for service, staff, cleanliness, comfort & value - via booking.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle Complete peace and quiet was what we were looking for and that is exactly what we got. We had the most lovely relaxing holiday. Sandras cooking was a godsend - delicious and meant very little time spent in the kitchen which is always welcome on holiday! Both Grant and Sandra were wonderfully welcoming and charming hosts. We also brought our dog, who had the best holiday ever and was happily exhausted every day after running around with Hector. I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to get away from it all. Lucy from the Hague - March 2009 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle and Gite Cerise "Fantastic setting with fantastic owners who really made all of us feel at home." Katy from Amsterdam - November 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "Very peaceful, our gite was overlooking the gardens with fruit trees and sounds of a nature. Gite was very clean and had all the essentials that we required. Owners are very friendly and helpfull, they have organized our trips to local champagne houses and a wonderfull trip to Disneyland Resort Paris. The location is perfect to do as much as you want or as little as you wish to. When visiting the Manoir dont forget to sample a wonderfull jams and fruit juices that , the owners are making from the own fruit trees. You can also order your breakfast or dinner which, Sandra prepares for you with passion.Highly recomended, good value for money, friendly and relaxing athmosphire. We will be back." Beata and Adrian from London, UK - October 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "The Gite Mirabelle was clean and very comfortable. Grant and Sandra are excellent hosts, and Sandra's mastery of French cooking has to be tried to be believed! There were four of us and we all enjoyed our stay immensely. The location provided an ideal base for us to travel to Reims and Epernay, and also to Verdun. Well recommended." Peter from Canberra, Australia - October 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise & Mirabelle "Superb week at the Manoir. A perfect place to relax, whether in the gorgeous big garden, or just in the peaceful countryside. Grant and Sandra were perfect hosts, making sure we were catered for on arrival and giving us plenty of helpful tips during our stay. Would definitely try and go back there" Gareth and family from Edinburgh, UK - September 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "We have had such a wonderful holiday, the welcome has been warm and you have given us great tips and advice which has made our travels easy and stress-free! Jack has loved the gardens and never wants to leave and Hector is now his new best friend! The Gite has been beautiful and our evenings of B-B-Q and the most wonderful sunsets have been fantastic. The Champagne Tasting was a truly lovely evening and "Madame Cliquot" has been given a run for her money by the Count de Dampierre and we are looking forward to drinking more at home. Thank you so much for a wonderful week and we hope to return soon." Heather, Simon & Chrissie & Jack (King of the Bathroom Boudoir) from UK - August 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "Our 6th visit - speaks for itself really doesnt it? Sandra and Grant are the most accommodating and friendly people you could wish for as Gite owners. We spent this time around buying candy-textured honey in the local market, watching and photographing the swallows as they prepared to return to Africa, whooshing round Thunder Mountain at Disneyland, eating in the wonderful workers cafes (no menu _ its whatever's cooking, but always delicious with 3/4 courses - better than most restaurants and much cheaper), and talking and drinking with our lovely hosts. This time we left with the swallows. We'll all be back shortly " Steve, Pam & Charlie from London, UK - August 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "We had a great time with our two children (2 and 5 years). The outside space was wonderful and so quiet. The gite itself was well equiped and very comfortable - the satelite TV was very welcome for the children after a busy day out! The champagne tasting evening was a lot of fun as well as very informative - thanks Grant and Sandra. One final comment from the children - "We love Hector!" Sarah and Jim from Reading, UK - August 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "A beautifully appointed gite set in lovely gardens and surrounded by attractive countryside. The Manoir de Maffrecourt provided us with an ideal "chill-out" place. It is picturesque and peaceful and the tranquility is contagious. Even the kids caught the bug and forgot about their Nintedo games for some time. And to top it all Grant and Sandra are both excellent hosts and enthusiastic proponents of their new home patch. It is really nice to have their local knowledge to find the best places to shop, eat or visit. Finally there is Hector the dog. Everybody loves Hector!" Gareth from Stourbridge UK - August 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "Grant and Sandra have thought of everything a family could want or need for relaxation and fun in the Champagne countryside. And, judging from our fellow guests (a group of friends) they've nailed it for non-families as well! Gite Cerise was absolutely charming and perfect with views onto both the formal garden and expansive orchard. We loved having our own outdoor seating area where we enjoyed delicious home-cooked meals by Sandra and later an endless supply of tasty local beer, gorgeous Dampierre champagne and stars. Our toddler had a treasure trove of stimulation and fun. From the toy chest full of toys to the swing in the orchard to the push toys, bike ride, gardens and the world's best dog and friend, Hector. The gorgeous location, daily boulangerie delivery and attentive & gracious hosts made the perfect weekend complete. We simply can't think of anything they've not covered. It's the perfect place for a weekend and ideally longer! We'll definitely be visiting again! Thank you! ("Bon jour, Hector!") " Amy & Sean - USA - May 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "We were unsure of where to stay when we went to France, but I stumbled across the Web Site for Manoir De Maffrecourt and pleased I did. On arrival Grant and Sandra were very helpful gave us a full tour around of the gite and gardens. Never having been to the Champagne Region, they were very helpful and gave us lots of tips of where to visit and what to do. We would definitely go again when the opportunity arises" James from Worcester UK - February 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "Thank you so much for your knowledge & hospitality. We wouldn't have seen half as much if it wasn't for your willing assistance. We loved your Champagne tasting and learning all that you taught. We loved your enthusiasm!!! Thanks especially from Elly who loved all the toys!! Fantastic Gite, wonderful hosts. We will be back" Families Higgins & Perkins, Australia - January 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "The standard of accommodation was exceptional. Lovely setting in a quiet location, with easy access to the autoroute. We were well catered for - a family extending from grandchildren through to grandmother, and all had a wonderful time." Loretta from London, UK - December 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the champagne tasting evening was a great fun. Grant and Sandra are excellent hosts (Grant even acted as chauffeur into the nearest town when we were celebrating a birthday!). We would hope to go back one day." Peter from Cheltenham, England - October 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle “we booked a two bedroom gite over the internet for our 3 day visit to the champagne region; we were expecting something basic for the price but were pleasantly surprised to find a lovely 2 bed flat you would be happy to live in full time (maybe with a few less kids) packed with ammenities. Our daughter Natasha also got over her fear of Dogs too! Whilst the weather was inclement the welcome was warm and friendly and we can not recommend staying at the Manoir high enough” Robert & Caroline Lamden and 4 children, Berkshire - August 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "A very beautiful house and gite. The rural setting and gardens are picture postcard. We have now fallen in love with this part of France. Excellent value for money. We couldnt have been looked after any better - Grant and his wife were friendly and always there to offer advice on where to go and things to do when the weather was not particularly brilliant. We enjoyed the gardens and helping to pick the mirabelle plums!! We would return again and would recommend it. Anyone who always travels to the coast should try this part odf france - its like bring in derbyshire without the traffic and on a much larger scale!! - lovely!!" Mary from UK - August 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "Super holiday and again consistent with other reviewers we experienced first class hospitality from the proprietors. We took our young family and they loved playing in the orchard and running around with Hector. Even on wet days there are things to do with lots of advice from Grant and Sandra. Disney is only 90 mins away and again we had lots of help and advice on how to best use our time at the park. A very peaceful place. We stayed in Gite Cerise which enters onto the garden - great to relax in and sit and sip the champagne that is on hand. You feel that you are in rural France but with the comfort of having British hosts to guide you." David from Barham, UK - August 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "I can't remember having a better holiday. The area, atmosphere, accommodation, welcome and peace were beyond compare and much needed. We are already planning our return. Looking forward to seeing you soon " Jill from Llandudno - July 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "It's been just over 3 weeks since we got back from our holiday and we are already planning the next one! From the moment we arrived, Grant & Sandra made us feel welcome and relaxed and the beautiful setting of the Manoir de Maffrecourt was out of this world. Gite Cerise has been beautifully decorated and the whole setting far exceeded our expectations. We had the most fantastic holiday ever and Grant & Sandra's hospitality and knowledge of the champagne region was superb. The champagne tasting evening is not to be missed - what a great way to spend a warm summers evening! We have made a great friendship with Grant & Sandra (and we miss Hector!). This was a holiday that we will never forget and have already recommended it to many friends." Louise & Cliff Meen - July 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "Our hopes & dreams for an "extra-special" holiday to celebrate our 50th birthdays were totally surpassed by the fabulous gite, friendly, helpful & welcoming hosts, an ambience of peace & relaxation and an oasis in which to unwind! Thankyou for all you have done to make our stay "the holiday of holidays"!!" Linda and Simon - Leicestershire - June 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "We had a fantastic time at the Manoir. The gite itself was lovely with great pesonal touches and very baby friendly. Grant and Sandra were very welcoming and couldn't do enough to make our holiday fantastic. Have alreasdy recommended the gite to friends and am sure we'll be back again soon!" Louise and Mathew - London - May 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "We have stayed at a few Gites and this one is deffinately the best! It was very clean and the attention to detail was excellent and made our stay a home from home experience. The bed was so comfy and the big white fluffy towels are 'to die for'! The kitchen was very well equipped and the owners had 'thought of everything' that one might need, when staying away from home in another country. Grant and Sandra were so welcoming and friendly and made you feel that you could call on them and ask for anything. Lastly but not least...... Hector was an added bonus!" Rob and Shirley Sowray - York - May 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "I do not believe I have ever seen France in any other season as in winter. I find France to be more at peace in this particular season. Our visit to Champagne in January was an experience as all my experiences were in Burgundy, Alsace and Paris, how to say it simply "Fantastic". Our stay at the Manoir De Maffrecourt was greeted with a warm welcome from Sandra and Grant. They ensured that our stay would be comfortable and their hospitality was terrific. As there was three in our party Grant graciously upgraded us all to the larger suite. The greatest detail of all is the well stocked refrigerator and easy access of Champagne in case you were low on supply or just plain out. Well done Grant. The Manoir De Maffrecourt sits perched on a small hill looking over vast amounts of rolling hills. This makes for great walking and exploring for hours with the family pet . It must be just beautiful in the summer. Our gite was comfortable and allowed us to prepare our own meals and sit back to ponder the idea on which Champagne to pop. The one thing we did miss was the fireplace. But Grant mentioned he was working on this detail. Being a vacationer in Winter this is a must. I would definately return, but I think this time I would like to give it a go in Spring. Sandra and Grant, I would like to thank you once again. I hope you enjoyed the Blackforest Honey and I apologize for the lateness of this review. All the very best to both of you and a big hello to your dog (I forgot his name) sorry. " Patrick from Berlin, Germany - review May 2007 for a stay in January 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "An excellent gite in the beautiful countryside. Well equipped and comfortable. Excellent hosts. Ideal for relaxing and exploring the Champagne region" Janet and Ian - Kent - April 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "Beautifully located, this pristine gite was perfect. Exceptional in every way" Nicky and Tony - Cheshire - April 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "Mirabelle is one of the best Gites we have stayed in. Grant and Sandra are fabulous hosts and the gite was brilliant for our toddler - everything you could possibly need. We would definitely visit again. Oh - the champagne tasting was not to be missed either" Louise Harry - Berkshire - November 2006 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "Loved the gite, great hosts and location." Sarah Hill - Wiltshire - November 2006 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle Manoir de Maffrecourt exceeded all of our expectations. My wife, 18 month old son, and I visited the Gite in April, 2006. Grant and Sandra looked after all of our needs. I was particularly impressed by the preparations they made for our son's visit (crib, stuffed animals, toys, etc.). Plus, Grant and Sandra's children were absolutely delightful and our son, Patrick continues to speak about them fondly (apparently 18 month olds have a great memory!). The accomodations are superb ...... Ted Barry - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - April 2006 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "It's got to be good - this was our THIRD visit, and what Sandra and Grant have set up provides us with a great mix of calm, exploration, friendliness, great local food and wine (hunt out the small and totally unadvertised lunchtime cafes in the middle of nowhere!) and the best reception you'll find anywhere. Meet the local Mayor, see the WWI trenches, taste Sandra's scrummy jam, grab a case or two of local wine or champagne, view the nesting Mirabelle Swallows (who've been returning to this site for generations) or just sit staring at the landscape as the sun goes down... Oh, and the Gites are wonderful, naturally. Lovely, as ever. See you soon!" Steve, Pam & Charlie from London - August 2006 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise Very quiet and relaxing with very friendly hosts, the grounds that are available to you are outstanding, the addition of a splash pool was a pleasant surprise, will definately revisit in a couple of years. David Corbett - Wales - August 2006 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle Our gite exceeded our expectations because we were looking for up-market accommodation in typical French countryside in a typical French village - with no commercialisation. The gite was furnished very stylishly and the crisp linen and white cotton towels contributed to the luxurious feel. The Manoir was very old and the children were fascinated with an escape tunnel built under the house where British airmen made their way to freedom in the First World War. We loved the three windows opening onto a beautiful rose garden, the orchard of fruit trees and the field of wild grasses and flowers. We also appreciated its proximity to Verdun and the Argonne Forest, site of First World War and Second World War battles. The champagne area of Epernay is an hour's drive from Maffrecourt and the area is famous for the apprehension of Louis XXVI when he fled from Paris during the French Revolution. Grant and Sandra were the perfect hosts and one really couldn't ask for more to make a perfect holiday." Margot and Patrick Glyn -South Africa - July 2006 More client reviews - CLICK HERE

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