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Welcome,
Bienvenue, Welkom, Willkommen, Tervetuloa, Benvenuto, Boa Vinda to the Manoir
De Maffrecourt
We would
like to invite you to enjoy a unique experience.... to stay at the Manoir de
Maffrecourt, luxury accommodation in the Champagne region. We are open all
year so book now! It's easy to get here, only 3 hours from Calais.
To make your 2008 and 2009 booking please see our
booking
calendar. Autumn has arrived, our Swallows have just departed for South
Africa and now is a perfect time to enjoy a night or two, a weekend away or a
short break holiday. For the last two years we have been almost fully booked
and unable to accommodate everyone who wanted to stay, 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!
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
luxury 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. Armys famous African American
369th
Infantry Regiment the
"Harlem
Hellfighters".
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.
Last Minute Autumn or Winter
Breaks and Holidays in 2008 and 2009
 Autumn has arrived, our
favourite time of year, skies are blue so book now for your Autumn and Winter
break or holiday. Book now for Christmas and New Year ..... The ideal Champagne
Christmas or New Year holiday. We recommend early booking as these are our most
popular times of the year, click here see our live
booking
calendar. With so much to do and see you will want to plan your holiday to
make the most of your visit to Champagne, our website can help, its full of
good ideas for all the family. We are on the edge of the Argonne forest perfect
for cycling or walking and all outdoor pursuits, just 90 minutes from
Disneyland Resort
Paris and minutes from many important historic WW1 battle sites. Book
Now for Autumn "With the grape harvest in and autumn's colours spreading
accross the land, now is the best time for drivers to take the tourist route
through France's champagne country" Tom Walker, Sunday Times. We are also
proud to offer accommodation at
Chateau Attigny. Perfect for larger groups of 6 to 10
people, ideal for friends or family holidaying together. |
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 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
meals are available throughout your stay as an oven ready meal or hot
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%
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Historic Valmy, 3 minutes from
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Guests have
said ............
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Gite Mirabelle "Beautifully located, this pristine gite was
perfect. Exceptional in every way" Nicky and Tony - Cheshire - April 2007
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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
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Gite Cerise "Loved the gite, great hosts and
location." Sarah Hill - Wiltshire - November 2006
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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 -
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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
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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
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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
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