La Thaumassière

Gabriel

The theme of the sunny Gabriel studio apartment is the archangel Gabriel.

Upon entering this apartment, your eye is immediately drawn to the large bronze chandelier in the middle of the room. Gold gilding adorns the double doors and windows. An elegant 3-mirrored Louis XVI armoire stands in one corner facing a stylish "Voltaire" armchair and Louis-Philippe reading table. On the sunny southern side of the apartment, two tall antique windows look out over Sancerre's historic Place de la Panneterie below. Between them is an enormous gilded mirror.

High above the polished oak floor of this large 325 square feet (30 M²) studio is an original ceiling painting. The archangel Gabriel floats in a heavenly sky surrounded by cherubs and doves.

The Gabriel apartment has a private kitchen, private bathroom and double bed (plus a folding bed) offering comfort and convenience.

This apartment is suitable for 1 or 2 people.

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You need room to relax and study. Here you'll find tall sunny windows, period furniture, color TV and cd stereo to help you feel at home.	Kitchen	Ceiling detail	Ceiling detail	Artist Helen Carter

Margaux

Bedroom of the elegant Margaux apartment (click to enlarge).

This romantic 550 square feet (51 M²) residence is ideal for a couple seeking both privacy and space. An enormous bedroom with fireplace (fire wood available) and oak wainscoting has 2 double beds and oriental rugs. Gilded doors and panels adorn entranceways. A 19th century stained glass chandelier graces the foyer. A full-sized kitchen has everything you need. A washing machine and dryer are provided. Modern bathroom has full-sized shower. There are beautiful views from every window of the half-timbered houses surrounding the square and the landscaped courtyard below.

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While the Margaux apartment is the ideal romantic retreat for a couple, it is also spacious enough to accommodate a family of 4 (two large beds).

Louis

Dining room of the Louis apartment  (click to enlarge)

On the highest floor is the regal "Louis" 2 bedroom apartment. Access to the Louis is via the spiral stone staircase in the Thaumassière mansion's tower. To enter the Louis apartment is to return to an aristocratic era of comfort and elegance.

Luxury is everywhere. Oak dining table and chairs, cherry end tables and cabinet, "Voltaire" high-backed armchair  and oriental rugs on the centuries--old oak floor transport you to another time. 

This classically elegant, spacious 765 square foot (71 M²) 2 bedroom luxury apartment also has a modern family-sized kitchen with dishwasher, stove, full-size oven, microwave, coffee maker -- in short, everything you need to prepare your own French cuisine or simply entertain new friends.  Dining room windows have views of the court yard and ancient half-timbered houses below. Your private laundry room has a washer and dryer for your convenience.

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This apartment is suitable for up to 6 people (one double bed + two single beds + 1 folding bed + sofa bed.)

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