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CHÂTEAU DE VILLERS ESTATE The West Wing on the Château de Villers estate forms part of a fully restored Hunting Lodge, surrounded by its own large wooded garden in the heart of the Argonne Forest in Champagne. The centuries-old château, once home to a branch of the family of Adelbert von Chamisso, the German writer, naturalist and explorer born nearby, is a unique surviving contemporary link to Adelbert and his family in France. The Hunting Lodge consists of two separate, non-connecting wings: the West Wing with two bedrooms and the East Wing with three. They can be rented separately or together. The 80 m² West Wing accommodates up to 6 guests. Its spacious 36 m² living room has a dining area, dressed-stone fireplace, Smart TV (USB/DVD), and a sofa converting into a comfortable double bed for parties of more than four. The kitchen area has an oven, 4 induction hobs, microwave, dishwasher, and 2 refrigerators. There is one double bedroom (bed 140 × 195 cm) and one twin bedroom (2 m beds), a shower room with washbasin and washing machine, and 2 separate toilets. Wall-mounted electric heating is available throughout. Private terrace with garden furniture, sun loungers, and barbecue. The garden shared by both wings has a children’s playground with lookout tower, slide, and swings. Table tennis is available in one of the château’s other dépendances. Horses can also be accommodated. Wi-Fi, 12 bicycles for all ages, cot, and firewood are available for an extra fee. High chair on request. Well-behaved pets are welcome for an extra fee. Bed linen and final cleaning are optional extras, payable on site. Bicycle storage and ample covered parking are provided.

DOMAINE DU CHATEAU DE VILLERS, EAST WING The East Wing at the estate of the chateau forms part of a fully restored Hunting Lodge, set in a large wooded garden in the heart of the Argonne Forest in Champagne. The centuries-old château, once home to the family of Adelbert von Chamisso, the German writer, naturalist, and explorer born nearby, is a unique surviving contemporary link to Adelbert and his family in France. The property consists of two separate, non-connecting wings: the East Wing with three bedrooms and the West Wing with two. They can be rented separately or together. The East Wing offers a spacious 37.5 m² lounge with a dressed-stone fireplace. The sofa converts into a comfortable double bed for parties of more than six guests. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and freezer. There are two bathrooms (bath and shower) and two separate toilets, plus washing machine, dryer, electric heating, satellite TV, and DVD. Outside, enjoy a private terrace with garden furniture, sun loungers, and barbecue, and exclusive use of a private 5 × 10 m swimming pool with a retractable walk-in enclosure, reserved for East Wing guests only or those renting the entire lodge. The shared grounds offer a children's playground with lookout tower, toboggan, and swings. Table tennis is available in a games room in one of the château’s dépendances. Wi-Fi, bicycles for all ages, cot, and firewood are available for an extra fee; high chair on request. Pets are welcome for an extra fee. Bed linen and final cleaning are optional extras, payable on site.

DOMAINE DU CHÂTEAU DE VILLERS – LOFT EN CHAMPAGNE Set in one of the Château de Villers’ dépendances, in the heart of the Argonne Forest in Champagne, the Loft en Champagne occupies a restored building. Its large terrace overlooks its own spacious wooded garden, offering guests peace and privacy. The centuries-old château, once home to a branch of the family of Adelbert von Chamisso, the German writer, naturalist and explorer born nearby, is a unique surviving contemporary link to Adelbert and his family in France. The Loft en Champagne consists of two independent accommodations. The Loft (130 m², up to 11 guests, 26 m² terrace) and Studio-Loft (45 m², 2 adults + 2 children) are interconnected. Each has its own entrance and can be rented separately or together. For additional guests, the Hunting Lodge can also be rented, in part or in full. Ground floor: entrance hall with table football and bicycle space; stairs to the living floor, also accessible at ground level from the garden terrace. Main Loft area (48 m², L-shaped): twin beds and balcony, TV/DVD lounge, kitchen with dining island for 8, bedroom with bunk beds (2 guests), shower, double washbasin and separate toilet. Fox Hunting Lounge (54 m²): balcony-terrace, board games, mini table tennis, twin beds, sofa bed, single bed, second shower room with double washbasin and toilet. Japanese Room (28 m²): double tatami bed and children’s video/DVD corner. Private terrace with furniture, sun loungers and barbecue. The estate also offers an orchard, children’s playground with lookout tower, slide and swings, picnic area, table-tennis room and horse boxes. Wi-Fi, 12 bicycles for all ages and cot are available for an extra fee; high chair on request. Well-behaved pets are welcome for an extra fee. Bed linen and final cleaning are optional, payable on site. Bicycle storage and ample covered parking are available.

The new 60 m² Studio Loft is set on a centuries-old 6 ha estate with château, rare wooden pigeon tower, and a park of exceptional ancient trees. Its impressive exposed roof timbers frame one vast open-plan space combining living, dining, kitchen, and sleeping areas, with a separate bathroom. The loft has its own entrance and a direct internal connection to the Loft-en-Champagne, which sleeps 9–11 guests, allowing both properties to be rented together. The 16th-century château, once home to a branch of Adelbert von Chamisso’s family, is France’s only surviving contemporary link to the (French-)German writer, naturalist, and explorer—born nearby—and his family. Ideal for two adults, one child, and a baby, the loft has twin beds, a 1.80 m child’s bed, a well-equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, TV, and washing machine. Cot available for an extra fee and high chair on request. Guests share the large wooded garden with guests at the Hunting Lodge in one of the other dependencies of the château. It offers a children’s play area with lookout tower, swings, and other equipment. Table tennis is available in a games room in another château outbuilding. Twelve bicycles of all sizes can be hired for an extra fee. Covered parking is available. Stabling is available for up to four horses. For longer stays, two horses can be accommodated in accordance with modern space standards. Extra fees apply. Due to the first-floor location and open staircase, only small pets that can be carried safely upstairs are accepted, at a fee. Enjoy peaceful countryside with deer, wild boar, and other wildlife, at the heart of the historic Great War sites. Shops and restaurants are available in Ste-Menehould, 8 km away. Reims, Épernay, Châlons-en-Champagne, Bar-le-Duc, Nancy, Metz, and Luxembourg, among others, are within day-trip distance. Bed linen and end-of-stay cleaning are optional and available for an extra fee.

THE ESTATE OF VILLERS CASTLE The Hunting Lodge, situated on a 6-ha centuries-old estate with château, rare wooden pigeon tower, and park with exceptional centuries-old trees, comprises two self-contained wings, the East and West Wings. It is surrounded by its own large wooded garden, in the heart of Champagne’s Argonne Forest. The 16th-century château, once home to a branch of Adelbert von Chamisso’s family, is France’s only surviving contemporary link to the (French-)German writer, naturalist, and explorer—born nearby—and his family. The East Wing has three bedrooms; the West Wing two. Ideally suited for 10 guests, the lodge sleeps up to 14 using two sofa beds. The self-contained wings are ideal for two families or several generations wishing to holiday together while retaining their independence. The lodge has 2 lounges with fireplaces, 2 equipped kitchens, 3 bathrooms, and four WCs. Amenities include 2 washing machines, tumble dryer, 3 refrigerators, freezer, video and DVD players. 4G Wi-Fi is available for an extra fee. Terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Exclusive use of the 5 × 10 m swimming pool, approximately 50 m away in the château park. Equipped with a telescopic enclosure, it is open from April to November. The garden has a children’s play area with a lookout tower, swings, etc. A table-tennis table is located in a games room in one of the other château outbuildings. 12 bicycles, all sizes, available to hire. Cot available for an extra fee and high chair on request. Peaceful countryside, with deer, wild boar, and other wildlife, at the heart of the historic Great War sites, while shops and restaurants in Ste-Menehould, 8 km away. Reims, Épernay, Châlons-en-Champagne, Bar-le-Duc, Nancy, Metz and Luxembourg at excursion distance. Pets are accepted for an extra fee. Bed linen and end-of-stay cleaning are optional and payable on site.