La Tour Blanche, bed and breakfast in a Chateau
Situated in the heart of the Somme estuary on the border of Crécy forest , close to cycle and bridal paths and only 5 minutes from Rue (the capital of the Marquenterre and a beautiful historic market town). 10 minutes from the costal towns of Le Crotoy and St Valéry (20 minutes). 15 minutes from other beaches in the Marquenterre, and 20 minutes from the Abbeys of St Riquier and Valloires. 15 minutes from a 4* 18 hole golf course and less than 30 minutes from Le Touquet with a 2* 19 hole course and a 1* nine hole course.
You will be able to experience 21st century comfort in an 18th Century Chateau in the calm wooded grounds of trees more than one hundred years old.
We have plans to install a pool house to add even more relaxation and enjoyment.
The owners
In 2003 the Family LEGRU-PLANCQ moved from Lille to buy the chateau at Forest-Montiers. In 2004 the renovation started initially on the four bedrooms a billiards room and a second kitchen in the left wing.
Following on with work on the grounds and outbuildings.
In 2008 a geothermic heating system was installed.
Hélène provides the delicious organic breakfasts and Benoît is a specialist in breads and desserts.
The History of La Tour Blanche
Situated between the estuary of the river Somme and Crêcy Forest, the Chateau was built at Forest-Montiers in around 1740 and then in about 1850 a wing of farm and stables was added.
The property belonged to Mademoiselle Broutel, after it was passed on to her by her uncle Henrie Loisel le Gaucher from Broutel, who was married to Madame Marie-Julie of Rocquigny. Prior to that the property belonged to Madame de Moreaucourt and Madame Marie Adrienne Douville who was the wife of Monsieur Henri Douville of Franssu who lived in the Chateau of Franssu in 1852.
During the second world war the Chateau was owned by the Caussin family and was occupied by the Germans.
The grounds
There are over 2000 trees and shrubs and a pond with plant and animal life; a play area for the children and a vegetable garden. There is also a paddock and horse-riding arena.
The animals
Charlotte and Olympe can help you to discover their favorite spots, the bird tables and bird houses they have made for the more than 20 species of bird that come to the park.
You will also be able to appreciate our pets :
- The horses
- Obeya du Puech, mare PSA
- Ogoun du Puech, gelding AA
- Hislande, mare SF
- Diane, mare Henson
- The Ponies
- Caroline, Shetland pony
- Jeannette, Shetland pony
- Roy de la Tour Blanche, Pottok poney
- Reine de le Tour Blanche, Pottok poney
- Without forgetting…
- Chips, european male
- Anthéa et Arthémise, beauceron Harlequins (female)
- Tortence the tortoise