Château de la Trousse is the perfect choice for your next getaway. The surrounding fields and…read moretree-lined drive give the grounds a remote feeling, when in reality the train station that provides easy access to the heart of Paris is less than two kilometers away. The estate is quiet, and yet there are a number of activities within the gates, such as tennis, a pool (open during warm weather), a swing set, and beautiful gardens. The chataux itself exudes the feeling of living in the past, while providing a space where you can still enjoy a reheated pastry from the local bakery.
I stayed in the château for a week, and while I loved my time in Paris itself, the château was the absolute highlight of my trip. The on-site caretaker and other residents were welcoming and kind to the woman who spent the entire week butchering their language, and while there were several families staying at the château over the weekend, the place didn't feel crowded in the least. LM was also always available if I needed to contact her about the property. Honestly, I felt like Elizabeth Bennett on holiday during the day, and had the urge to wander the grounds like Catherine Earnshaw had wandered the moors by night. It was perfect.
Driving up to the gate felt like something out of a fairy tale. Before reaching the wrought iron gate, you first drive through a tree-lined drive that transports you to another time. Once inside the grounds, the château looms ahead, daunting while simultaneously welcoming. The grounds were perfect for a mist-filled morning breakfast on the terrace, a lazy afternoon spent reading by the pond, or watching the sunset while munching on a pastry gleaned for that very purpose during the day's adventures.
The flat itself is lovely. The bathroom is much larger than ones I am used to in Europe, and had a seemingly endless supply of hot water. The kitchen was perfect for the space, and entirely functional. In fact, it was much nicer than my current flat's kitchen! The one bedroom was quite comfortable, and there was plenty of space in the living room for extra sleepers without the space feeling overcrowded at all. What really sold me was how the view outside was seemingly transported into the flat, reflecting off of the shining hard wood floors that lent an antique feeling to the space.
I wholeheartedly recommend Château de la Trousse for your next vacation spot. Its reasonable distance from the city affords a space in which you can relax, breathe, and enjoy living. After a busy day touring museums, galleries, and attractions, I loved coming back to such a unique space, away from the hustle I enjoyed during the day, to unwind and watch the sunset over the valley while breathing in the history, and ambiance of the château .
