Numéro 7 is a ‘maison de maître’ built in 1875 with 2500m2 of garden. The apartment consists of all of the upper, second floor. It has been decorated in a clean, slightly retro style, with laminate flooring and original artwork and offers a light, attractive space in which to unwind. The lodgings include a spacious living room with a kitchen area and dining table plus an area to relax in with a sofa and armchair. The well-equipped kitchen area has a fridge, induction hob and combination microwave. A Nespresso machine finishes It off. The large bedroom features a king size bed and plenty of space if the fold away bed or your own cot is required for a small child. There is hanging space for your clothes and a full length mirror. The bathroom includes a sink, toilet and large bath with shower above. The whole apartment has recently been completed so the rooms have been redecorated and all equipment is new.

Alain and Helen look forward to seeing you in their beautiful corner of Normandy. Alain is French, Helen is British but has lived in France for over 30 years. Both speak French and English, Alain also speaks some German. Having fallen in love with Numéro 7 and the Forêt de Lyons they will happily advise on places to visit, things to do and where to eat.

Le Tronquay is a quiet village in the heart of the Forêt de Lyons and is just 3 kms from Lyons la Forêt, given the official title of ‘one of the most Beautiful Villages of France’. The Forest is one of the best conserved and largest beech forests in Northern Europe. There are many walks you can do in the area as well as mountain biking. Bike hire, including e bikes, is possible in Lyons. There are stables within 5 km if you wish to explore on horseback. The nearest supermarkets are 12kms away although Lyons has two small shops & two bakers. Both Lyons and La Feuillie have weekly markets. In the summer the swimming pool is open in Lyons and there is a larger one in Gournay en Bray. Also in Gournay is an independant cinema showing some films in English. The area is famous for its historical and literary links. Henry 1 of England died in Lyons and the story of Mme de Bovary is set nearby. It has many chateaux, including Vascoeuil with its statues in the gardens and of course Monet’s Giverny is only 45 minutes away. The historic city of Rouen is 35 minutes away.