Ancient homestead?

The first time I came to France, five years ago, my sister Pam and I talked about possibly going to Beaumont Sur Sarthe, about 2 hours from Paris, on a genealogical expedition. We didn't make it. This time, I made it a personal quest. 

Through our genealogy research, we ended in Beaumont Sur Sarthe with the Viscount and I wanted to see what remained. 

So, the remains of the place...

it looks like the built a house on the property in the 1700's. 

When I told Genè that I was going there and planned to stay the night, she asked what I was going to do with that much time there. I figured I'd explore a bit, see what was what, get some dinner, etc. Well, I spent about 45 minutes checking out the old chateaux, then there was nothing else to do. I tried the one restaurant in town, it was closed...nothing going on, no internet, no wifi, no cell service, I speak a tiny bit of French but not enough to get into a conversation...so, I was bored. I got a prefab sandwich from the grocer and went to my room to read. I guess it was an "off the grid" respit from the fast life in Paris. 

I just hit Valaire, another small villiage where I'm meeting up with a former student, Magali Nass, her partner Mark, and their child...so, at least I have someone to show me around and I have WIFI!