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Val-Dieu Charterhouse (ruins)
approx. 5 km
Founded in 1170 by Rotrou IV, Count of Perche, in the Réno-Valdieu forest. The surviving remains of the Carthusian monastery are listed as a historic monument.
Château in Longny les Villages: a family stay in the Perche, Normandy
Longny les Villages is a rural commune in the Orne, in the northern Perche, created in 2016 from eight former communes. A château here is listed on Expedia as a family-friendly stay with a garden, playground, games room and fully equipped kitchen. The listing does not name the building, so this guide describes the stay as listed, together with the history and sights of the area around it.
At a glance
- Location
- Longny les Villages (Orne, Normandy), in the northern Perche, about 3 km from the old centre of Longny-au-Perche
- Accommodation
- A château, rented from a private host and presented as a family stay; the listing mentions a kitchen, five bathrooms and fireplaces. The building itself is not named
- Highlights
- Garden with grill, playground, games room (billiards, table football, table tennis), bicycles, massage, Wi-Fi, parking including a garage
- Guest rating
- 10.0/10 from 6 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 5 pm
- Good to know
- No pets · washing machine and laundry facilities · babysitting service · no information on bedrooms or capacity in the listing
Staying in a château in Longny les Villages: what the stay is like
This château stay is aimed at families. The listing highlights a garden with a grill and outdoor furniture, a children’s playground and a games room with billiards, table football, table tennis and arcade games. Bicycles, books and board games are also mentioned, as well as a stereo system, massage and a babysitting service.
Inside, the listing describes a house-style setup rather than a classic hotel: a full kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, toaster and kettle, a separate dining area with a dining table, a washing machine, an iron and fireplaces. There are five bathrooms with shower or bath, hairdryers and towels, bed linen is provided and the property has central heating and double-glazed windows.
The building is not named in the listing, and no free photograph of it exists, so the pictures on this page show the village and the region instead. Because the listing speaks of a private host and gives no room list, it is worth checking the layout and number of beds on the booking page before you decide.
Photos of Château in Longny les Villages
The history of Longny and the Perche around the château
- 1170 – Rotrou IV, Count of Perche, lays the foundations of the Val-Dieu charterhouse in the Réno-Valdieu forest, a few kilometres from today’s Longny.
- 1181 – The first church of the charterhouse is consecrated.
- 1412 – Louis, lord of Longny, becomes Marshal of France; Longny is then an old barony of the Perche.
- 16th century – The church of Saint-Martin is rebuilt on the site of the old castle chapel, and the Renaissance chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Pitié is built for a charity brotherhood.
- 1643–1685 – Longny is the seat of an administrative district (élection), abolished in 1685.
- 1909 – The church of Saint-Martin, with its 16th-century tower, is classified as a historic monument.
- 1998 – The Perche Regional Nature Park is created.
- 1 January 2016 – Longny les Villages is formed by merging eight communes, including Longny-au-Perche, Malétable and Moulicent.
Longny was an old barony of the Perche and the only titled estate of the Alençon district. After the Middle Ages the lordship passed to later families, and in the 18th century to the Gagnat family. The church of Saint-Martin, whose west side shows a niche with Saint Martin on horseback, keeps altarpieces that came from the Val-Dieu charterhouse.
Above the old centre, the chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Pitié stands at the top of a 33-step staircase built in the late 19th century. For generations it was a pilgrimage site, with pilgrims coming each 8 September. Nearby, the ruins of the Château de Gannes, a former fortified castle, are listed as a historic monument.
Facilities and services of the château in Longny les Villages
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); what is available can vary by unit.
House & bathrooms
- Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Five bathrooms with shower or bath
- Hairdryer, towels and bed linen provided
- Fireplaces and central heating
- Double-glazed windows
- Iron and ironing board
Kitchen & dining
- Fully equipped kitchen with oven, hob and microwave
- Dishwasher, fridge, toaster and kettle
- Separate dining area with table
- Food delivery service
- Washing machine and laundry
Games & family
- Playground
- Games room with billiards, table football and table tennis
- Bicycles, books and board games
- Babysitting service
- Stereo system
Outdoors & services
- Garden with grill and outdoor furniture
- Massage
- Parking on site, including a garage
- Designated smoking areas
- Information on local ecosystems and culture
Where the château in Longny les Villages is: the northern Perche
Longny les Villages lies in the south-east of the Orne department, in the north of the natural region of the Perche, in a countryside of ponds, streams and woods. The source of the River Eure is in the commune. According to Expedia’s coordinates, the property sits about 3 km north-east of the old centre of Longny-au-Perche.
The nearest sights are the ruins of the Château de Gannes, the Val-Dieu charterhouse and the Manoir de Bellegarde, all around 5 km away. The basilica of Montligeon is about 10 km away, and the small towns of Mortagne-au-Perche, Bellême and Nogent-le-Rotrou make good day trips. Expedia also mentions the Muséales de Tourouvre among the nearby attractions.
A car is the practical way to get around. The listing gives about 22 minutes by car to Condé-sur-Huisne railway station.
Distances (as the crow flies from the château)
| Moulicent (village) | approx. 2 km |
| Longny-au-Perche (old centre, Saint-Martin church) | approx. 3 km |
| Malétable (village) | approx. 3 km |
| Ruins of the Château de Gannes | approx. 5 km |
| Val-Dieu Charterhouse (ruins) | approx. 5 km |
| Manoir de Bellegarde | approx. 5.5 km |
| Montligeon Basilica | approx. 10 km |
| Mortagne-au-Perche | approx. 14 km |
| Bellême | approx. 24 km |
| Nogent-le-Rotrou | approx. 27 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates given by Expedia; the driving time to the station comes from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around the château in Longny les Villages
Manoir de Bellegarde
approx. 5.5 km
A late 16th-century manor house near Tourouvre. Its façades, roofs, enclosure wall with corner pavilion and entrance porch have been listed since 1978.
Montligeon Basilica
approx. 10 km
A neo-Gothic pilgrimage church built between 1894 and 1911 at La Chapelle-Montligeon. It is known for its stained glass and mosaics.
Mortagne-au-Perche
approx. 14 km
A small town classed as a Petite Cité de Caractère, with seventeen listed buildings and sites and the Musée percheron, devoted to local and national history.
Bellême
approx. 24 km
A hilltop town in the heart of the Perche regional park, also a Petite Cité de Caractère, with a 15th-century château gatehouse, moat and old town houses.
Nogent-le-Rotrou and Château Saint-Jean
approx. 27 km
The former capital of the Perche, dominated by the medieval Château Saint-Jean, whose keep dates from the first half of the 11th century.
Tours & activities near Château in Longny les Villages
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Who is the château in Longny les Villages for?
Families with children
A garden, a playground, a games room and a babysitting service make this a stay built around children.
Groups sharing a house
A full kitchen, a separate dining area and five bathrooms suit relatives or friends who want to stay under one roof.
Cyclists and walkers
Bicycles are mentioned in the listing, and the quiet lanes, ponds and woods of the northern Perche invite slow exploring.
Heritage lovers
A charterhouse in ruins, a manor house, a pilgrimage basilica and the old towns of Mortagne, Bellême and Nogent are all within a day’s drive.
Good to know before booking the château in Longny les Villages
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 5 pm.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The listing does not name the building or list the bedrooms, so check the layout and the number of guests on the booking page.
- Parking is available on site, including a garage.
- Food delivery is mentioned, and a laundry service and a washing machine are available.
- Expedia gives about 22 minutes by car to Condé-sur-Huisne station.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight in a château in Longny les Villages?
Yes. A château in Longny les Villages is listed on Expedia as a family-friendly stay with a garden, playground and games room. The listing does not give the name of the building.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 5 pm.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking is available on the property, and the listing mentions a garage.
Is it suitable for children?
The listing is aimed at families: it mentions a playground, a games room, table football and a babysitting service.
What is there to see near the château?
Within about 6 km are the ruins of the Château de Gannes, the Val-Dieu charterhouse and the Manoir de Bellegarde; Mortagne-au-Perche is about 14 km away.
Photos of the rooms, guest reviews and available dates are all in the listing of the château in Longny les Villages on Expedia.
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