Built before the French Revolution, this place has history. The proprietor, Comte Régis de Roquefeuil-Cahuzac, is a direct descendant of the original owner. Stay in a large Old World room with up to date bathroom and have breakfast in the formal dining room. Stroll the grounds and environs and find yourself in the 18th century. Also a great location to visit Mont St Michel, about 15 minutes away.

We felt like we were guests of the family. We stayed upstairs in Charlotte's bedroom which was beautiful and very comfortable, like Grandma Charlotte still lived there. The grounds were beautiful. It was an easy drive to Mont St Michel. Mr. Roquefeuil even arranged dinner for us in town at one of their favorite restaurants and told us about an american cemetery from WWII that was in nearby Brittany. We would love to return for a longer stay. There was free parking and free wifi

This beautifully maintained 18th century Chateau was one of the highlights of our trip to France. As soon as we walked into the foyer, we were in awe of the numerous oil paintings of the Roquefeuil family and beautiful French antiques throughout the house and in our room (Francois's bedroom). The highlight of our stay was the time we spent talking to our host (Regis) about his family's history - he told us stories of his father's involvement in the French Resistance and his subsequent arrest by the SS during World War II, showed us trees planted on the estate that had been gifted to a family friend by George Washington after the revoluntionary war, and explained how his family survived the French Revolution. He also gave us great recommendations for local sites and restaurants (don't miss the American Cemetary in St. James). We felt like guests who had been invited to stay in his home and he treated us with such kindess and warmth! Also, don't forget to ask about the book of his father's drawings of his experience during WWII - it is a beautiful keepsake we will always treasure. A short drive from Mt. St. Michel, this is a place unlike any other!

When the owner of such a lovely property opens his family home to the public and goes into the "hospitality industry", well, we travelers are certainly in for a treat. Chateau Bouceel is a meticulously maintained property, the grounds maintained by a grounds keeper who may be observed painstakingly edging a fringe of lawn, a blazing white linen tablecloth at breakfast, pressed to perfection as are the bed linens. That the Count and Countess so preserve their impressive property is indeed admirable.

The diningroom is quite bright and lovely with a very large table around which all travelers may sit, with M. le Compte as a gracious and interesting host. What a truly pleasant way to begin the day! However, I concur with the traveler who would urge greater consideration be given to the breakfast fare which consisted of an apple juice, a very sweet yogurt, croisssants and bread and several jellies. I believe there were also some cereals. It was all very, very sweet. I take heart in reading that M. le Compte takes a traveler's "observation...in a positive way." Some fresh fruit would be quite welcomed "when apple compotes are finished" and perhaps a sliver of cheese and a tidbit of charcuterie. And, indeed, it would be an accommodation to have someone on hand to drag travelers' suitcases up the staircase. These are simply a traveler's observations, offered in a most positive way. We appreciated the opportunity to spend several nights in this comfortable chateau and thank M. le Compte for his hospitality.

A word of suggestion, travelers, bring your GPS. There are no restaurants in the neighborhood. Hotel del La Croix d'Or in Avranches was quite excellent - charming room, professional service and interesting menu. (La Baroque, in Pontorson, recommended to us, was one of the worse "restaurants" I ever experienced.)