Les Suites de Florine
Listing Description
Photo credit: Eric Sander
In a nutshell
Just 1 hour from Paris, the Château de Fleury-en-Bière is home to apartments as unusual as they are historic. At the entrance to the château, the Villa Orneline is laid out on several levels and is a kind of small balcony onto the château's history. In the ramparts, a former stable and the north watchtower have been converted into intimate, spacious suites. These generously-proportioned apartments will appeal to lovers of architecture as much as to city dwellers looking for a country retreat. Located in the square courtyard facing the imposing château, the Suites de Florine, comprising the Vigie, the Tour and the Ecurie, have been fully restored to offer you a stay "just like home" in the heart of history.
The rooms
Bedroom 1 - Ecurie :
Bedroom, Ground floor. The room has 1 double bed 180 cm. Private bathroom, with bathtub with shower head, shower. WC in bathroom. The room also includes: sofa, sitting area, TV.
Room 2 - Tower :
Bedroom, 1st floor. The room offers 1 double bed 180 cm. Private bathroom with bathtub. WC in bathroom. The room also includes: sofa, living room, TV.
Bedroom 3 - Vigie :
Bedroom, 2nd floor. Room features 1 double bed 180 cm. Private bathroom with bathtub. WC in bathroom. Room also includes sofa, sitting area, TV.
Interiors & exteriors
L'Ecurie:
Cosy and refined, this suite guarantees a quiet, relaxing weekend for lovers. With its direct access to the garden, it promises a green interlude with character. Its sandy and ochre tones blend perfectly with the light, giving it a particularly pleasant atmosphere. Its uniqueness lies in the combination of brick and stone, and in the geometric perfection of its ashlar cross-vaults. To pay tribute to its past as a stable, it was decided to recreate an equestrian atmosphere: a stable stall has been reconstructed on the original model to structure the space and create a warm atmosphere.
You'll appreciate the direct access to the garden, which will prove very comfortable for an impromptu lunch or aperitif in the setting sun as soon as the fine weather arrives.
The Tower :
The North Tower is one of the pillars of the estate's enclosure, forming an angle between the château's outbuildings and its ramparts. Offering an unobstructed view of both the main courtyard and the surrounding countryside, this tower was once a strategic place to observe without being seen.
With its colorful decor, it boasts an authentic character that blends perfectly with its modern amenities. The ancient architecture, warm parquet flooring and beamed ceilings will take you back in time and make you feel like you're living in a castle for the duration of your stay. If you're an architecture buff, you'll be enchanted by the exposed stonework and French-style ceilings. Everything here is spacious, from the height of the ceilings to the colossal proportions of the fireplace and the size of the windows. As with the Ecurie, the Tower's decor evokes the elegance of horse racing and transports you back through the centuries.
La Vigie:
Located on the second and top floor of the North Tower, overlooking both the main courtyard and the surrounding countryside. The atmosphere in this light-filled apartment is soft and peaceful. Modern comforts sit side by side with raw materials such as lime and the wood of the claustra created to precisely delineate the room's volumes. You also have access to an atypical bathroom: behind an alcove adorned with Louis XIII moldings, you'll find the bathtub that will offer you moments of relaxation in complete privacy.
You'll be immediately charmed by the tranquility of the surroundings and the private access to the garden on the first floor.
Staff & Services
The price includes bath and toiletries, as well as full cleaning at the end of your stay.
The villa also offers its guests the possibility of benefiting from other additional services, on an optional basis and at an extra charge, such as a cleaning service, the services of a chef, and breakfast.
Note: Check-in: 4:00 pm - Check-out: 11:00 am on Saturdays and weekdays. Late check-out is available on Sundays and public holidays.
Situation
On the wooded road to Fontainebleau, in the heart of a thousand-year-old forest, stands the Château de Fleury-en-Bière, majestic in its red stone. This imposing edifice, with its large paved courtyard, is embellished by a park and an 800-meter-long Venetian-inspired canal, a symbol of the former master's power.
