Arbonne la Foret- The village of our French Farm House, "Le Papillon Mignon" and the Surrounding Towns
The village where Papillon Mignon is located-Arbonne la Foret, has a fascinating history dating back to the 13th century, when it was called Gilo of Arbonne. In 1660 the domain belonged to the Baron of Milly. Milly derives from the word "miles" meaning knight. The land was in fact awarded, by the king, originally to his favorite knight. From that point on the domain was envied and subject to disputes during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Arbonne is ideally located 40 minutes by train from Paris
It is 15 minutes from Fontainebleau where Louis the 14th's hunting lodge is located. This is also the historic palace where Napoleon bid his "adieu" before departing for Elba.
It is 15 minutes from Milly la Foret with the ancient marketplace dating from the 15th century.
It is 10 minutes from Barbizon the quaint village and home of the Barbizon and Impressionist school of painters. The Father Ganne museum above, was once an inn and one of the preferred bistros of the artists. It has sketches on the walls from the painters themselves.
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The home of Theodore Rousseau is in a converted barn situated right next to the chapel of St. Paul in the center of Barbizon.
The Maison Atelier of Jean-Francois Millet, shown above, is full of photographs and
mementos, evoking the artist's career. It is here that Millet painted some of his most famous pieces.
Cely en Biere Fleury en Biere
10 minutes in all directions from Arbonne and the farmhouse are charming "picture perfect" villages such as St. Martin en Biere, Cely en Biere, and Fleury en Bierre. See above photos.
The area is a delight, historically rare, and in one word, enchanting!
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