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Château de la Ballue - Hotel Bazouges-la-Perouse
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Set on the border between Normandy & Brittany, 20km south of Mont-Saint-Michel, in a uniquely preserved agricultural landscape of rolling hills, forests and wild, unspoilt coastal scenery, this 17thC castle is most famous for its gardens.
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It is an historic house in tune with today's tastes, a retreat for many artists and writers. It is a glorious base from which to enjoy this unspoilt region's contryside, coast and charming towns such as Dinan, Dinard, Cancale, Combourg, Fougères and Saint-Malo.
The contemporary art collectors & publishers Marie-France Barrère & Alain Schrotter will welcome you in their elegant home.
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The remarkable chateau's mannerist gardens, listed historical monument, with pillars of yew, topiary twists and swirls and a labyrinth are agremented with sculptures carefully palced throughout the grounds.
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From the hanging gardens an extraordinary view on the bocage, stretching out over small valleys haloed in the characteristic blues reminiscent of paintings by the Dutch primitives.
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The gardens present 13 surprises for the visitor, a series of theatrical gardens in the baroque or mannerist style of the sixteenth centuries. These includes a fernery, a water trap, a scented chamber, an open air theatre, a temple of Diana, a maze and many other delights. |
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On the premises : private lounges (smoking & TV room, musical room, bar) terrace, outdoor Sauna, intimate classical & mannerist gardens. Superb view over fields and woodland, fishing, sitting-rooms with open fireplaces, piano. |
| Nearby : Riding, golf, swimming-pool, horse-drawn carriage around Mont-Saint-Michel Bay, forest, beaches, gastronomic restaurants, museums. The historical towns of Mont-Saint-Michel, Cancale, Saint-Malo, Dinan, Dinard, Combourg & Fougères. |
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Château de la Ballue - Hotel Bazouges-la-Perouse
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general conditions of sale
The information has been sent by the establishment for information purposes only on 31/10/2003. We are not able to guarantee its completeness or exactness, and under no circumstances are we responsible for the direct or indirect consequences related to its publication or use. We suggest that you request a confirmation from the establishment.
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