Sleep in a château in Normandy!

Have you ever dreamed of spending a night or more in a beautiful chateau? Follow us on a tour of some of Normandy’s best hotels and rooms located in beautiful historic buildings. They all have that special something, with traditional or contemporary décor, a royal breakfast or even a swimming pool. Perfect for an unforgettable weekend!

This famous hotel is an ode to the French way of life. Located a few kilometres from the D-Day Landing Beaches and the much-loved town of Bayeux, the Château d’Audrieu welcomes you in a large wooded park. The Relais & Châteaux label is a guarantee of top service and quality. The large rooms, decorated with fine materials, take you back in time. In the restaurant, the team will prepare your dinner in a different place or setting every evening!

• Special features: its luxurious tree house and swimming pool.

Château d’Audrieu
14250 Audrieu
Official website

Here’s another 5-star hotel in the same area, between Bayeux and the D-Day Landing Beaches. The Château La Chenevière is a true architectural gem. Close your eyes and imagine yourself in this former 18th century mansion, with its wood and marble rooms and suites.

• Special features: the sublime outdoor swimming pool and the hotel’s two restaurants, one gourmet, the other bistronomic.

Now let’s open the doors of this other gem. Several rooms are available at La Bribourdière, including two with disabled access. We loved the size of the rooms, the designer bathrooms and the brightness shared by all the rooms.

• Special feature: just 7 km away from the sea

Let’s now discover one of Normandy’s most prestigious chateaus. Welcome to the Château du Champ de Bataille, whose owner is none other than Jacques Garcia, the world-famous decorator whose work is showcased in some of the world’s greatest palaces. Here you’ll find a total of 9 rooms with famous names: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Marcel Proust, Madame Butterfly… Enough for sweet dreams and a gentle awakening in this exceptional 17th century setting.

• Special features: the unique setting, the gardens and the sculptures

Relais du Château du Champ de Bataille
8 route du château
27110 Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc
02 32 34 84 34

Here you are in a building built in 1606 in the heart of 7 acres of parkland. It has been lovingly restored, with a contemporary touch to the furnishings and decor.

• Special feature: located near Pont-Audemer, Normandy’s very own Little Venice, and not far from Honfleur, which needs no introduction.

The Château de Chantore’s bedrooms are decorated with a successful mix of classic furniture and bright, decidedly contemporary colours. We love the draped bedspreads, the romantic touches, the marble fireplaces and the double sinks next to a very modern shower cubicle.

• Special feature: from the beautiful gardens of the château, you can see the one-and-only Mont-Saint-Michel in the distance!

This magnificent château takes us back to the Belle Epoque, when Bagnoles-de-l’Orne welcomed the crowned heads of Europe. The château is surrounded by the legendary Andaines forest and its granite rocks.

• Special features: its location in Bagnoles-de-l’Orne, a very relaxing spa town and the ‘Accueil vélo’ label awarded to the hotel.

Set in 11 acres of parkland, this 18th century property was once the summer residence of the Austrian Empress. In our wildest dreams, we could picture ourselves riding from the château to the beach at Les Petites Dalles, on the Alabaster Coast.

• Special feature: the extraordinary history of the château!

A little further up the road, a stone’s throw from Dieppe, the Château de Miromesnil is a place steeped in history. It was here, in one of the château’s rooms, that Guy de Maupassant was born in 1850. Several rooms, including a family suite with a working fireplace, as well as a room with a very contemporary feel, welcome you to stay at the Château.

• Special features: its link with Maupassant himself and its vegetable garden, where flowers and ancient vegetables are back in fashion.

At the heart of the Alabaster Coast, between Dieppe and Veules-les-Roses, one of the most beautiful villages in France, you’ll find this romantic château. The rooms, with their refined, modern décor, all have king-size beds.

• Special feature: the combination of old and new.

More ideas for sleeping in a château:

• The Château de Sully (Calvados)
• The Château de Hiéville (Calvados)
• The Château Saint Gilles (Calvados)
• The Château de Boucéel (Manche)
• The Manoir de Rétival (Seine-Maritime)