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And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Consulate!

The Consulate offers many amenities: pools and gardens, contemporary art, consulathèque, variety of entertainment …

You can also enjoy our various suggestions "Villégiature au Consulat”. They are organized on special request at the time of booking and subject to reasonable time. The options marked with an asterisk are only available on weekends and for groups of 8 persons complete. Check rates and availibities on space reservation.
N°1: Relaxation and Zen
Relaxation at the Consulate: rest, perfect peace at the palace, reveries in the gardens, fragrant bathing, ambient music, siestas in a hammock next to the dark-blue pool, daydreams under the magic circle of the mulberry trees, metaphysical meditation of the goldfish in the little pond. You don’t have to lift a finger, just relax… A feel-good massage, shiatsu, facials and body treatments, all by professional beauticians. Yoga and Reiki with an instructor qualified in traditional teaching methods.

Please contact us for organisation.
 
N°2: Energy, nature and sport in the heart of the Bercé forest
With 5,400 hectares covered in oaks, beech trees and chestnut trees, the forest of Bercé is one of France’s finest. Springs and streams, like the fountain of La Coudre or L'Hermitière springs make a walk in these woods a time for wonder and enchantment. A number of activities are available (but not necessarily all at the same time): walking, mountain biking, horse-riding on the Selle Français from the consular stables (confirmed riders only).

Please contact us for organisation.
 
N°3: Local sight seeing

The Consuls will prepare your map

  • Vineyards, cellars and wine-tasting: from Jasnières to Côteaux du Loir

  • In the heart of the forest of Bercé with Carnuta, la maison de l’homme et de la forêt

  • Tour of the secret workshops of artists whose galleries are located in Paris, London or Milan (no pottery or silk painting, it’s a promise…)

  • Antiques and Collectables

  • Stunning parks and gardens nearby, with flowers and butterflies, perfect for aimless wandering and walks for plant-lovers

  • The Loir Valley by air-balloon

  • Architecture of the Loir: Manoir de la Possonnière (where Pierre de Ronsard was born), the troglodyte village of Troo, Château de Courtanvaux, Château de Bénéhard, Abbey of Solesmes, Chapel of Sainte-Cécile, Chapel of Saint-Fraimbault …

  • Megaliths, dolmens and menhirs in Sarthe, in-between legend and reality of fairies, druids and trolls ...

  • Discovery of the Maine terracotta

  • Scenes of speeches in Sarthe

  • Light rail art

  • Remarkable parks and gardens: the gardens of Villandry, (les Jardins de Villandry), the atmospheric garden, (le Jardin d’Atmosphère du Petit Bordeaux), the textile garden (le Jardin Textile du Prieuré de Vivoin)…

  • Rural retreat: milking cows, feeding pigs, herding chickens, collecting honey, making bread…
Please contact us for organisation.
 
N°4: Segway in the Forest
No pollution, only sensation. Discover the magical Forest of Bercé on a Segway: the trees, the animals, the secrets in the woods... With a botanist as a guide. (For groups, from 3 to 8 people).

Please contact us for organisation.
 
N°5: Consular Ball*
Polka, waltz and quadrille (traditional French square dance)… Time to brush off your tailcoats and crinoline. No need to worry – in just two hours, Mademoiselle Zizi de la Foutaise will make sure you know all the moves that make up the quadrille including tiroirs, lignes, moulinets, visites and lanciers! (Recommended for group of 8 people).

Please contact us for organisation.
 
N°6: Clue (Murder Mystery)*
A crime has been committed at the Consulate! A murder (not a real one), a body (which has vanished), a motive (to be discovered), a number of suspects (including you), a mystery to unravel… A consular murder-mystery party in the spirit of Agatha Christie. (Recommended for group of 8 people).

Please contact us for organisation.
 
N°7: The Sound of Music*
A lyrical recital, chamber music, operetta, cabaret, burlesque shows, musical soirées… The consuls absolutely love music. (Recommended for group of 8 people).

Please contact us for organisation.
 
N°8: A weekend of chocolate*
Indulge yourself to your heart’s content. It is you who will get to prepare, under the supervision of the chef, the chocolate dinner on Saturday and perhaps breakfast treats on Sunday... (Recommended for group of 8 people).

Please contact us for organisation.