Manoir de Vaumadeuc, Pléven, France

Manoir de Vaumadeuc has got its name from the Gué-Madeuc lords who possessed the property in the 13th century. According to the genealogy of Budes Guebriant by Ploughman, the first lord of Vaumadeuc would Madeuc Francis (second son of Roland VIII and great grand son of Roland V). He married Madeleine de la Croix, who brought a dowry of land in Pleven Parville where the mansion was rebuilt in the 15th century. Today the castle is a hotel.

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raymond marin (2 years ago)
Cadre agréable et très calme bien

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monique ferec (5 years ago)
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce manoir aux lignes sobres et élégantes. Voici une adresse exquise, hors normes, surprenante, qui offre un silence bienfaiteur dans un cadre authentique. Ouvert, sympathique, le maître de maison croit à ce qu'il fait, et il le fait bien. Notre chambre, stylée et douillette, semblait hors du temps, avec sa belle cheminée, ses deux grands fauteuils et sa jolie table, ses murs hauts tendus de tissu, son grand lit avec une literie sans reproche, sa vaste salle de bain. Très jolie salle à manger, avec des beaux livres à disposition, comme c'est aussi le cas dans le grand salon d’accueil équipé d'un piano. Ces livres furent rapportés par le propriétaire lors de ces nombreux voyages à l'étranger. Bons restaurants, paysages côtiers et belles plages non loin. Belle adresse pour rayonner dans la région de Fréhel.

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