La Bergerie de l'Aqueduc

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Situated between the French towns of Chartres and Maintenon, in the heart of a vast woodland park surrounded by high walls and bordered by the Voise canal, you can find a time-honoured French guesthouse with three charming and exquisite bedrooms. Converted into an artist's studio a century ago, the cottage is now owned by Monsieur Jean-Philippe Lafont, a renowned baritone opera singer, and his wife, Martina Della Rocca, hostess, artist and painter. This house is not only filled with history, but also with art. Everyone who stays at la Bergerie has noted the guesthouse's special charm and soul.  

50 miles south-west of Paris, situated between Chartres and Rambouillet (12 miles) and close to Maintenon castle (3 miles), la Bergerie de l’aqueduc welcomes you to its unique setting 365 days a year. 

The Guesthouse

Classed as a listed building and awarded four golden 'ears of corn' by the travel organisation ‘Gîtes de France’, la Bergerie was once a traditional farmhouse, built at the end of the 17th century by Michel Guiard, adviser and procurer to King Louis XIV. In 1680 Guiard settled into la Bergerie, which, built mostly in stone and in flat tiles, became a one in a million property to own.

For the last 25 years, Martine Lafont (artist and painter) and her husband, Jean-Philippe Lafont (opera singer), have lovingly restored this historic building into the magnificent guesthouse it is today.  

For the enjoyment of their guests, Martine and Jean-Philippe have paid particular attention to the finesse of la Bergerie's decoration. Thanks to their care and devotion, la Bergerie has preserved every piece of its authenticity.

This haven of peace is protected by its surrounding walls and is situated in a 3000 m2 park dotted with ancient trees and bordered by the Voise canal, making la Bergerie de l’aqueduc an essential stopping place for rest and relaxation.

This ancient farmhouse’s old granary, with its great carriage gateway, now houses guests’ cars, as well la Bergerie’s bicycles, which guests are welcome to use free of charge for trips into the countryside.

With its beams aged by the years, original floor tiles, beautiful fireplace, and its magnificent billiard table situated in the centre of a traditional 18th century room, the ground floor opens onto a welcoming 60m2 living room with a stunning view of the park and the swimming pool. 

The ground floor is also home to a white baby grand piano, a beautiful breakfast table, a home cinema, soft background music and a wood fire...

During the summer season, breakfast is served on the 160m2 outdoor terrace and the outdoor saltwater swimming pool is heated to 30 degrees centigrade.

The main staircase leads up to the first floor where 3 spacious bedrooms can be found, along with their equally spacious bathrooms, encompassing an area of 140m2.