Casamaas: a nature break in country houses less than an hour from Paris

Are you tired of the city? Then head for the countryside, to enjoy a few days' peace and quiet, just a few kilometers from Rambouillet in the Yvelines. At Casamaas, you'll feel right at home, for a weekend or a week, in one of the small country cottages on site, former stables transformed into longères, today still surrounded by horses, to the delight of children and adults alike.

It's the ideal place to relax and get away from it all, for a walk in the nearby forest, or simply to do nothing for a change. But you'd be missing out on a golden opportunity to observe animals in their natural environment, less than an hour from the capital. It's a wilderness getaway with all the comforts of home, including hotel-style services, with breakfasts or chef's meals on request.

Choose from one of ourcasas, ranging from a suite for two for lovers to a 320 m2 stone country house for family gatherings. And, rare enough to mention, dogs are also allowed, so no one is left out and you can take your companion out into the fresh air. Each cosy little nest has its own private garden, but one of them is particularly privileged, as it has the whole forest as its green space, located in the heart of the woods, so you can feel like Snow White!

But where there's nature, there's also eco-responsibility, with organic and local produce sourced from nearby farms, as well as carefully thought-out antique decor. Cooks will appreciate the herbariums available in each casa, with basil, rosemary, parsley and other spring onions ready to be used to enhance your dishes!

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In the barn, which welcomes you by the fire for a moment of community, you'll find a superb cathedral lounge all in wood, very warm and welcoming. A vestige of the area's past, the doors are still those of the old stables, adding a welcome touch ofauthenticity. Here, you can enjoy breakfasts in a kitchen open to all, play board games or take a yoga class during a seminar or a tailor-made retreat.

On request and for an additional fee, you can also enjoy a one-hour massage, electric bikes for exploring the countryside and woods, or even a fully stocked fridge, so you don't have to worry about going shopping! For those without a car, a shuttle bus will take you from Rambouillet station to Casamaas, thanks to Alix and Arthur, the owners of the estate!

It's also a great opportunity to discover the surrounding area, including the famous Rambouillet forest, the Bergerie Nationale farm, the Château and its estate, and the deer and eagles atEspace Rambouillet, on foot, by bike or even on horseback, for an unforgettable family holiday in the countryside!