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Normandy brings a dozen different images to mind: William the Conqueror, the D-Day landings, Mont-St-Michel; the bleak landscape of the Cotentin coast, the sparkling summertime playground of the Côte Fleurie; sumptuous châteaux, historic abbeys, famous gardens; the orchards of the Auge, the picture-postcard scenery of the Suisse Normande; Monet’s home at Giverny, the Cabourg immortalized by Proust – or perhaps it’s cider, calvados and camembert. Whatever your list, it will barely scratch the surface of this rich and rewarding region.
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With 19 suites and one standard room, this elegant 18th-century château standing in its own parkland has the feeling of a gracious English country house. It makes a convenient base for the D-Day beaches and Bayeux.
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A real Gothic mansion at the end of a rutted forest track. Spacious rooms, fine furniture, pleasing views, excellent cooking.
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In the same family since 1613, the château has retained its original Louis XIII decoration.
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This four-star campsite offers large, luxury “pitches”, and wood cabins for five. If you tire of the aquapark, tennis, volleyball and billiards, Mont-St-Michel, Granville and Brittany beckon.
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Visit the Montebello salon and the Marquis de Miromesnil’s bedroom and study in the 16th-to 17th-century mansion where Maupassant was born.
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The beautiful park of this 16th-century château, with its romantic turreted gatehouse, is loveliest in May and June when the rhododendrons are in bloom.
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Set on an island in the middle of an artificial lake, this remote 12th-century fortress is a stirring sight.
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The last member of the Pontécoulant family gave the estate to the département of Calvados. Fronted by long, formal lawns, backed by woodland, this 16th- to 18th-century château in the Suisse Normande has great charm.
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Close to Utah Beach, this somewhat faded but charming 18th-century château in its own park was once occupied by James II of Scotland. It has an outdoor swimming pool.
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Savour the breathtaking view along the Seine from this ruined 11th-century fortress, named after a mythical character. Its museum tells the story of the Viking invaders.
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Hotel price categories
For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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