For its very privileged location near the medieval city of Montfort L'Amaury and its proximity to Paris. We liked the look of the house, it was somewhat abandoned but had clear potential for an authentic restoration.
It is a 17th century mansion surrounded by a walled garden and built inside the walls of the village. With a U-shaped plan, the building is covered with flat tiles and has a one storey central body and two raised lateral wings with an additional floor. The garden facade is adorned with large bay windows that open onto the garden and swimming pool.
Unfortunately, I do not know much about it. I can, however, imagine that a rich and varied history of events took place in the numerous underground passages. These passages led to the church, to the castle of Anne de Bretagne and, so it seems, to the chateau of Versailles.
The Minotte is an exclusive place, a breath of fresh air in the forest of Rambouillet, an intimate place with four bedrooms and four lofts. It is above all a family home, perfect for those who want an experience removed from luxury standards and standardised services. One comes for the spirit of the place and will quickly feel at home here. The atmosphere is imprinted with light, simplicity and serenity. The two Labradors are always watching over us. Our table d'hôtes, the table du 7 and its chef Thibault, who began his career in the great kitchens of Alain Ducasse, Akrame Benallal and Christophe Moret at Lasserre, offers a creative cuisine composed of mostly organic products from local producers.
For foodies, ''Number 3'' is a Michelin-starred restaurant that offers contemporary cuisine made with seasonal produce. A more affordable establishment is "A Table", a gourmet bistro located in Thoiry. "Le Chi Fan" in Montfort is more on the extravagant side and serves reinvented Asian cuisine. The park of Groussay Castle, former property of the Count of Bestegui, is an extraordinary garden. The house of Maurice Ravel is also worth a visit. The small shops in the village sell a selection of deco objects with plenty of nice surprises.
We have four independent cottages, one of which can accommodate four people and the other three are for a maximum of two. Three of them have access to a private terrace. Each cottage is equipped with a queen sized bed, a bathroom, a separate toilet and a fully equipped kitchenette (fridge, hotplates, Nespresso machine, kettle). The cottages have the same services as the guest rooms: daily cleaning, tables d'hôtes on weekends, breakfasts (with a surcharge and by reservation).
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The guest rooms are located on the first and second floors of the house, each has its own unique decor. Louise and Sofia, the smaller ones, are equipped with a walk-in shower. Their windows face the street and offer a beautiful view of the old roofs of Montfort l'Amaury. Juliette is a bit more spacious and the bathroom is equipped with a bathtub. It overlooks the swimming pool and the garden. Margaux is a 70m2 suite and is located on the second floor. Nestled under the roof in the attic, it has a walk-in shower, a bath and a separate toilet. All rooms are equipped with a queen sized bed.
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The Villa, a private house measuring 135 m2, located just a stone's throw from La Minotte, offers hotel services. The ground floor comprises a lounge, dining room and kitchen opening onto a walled garden. Each of the two upper floors has a double room, a twin room and a bathroom. Minimum stay two nights. The villa can be rented on its own or with the whole property.
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La Minotte also offers coaching sessions all year round with Jean Yves Davison. Former Thai boxing champion, he was inspired by the physical and mental preparation techniques of professional athletes to encourage everyone to exceed their limits and develop a serene mind.
La Minotte offers Hatha Yoga classes all year round: solo, duo and group lessons for up to 6 people and room rental.
‘La Table du 7’ and its chef welcome guests to La Minotte in the evenings from Thursday to Sunday, by reservation only, and introduce them to creative cuisine prepared with produce from local producers, most of it organic. The menu, which includes a starter, main course and dessert, is put together every day according to what's available and what the chef fancies.
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