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A quiet house surrounded by nature, 20 minutes from Fontainebleau, for 5 people.

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A house with a tiled roof, a patio with a table and chairs, and a garden area.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, skylights, and a washing machine.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a grey blanket, two pillows, bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a bookshelf, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
An aerial view of a tennis court surrounded by lush greenery and residential buildings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Paley, Ile-De-France
  • Place, Forteresse Golf
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Golf Club Montereau La Forteresse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Fontainebleau
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Paley

Located in Paley, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Château de By and Château de Fontainebleau are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Le Carrousel de Fontainebleau and Les Tanneries Contemporary Art Center. Ready for a night out? Consider Espace Rozier and Montargis Concert Hall. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Paley, Ile-De-France

What's nearby

  • Forteresse Golf - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Golf Club Montereau La Forteresse - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Gâtinais Français Natural Regional Park - 19 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Fontainebleau Golf Club - 30 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Château de Fontainebleau - 31 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Souppes-Château-Landon Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge du Bocage - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nulle Bar Ailleurs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bouchereau - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Dan'S Cook - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Souchet Hervé - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A quiet house surrounded by nature, 20 minutes from Fontainebleau, for 5 people. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A quiet house surrounded by nature, 20 minutes from Fontainebleau, for 5 people.?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A quiet house surrounded by nature, 20 minutes from Fontainebleau, for 5 people. on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$1,017, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A quiet house surrounded by nature, 20 minutes from Fontainebleau, for 5 people.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A quiet house surrounded by nature, 20 minutes from Fontainebleau, for 5 people.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A quiet house surrounded by nature, 20 minutes from Fontainebleau, for 5 people.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A quiet house surrounded by nature, 20 minutes from Fontainebleau, for 5 people. located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Golf Club Montereau La Forteresse, Gâtinais Français Natural Regional Park and Musée du Sucre d'Orge. Church of the Assumption of Esmans and Ikopa Aventure are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming modern gîte with a beautiful garden and tennis court at a pleasant and quiet location

What a wonderful place to spend our summer holidays! We booked Gîte De l'Orvanne, which is the smaller of the two gîtes under the same roof, and stayed there for two weeks. Pierre made us feel very welcome at our arrival and was happy to advise us at any time with tips for excursions and restaurants. The gîte is nice and clean and very comfortable. It is a charming 200 year old farm that has been modernized completely in a tasteful modern style. It has modern equipment like basin mixer taps, a Nespresso coffee maker, satellite tv and a washing machine. We will surely remember the beautiful garden. It is exceptionally large and has an interesting variety of trees. Throughout the day the garden offered lots of nice sunny and shadowy spots. The garden is bordered by the Lunain river -- we really enjoyed rowing the boat that is available to the guests of both gîtes. We also spent a lot of time on the private tennis court. Paris is just over an hour's drive away (90 km). We also enjoyed visiting the towns of Fontainebleau (30 km) and Sens (40 km), the palace of Vaux-le-Vicomte (50 km), Provins (60 km) and the Parc des Félins (70 km). There is very little to do in the village of Paley itself, except perhaps some nice walking trails, but there is plenty of beautiful nature in the surroundings. We would certainly recommend Gîte De l'Orvanne to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable stay in France.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Dear Berber Your nice comments make us happy ; we have renewed this property because we love this country, old authentic houses and because we like to share that with other people who appreciate the same things ; I was born in a farm and I like nature and animals, that why you saw ducks, hens, chickens ; Monique used to be chief purser on Air France planes and likes welcoming people and she manages the inside of the houses with her heart It was a real pleasure to spend those two weeks with you and your family and we hope to meet you again in Paley. warm and kind regards; Monique and Pierre
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2/10 Terrible

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Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Accueil agréable. Plus de moutons plus de coq , tous volés apparemment. Cuisine avec dalle pas à la même hauteur un peu casse gueule. On s’est sauvé , suspicion punaises de lit. L’hôte assure que ça n’en est pas et qu’il y’en a déjà eu dans son gîte donc il sait ce que sait. Il affirme qu’il s’agit d’araignée , il montre un coin précis de la chambre il dit qu’il arrive pas à s’en débarrasser. Il dit qu’il peut nous mettre un produit mais qu’il est ultra chimique et toxique. Nous ne tenons pas à être piqué mais pas au prix de respirer des produits toxiques, donc nous refusons. Nous écourtons notre séjour avec tout notre linge dans des sacs poubelles car certains reconnaissent des punaises de lit. Donc dans le doute …. Au lieu d’être compréhensif l’hôte devient désagréable et nous accuse d’être agressif alors que nous correspondons par textos sur un ton neutre. Ni il s’excuse ni compensation. Pour lui c’est la campagne donc les puqures d’araignées font parti du lot. Il ne distingue pas le fait que les piqûres des araignées en questions pourraient être évité s’il traitait la chambre ou au moins en informer les clients. J’espère vraiment que ce ne soit pas des punaises de lit demain nous consultons un généraliste. En tout état de cause si ça en est pas , le client n’a pas d’office à subir des piqûres d’araignées situés dans la chambre à 3 lit car il n’arrive pas à s’en défaire. C’est incorrect de ne pas prévenir. Je suis malade et je n’ai pas besoin de pbm supplémentaire.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I always feel that there are a few key points that make any holiday. In this case it was the host being so welcoming and air conditioning, as we were on holiday during the recent heat wave when it hit 40 degrees.The property may be in need of a little general maintenance but I believe that is accounted for in the very reasonable pricing for the stay. We were very comfortable, liked the open-ness of the downstairs kitchen and living room, which made the place feel much bigger, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Pierre was a most gracious host and could not have been better with communication and I hugely value that.It would have been lovely to us the tennis court or volleyball set up but it was just too hot, but those are set in very spacious grounds with lots of space, so maybe another time we would.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Große Wohnung

Große Wohnung mit allen was man benötigt. Tolle Lage mit großem Außenbereich.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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Sehr freundliche Gastgeber

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Woche in Paley. Pierre war sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Parfait pour le repos et les balades

La location était très spacieuse et nous avons bien profité des balades dans les environs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2024
merci, Serge, pour votre aimable commentaire ; ce serait un plaisir de vous recevoir à nouveau
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

un moment de sérénité

Des promenades sur le terrain du gîte et dans la campagne environnante. Beaucoup de calme reposant dans ce gîte. Une journée agréable à Fontainebleau pour visiter son magnifique château et ses jardins. Un petit tour à Bourdelle pour son jardin. Seul petit bémol : l'escalier menant aux chambres... Merci à Pierre et Monique VERGNET de leur gentillesse.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
merci pour vos commentaires ; l'escalier est clairement visible sur les photos ; cela n'aurait pas dû être une surprise pour vous
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10/10 Excellent

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Sympathique

Propriétaire sympathique et disponible Jardin très agréable avec trois gîtes Celui ci est le plus petit. Bien équipé. Rez-de-chaussée un peu sombre
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Erholung pur

Wir hatten einen schönen Urlaub. Die Wohnung ist sehr schön eingerichtet und mit allem nötigen ausgestattet. Es gibt ein riesiges Grundstück mit Hühnern,Enten ,Tennisplatz... Das Vermieterehepaar ist sehr gastfreundlich und entspannt.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Un lieux idyllique avec un propriétaire super sympa

La propriété est idyllique avec une rivière très peu profonde (très utile pour les enfants), un terrain de tennis, un terrain de foot et un terrain de volley... l'apéritif le soir au bord de la rivière est très sympa sans compter la région avec de nombreuses activités à faire absolument
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
merci Audric pour vos commentaires agréables ; cela nous motive à faire encore mieux pour que nos hôtes gardent un bon souvenir de leur séjour chez nous ; revenez quand vous voulez, ce sera un plaisir de vous revoir.
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8/10 Good

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Bon séjour dans un bel endroit

Tout s'est très bien passé malgré une mauvaise météo. Maison fonctionnelle, terrain magnifique pour des balades d'automne. Petit hic, très froid dans la maison. surtout les différences de temperature entre la cuisine et le salon. donc, en été, ca doit etre parfait. en hiver, attention. Merci beauocup.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Entspannter Rückzugsort

Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite, aber nie aufdringliche Vermieter. Für Kinder auch wegen des parkähnlichen Gartens sehr gut geeignet, nur bei den Kleinsten muss man wegen des Bachs (Highlight Ruderboot!) vielleicht etwas aufpassen. Zum Grundstück gehören drei Wohnungen, Privatsphäre ist aber gewährleistet.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Gite tout confort dans un cadre agréable

Nous avons apprécié le confort du gîte (très bien équipé niveau électroménager notamment) ainsi que son immense jardin qui offre un cadre très agréable et reposant. Un grand merci à Pierre et Monique nos hôtes pour leur accueil et leurs bonnes adresses ! Nous reviendrons avec plaisir. Jérémy, Natacha et la petite Alice !
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2021
merci pour vos commentaires encourageants ; partager ces lieux que nous aimons est l'une de nos principales motivations.
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10/10 Excellent

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Très agréable location dans un très bel environnement

Dans un ensemble de 3 gîtes, logement très bien équipé, très confortable, bénéficiant d'un grand parc, dans un endroit pittoresque avec de très nombreuses randonnées à proximité (rivière à 2 pas, joli village, au calme).
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10/10 Excellent

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Idyllic escape to rural France

This is a delightful, very well equipped property, set in over 2 acres, giving plenty of space to relax. Pierre is the perfect host. With a tennis court and areas to play volleyball, petanque and football if you wish, keeping active is easy and convenient. It's a short cycle or walk to the bakery, with easy access to the nearest supermarket. There are several lovely countryside walks to enjoy and numerous pretty villages and towns to visit within easy reach by car. Travelling from the UK could not be simpler as the location is only some 4 hours from Calais.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2020
It was a real pleasure to welcome so nice, polite and friendly guests ; we love this place and we are very satisfied to share it with customers who appreciate it as much as you write in your kind comment ; Monique and I wish to welcome you again in Paley
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a really pleasant stay in Paley

This gîte was fully equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed being in the big beautiful garden, where our kids had fun playing tennis and football. The hosts were friendly and helpful. They really do everything to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Thanks Monique and Pierre!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2020
It was a real pleasure to welcome you ; we love this place and we are very satisfied to share it with customers who appreciate it as much as you write in your kind comment ; Monique and I wish to welcome you again in Paley
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10/10 Excellent

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Tout simplement parfait

Un petit bout de campagne comme on les aime. Superbe séjour dans une maison très agréable, bien équipée et proche de toutes commodités. Cette belle propriété est très bien entretenue et il y fait bon vivre. Les espaces extérieurs sont parfaits, particulièrement avec des enfants. Il y a tout ce qui faut pour s’amuser tennis , volley , foot, petanque, sans oublier le ruisseau et d’autres surprises... Ce lieu regorge de charme pour le plus grand plaisir des petits et des grands.... Un petit mot pour l’accueil. Pierre et Monique sont des hôtes vraiment charmants et très attentionnés. Nous sommes ravis d’avoir fait leur connaissance. Nous reviendrons c’est promis.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent séjour

Une jolie petite maison dans ne magnifique propriété. La propriété est constituée de 3 maisons, nous étions dans la plus petite, parfaite pour une famille de 4 ou 5 personnes. Les propriétaires sont extrêmement attentifs à leurs hôtes. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2020
Merci Stéphanie pour votre gentil message ; vous avez été des hôtes agréables et respectueux des règles et de lieux ; Monique et moi serions heureux de vous revoir.
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10/10 Excellent

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Wundervolle Tage in Paley :-)

Für uns (Familie mit 2 Kindern) war die Lage der Ferienwohnung Perfekt. Speziell die Kinder haben sich immer darauf gefreut Nachmittags noch ein bisschen Tennis zu spielen, aber vor allem die tollen Tips von Pierre, wie Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (anstatt Versais), Chateau de Blandy-les-tours oder auch Moret sur-Loing...haben uns sehr geholfen unseren Aufenthalt toll zu gestallten. Vielen Dank dafür noch mal an Pierre .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Small family in Paley

We have had a great time in this house. The owner is honest and kind. The property is clean and in a safe neighborhood. Ground floor is air-conditioned. First floor is not and usually it is okay unless there is an unexpected heat wave like what we have had. Our kids enjoyed playing close to the river and feeding hens and ducks. The town has no mobile net and It was difficult for us to get to the property easily. I was not given the exact location of the property in advance. Upon check in we were told that utility is not inclusive. The owner would calculate how much did we consume then we have to pay for electricity. In addition, cleaning fees (40 euros) didn't include the cleaning of towels. The owner would calculate how many towel did I use then charge me 4 euro for each towel as an additional cleaning fee. In summary, we enjoyed our stay and I recommend this property for those who would like to have a quite and safe place in country-side.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
thank you for your kind review ; it was a real pleasure to welcome you and communicate with you
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10/10 Excellent

Herrliches Grundstück

Bis auf einen leichten Schmierfilm auf den Küchenutensilien war alles sehr sauber, funktionsfähig und gepflegt. Der Vermieter war sehr nett, hilfsbereit und zuverlässig. Besonders gefreut haben sich die Kinder über den Nachwuchs der Hausenten. Ein sehr schönes Domizil.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
merci pour vos commentaires agréables à lire ; la satisfaction de nos hôtes est notre principal objectif
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10/10 Excellent

Unterkunft

Sehr schöne und gemütliche Unterkunft mit viel Umschwung. Sehr netter und hilfsbereiter Vermieter
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful stay, good facilities, lovely environment and really helpful owner.

Everything we needed for our holiday, in terms of setting, equipment, help and advice from the owner and lovely grounds to explore and enjoy. We had a relaxing week here, enjoying the peace and quiet, making friends with the neighbours (lovely German family in the next door property, plus free-range chickens and ducks in the grounds!), trying out the boat on the river, exploring the local area (with really helpful advice from Pierre), visiting Paris for the day by train - what more could we want from a week away?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
what an amiable comment! it's a real pleasure to welcome such nice and friendly guests ; we like to interact with people who come to visit our beautiful region ; thank you for everything looking forward to welcoming you again, why not in the futur new high level gîte
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely property in a lovely rural area.

Our family of fived stayed in this property for one week. It was clean, tidy and in a lovely location. The children (aged 14, 13 and 9) loved the very large gardens and playing in the small river. Whilst in a very rural location the property is conveniently located for a day trip into paris via train. There is also plenty to explore in the local area including forests, castles and lakes for swimming. Overall we had a lovely time and felt very welcomed by our host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Dear Neil thank you very much for your comment ; it was a real pleaure to welcome nice people as you and your family ; for Monique and I exchange is important and one of the reasons we offer this property for rent ; we like this house, this village and their surroundings and we like to share this with our guests ; We hope to see you again in this gite or one of the two larger others
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8/10 Good

Prima gite.

We hebben een buitengewoon prettig verblijf gehad in Paley. Een ruime woning, van alle gemakken voorzien. Heel grote tuin, wat bij mooi weer erg leuk is. De kippen die daarin rondliepen waren een dagelijks uitje voor de kinderen. De eigenaar, Pierre Vergnet, is goed bereikbaar, vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
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