Château de la Barre stands in the idyllic wooded hills of Perche, less than 2 hours from Paris, near Vendôme, Amboise and Le Mans, at the entrance to the Loir and Loire Valley.

COOKERY CLASSES
Return home with the ultimate French gastronomy, your own “foie gras” and apple chutney made under the supervision of the best artisanal producer of the area. 2 days, dates and reservation on request.

IMMERSION INTO FRENCH LANGUAGE
Improve your French through history, literature and daily conversation. Alongside a support in grammar and vocabulary adapted to your level, you will also progress by visiting castles and studying a French literature classic. Minimum stay 6 days. Dates and price upon request.

GOLF
For the passionate, three fabulous golf courses surround the château:

The Golf de La Bosse
30 km away, 9 holes
Complementary caddie rental for guests

The Mansgolfier
45 km away, 18 holes
(10% discount on the green fees for guests)

The Golf du Perche
50 km away, 18 holes
(10% discount on the green fees for guests)

RIDING (12km)
The horses of La Bellonnière are eager to meet you and have you discover their riding school and the beautiful forest of Vibraye.

WALKS
Here we are far from the city, the hussle and bussle protected by the trees, the singing river, birds of all sorts screeching loudly, the village church ringing the Angelus. Isn’t it time for a walk? Three itineraries are proposed: the fortification circuit (10 minutes) leading you to discover the defensive system of the château; the water circuit (20 minutes) which leads you towards the pond and the source of the spring, or again the circuit of the hills, a mixture of forest and prairie (1 hour).

HOT AIR BALLOON CRUISE
Slowly cruise above the Châteaux of the Loire, over the Loir Valley or even depart from the terrace of Château de La Barre. Peacefully, from the balloon basket, contemplate with the angels the wonders below.

BIKES RIDES
Cross country biking along the nearby roads and paths deep in Country Perche is a real joy. Cycles and maps are available at the château.

OENOLOGY IN THE VAL DE LOIR AND LOIRE VALLEY
Special wine tasting dinners, visits of recommended vineyards and wineries of the Loir region.