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Castle in the woods with private SPA 45 min from Paris and Reims, 25 min Disney

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Outdoor spa tub
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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Montreuil-Aux-Lions, Nord-Pas-De-Calais-Picardie

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Montreuil-aux-Lions

When you stay at this vacation home in Montreuil-aux-Lions, you'll be 13 minutes by car from Notre-Dame de Jouarre Abbey. .This family-friendly vacation home is 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from Val d'Europe and 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from Disneyland® Paris.
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Getting around

  • La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Station - 10 min drive
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Mamies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oi Sushi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Les Copains d'abord - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Guinguette Dalmago - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizzawood - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castle in the woods with private SPA 45 min from Paris and Reims, 25 min Disney

'la folie du chanois' is the result of a careful restoration of a hunting mark in the heart of a forest of 6 hectares. The nature lovers will enjoy the quiet to observe the fauna and flora. The materials used for its decoration were chosen with a real attention to detail that
contributes to a serene and cool atmosphere.
This building of 200 m2 sleeps 6 with 3 bedrooms equipped with private bathrooms. colorful interior, rustic furniture, floor tiles, beams, fireplaces ... large terraces.
Experience a real moment of conviviality with our French SPA 6 places. Heated all year (up to 39 ° C) with 78 massage jets, the SPA has a lounger, two semi-elongated squares, targeted cervical massage, heated blower and chromo therapy stuff , available 24 hours on 24 to enjoy the sun or under the stars! reservation possible http://lafolieduchanois.ghv.fr

IMPORTANT: if you want to come outside WE and less than 7 days please ask me for a quote because the site does not allow you to give the prices charged in this case.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

4 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 7
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mansion SPA Heart Woods High Quality Service Champagne Vineyards

Mansion SPA Heart Woods High Quality Service Champagne Vineyards

Castle in the woods with private SPA 45 min from Paris and Reims, 25 min Disney Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property in an incredible setting. The layout didn't work perfectly for us as we had a 1yr old toddler (lots of dangerous areas and sharp edges - we should have brought protection with us, so it's our fault) and the stairs could be tricky for older people. Some areas need some repair, like patio doors and render falling off the building. But these don't detract too much from the overall magical experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

alison A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at a gorgeous property. Everything was there, and thank you for the bottle of Champagne too! Lovely for our daughter's 21st birthday celebration!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property in the woods. It was clean and bright; everything was as good as it looked in the pictures! It was exceptionally well kitted out having everything you could possibly want – and more. The run from Calais was very easy and directions great. Comms with Camille was also very easy - and Google translate filled the gaps where I was a bit rusty!Lots to see and do in the area, many little restaurants - Auberge du Petit Morin in La-Ferté-sous-Jouarre was brill as was Chez Mamies in the village - 15 min walk(?).We went to Paris antique hunting, lots of Champagne tasting, chateaus, cheese making, visited a few of the many Allied & German cemeteries and museums in the area. We used the jacuzzi in the courtyard many evenings, sitting with the lights off drinking fizz and looking up at the hundreds of stars! Would definitely go back without changing anything. Merci d'avoir partagé ta maison avec nous, Camille. À bientôt… Tim & Eleanor
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional property, fantastic facilities great location great deal of information provided to make your stay perfect.We will most definitely be back to the Caatle.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tres magnifique!

The most magical place to stay! Full of charm and character. The trees around the castle are full of birds and listening to them while sitting in the sun is idyllic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent retreat

The Folie du Chanois is an excellent place to stay for a family group. A beautiful gite surrounded by lovely private gardens and woodland. An ideal place to relax and unwind. Camille is an excellent host and nade us feel very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful castle in the woods

The property was perfect for us for a week of relaxing, visiting Paris and Disneyland. The setting is beautiful in the woods and very private, but only a short walk to the local village with a small playground, bakery and shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

70th birthday celebrations

We were celebrating both the New Year and a 70th birthday at the Spa in the Woods.Enjoyed exploring the area and coming back to relax in the spa.Great location which did not disappoint. Loved the quirkiness of the little castle and how it was tucked away in the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Such a lively space to enjoy a holiday in France. Just 30 mins (with tolls) to disney and 1 hour 20 mins from Paris. The local villages are quaint with Markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays which were enjoyable to browse around.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Just a great place to stay.....just could do with some towels for the hot tub....
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another wonderful stay

This was our second stay at the Pink castle and it was just as magical as the first time! Again Camille was extremely helpful and very easy to communicate with, even with the language barrier. The house was stunning, clean and well kept. The added addition of the awning over the patio this year was very welcome in the 37degree heat! I would highly recommend this property, it’s just beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pink castle

I have a 5 year old grand daughter who called it pink castle. Worked for the rest of us too. We had a magical stay. If you love combining inside living with outside, this is it. Hidden in a 5 acre lot you have privacy and lots of nature abounds....birds, tiny lizards, bees, flowers, sounds of deer in the woods, star gazing and munchies with champagne each night out on the terrace. The hot tub was great for the kids and adults alike. The town is friendly and offers bakery, local fare resturant, good spot for cafe au lait in the morning while sitting outside watching the minimal traffic pass by. and Camille, she's very accommodating and lovely
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loren H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our very own castle!

We spent a week in the unique La Folie du Chanois and gad a lovely family holiday. Our son (31 years) and grandson (6 years) were both equally excited on our arrival to explore all areas of their very own castle (well, for a week, anyway!) The host, Camille, has presented a property with everything you could need or want for a very comfortable stay. Our daughter-in-law relaxed in the spa/hot tub, the men went exploring in the woodland and we enjoyed many delicious meals with locally bought produce. Croissants and bread, a small shop, and a pizza vending machine (that's a new one on us!) are all availablein the village, only 10minutes walk away. Between us we visited Disneyland Paris, the Chateaux of Fontainbleau and Compeigne, and the towns of Meaux, Reims and Chateau-Thierry, with its pleasant riverside amenities and war memorial (views of the town are impressive from up there). We would thoroughly recommend this special property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A magical place

We stayed as a family of 7 to celebrate our daughter’s 7th birthday (age range 7-78!) Only 30 minutes from Disneyland which was perfect for a day trip. Driving up to the pink castle in the woods is just magical. The property and surroundings are absolutely beautiful, a real gem in the French countryside. The house itself is exceptional, very well kept and clean, a unique place to stay. Camille was wonderful, we couldn’t ask for more. A high light for us was champagne tasting by the hot tub with Ophelie from Cricco vineyard. Needless to say a few bottles have travelled home with us! Our children (7&11) spent hours in with garden bug hunting and following the gecko’s. If you love nature you’ll love this house. We were very sad to leave and will be making a return trip next year. We would highly recommend this properly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Glasgow, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness

The Pink Castle Retreat

My family and I had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Pink Castle. The location was just superb and the castle and grounds themselves were picturesque. We will most definitely be back again. The host Camille could not have been more helpful and she really helped us out when our hire car fell through. She arranged another one for us and then was kid enough to ask her family to take us back to airport for our return flight. The only one negative about the castle would be that the rooms are quite far away from each other and it’s not ideal for families with small children. The small attic room above the master bedroom would be ideal for a small child. Wonderful stay and the weather was just beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Euan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

The property is amazing, the first view after the drive in, is stunning. The property was amazing and the photos do not do it justice. Thank you Camille for an unforgettable family holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Family Adventure!

We had an amazing stay at the pink castle in the forest! Camille greeted us with a smile and made sure we had everything we needed. She was very responsive and ensured all details were addressed. The house was perfect for our family of 6 and 2 dogs. The views were amazing and the location was convenient to Paris and Disneyland Paris. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A short bathe in the forest

Life amongst the trees in a pink turreted folie should be a surrealist’s dream or a childish Fantasy. Grandchildren and Grown Ups alike were enchanted and delighted to stay, albeit too briefly, in this ‘sleeping beauty’ castle hidden amongst the trees. Torn between: The peaceful confines of privately secluded & spacious sunlit rooms furnished by up or down spiral staircases with medieval doors and subtly heated floors Or the Mad Hatter bonkers busyness of ‘downtown’ Disneyland Paris. What welcome relief to return exhausted to a warm & welcoming hot tub amongst the trees and retire to a thoughtfully designed room with a comfortable bed. All our expectations met & exceeded & looking forward to the next chapter in this, our very own fairy tale.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F., Bury St Edmunds

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful holiday.

As we rounded the corner of the drive to our destination, we couldn’t believe how pretty the castle and the grounds were. The outside space is lovely to spend time in. My wife and I enjoyed the jacuzzi & between us we read 12 novels in 2 weeks. A great place to unwind in, but also near to a number of great places to day-trip to. We took the train to Paris & enjoyed the Seine via BateauBus. We went to Troyes for the day. Reims was beautiful as were many of the smaller towns in the Champagne Region, nearby.. Needless to say, many glasses of Champagne were drunk, as well as some great wine, gin & beer - not all at the same time I hasten to add! Ten out of ten & we hope to return. Many thanks to Camille for all of her help. Paul.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica G., Chorleywood

Liked: Cleanliness

Best holiday in France

We had the best time in the pink castle. It was very clean, it had everything we needed for a fully enjoyable stay. We will be back again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Le Chateau moderne

We have been to France many times and Le Chanois was easily the most fun. The privacy of each bedroom was ideal, all on different levels. The cuisine had all the amenities. Wonderful windows everywhere. The A-4 Autoroute is about 2 miles away so you can easily get to Paris, Reims ,took Veuve Clicquot tour of champagne cellars, Epernay (champagne), Provins (heritage site). Meaux, had a great "light" lunch at a small place called the Patate a Modeler, giant stuffed baked potatoes (my mouth is watering) & other items. Owner speaks fluent English. Not far from St Etienne church.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful property in a lovely location

As you drive up the path into the forest you are met with a view the impressive pink castle and there to greet us was the robotic lawn mower. The property is wonderful, very spacious and well equipped compared to many properties we have previous stayed in. If you like wildlife then you will not be disappointed with this location. There are many varieties of birds, insects and even red squirrels. The hot tub is fabulous and a great way to relax after a long day walking. We will no doubt revisit this property at some point in the future. Finally thank you to Camille who was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Amazing!

A beautiful, well equipped pink castle. Set in the middle of a private wood, the castle is secluded with no nearby neighbours. Camille was lovely with suggestions of local events. The castle offers spacious rooms with a castle feel, whilst being underfloor heated and having a laundry! The gardens are a joy and offer loads of room for the kids to run around, There is a Mowbot who keeps the grass tidy. Close to Disney, historic war memorials such as belleau wood and also a plethora of champagne houses. Amazing Castle, great location, wonderful owner...Fabulous holiday

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., E. Midlands

Father smelled of elderberries

Excellent. A castle feel with underfloor warmth. Cloudless night sky from hot tub. Spiral staircases galore. Parc Astérix, champagne trail, WWI museum at Meaux, jigsaw, private wood. Very happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Ruth O.

Property with a lot of character and very well equipped.

La Folie du Chanois is very well placed for visiting the area around Paris. If you wished to visit Disneyland it is 30 mins away. We chose to go to Parc Astérix which is just over an hour away. There are pretty towns and villages to explore and the Champagne producing area. We visited castles and palaces such as Chantilly and Pierrefond. There is access to WW1 sites along la Marne river. Le Musée de la grande guerre is well worth a visit. La Folie is located in a small wood. We enjoyed the patio at the back with sun loungers and the hot tub/ spa surrounded by trees and bird song. We could hear the woodpeckers but only saw one once. Lovely artisanal Baker in the village. Our 20 and 22 year old daughters chose to share one of the twin bedrooms downstairs because the other was deemed spooky. As has been previously commented on the bedrooms are all separated on different staircases and may be an issue with young children. All the bathrooms / showers were good. We found the waterproof mattress covers a bit hot to sleep on. Camille the owner is lovely and very considerate. Overall an amazing and unusual property, very well equipped, and furnished with antiques. May well visit again.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2018