Hello Karine & Francois! I want to say thank you for such a wonderful summer. Everyone said that I seemed like a different person when I got back and indeed I did feel 100% better than at the end of last term. I hope it doesn't wear off too quickly! Everything was just perfect, including the weather.
Have had a brilliant time. Your chateau is gorgeous. Thanks, Ali. Such an amazing place! Thanks for making us feel so welcome. The church was great to use for our performances.
Dear Karin and Francois, I thought that I would write to you to express our deepest thanks for a lovely weekend, we all had such a good time which I know was due to the lovely welcome that you gave us. Thank you so much.
We are finally back and settled in after our vacation. wanted to let you know how much we liked the Chateau and your hospitality, will highly recommend your chateau to all our friends!
The local village was once the feudal domain of the Bruces, ancestors of Scotland's famous King Robert the Bruce. Within a short distance of the chateau you will find ancient villages, chateaux, manors, churches and abbeys. Normandy has a rich history and is proud of its cultural heritage from the Romans, Celts, Vikings and Normans.
The chateau is close to beautiful sandy beaches (20 minutes),
a wide choice of restaurants (5 minutes),
a children’s animal park (15 minutes),
the traditional French markets with fresh local produce (10 minutes),
La maison du biscuit hyper markets/shopping area (10 minutes),
Mont St. Michel (1.5 hour),
D-Day landing beaches (30 minutes),
the Bayeux Tapestry (1 hour),
Sea life Cherbourg (10 minutes). We can provide you with Calvados from the local farmer and wine tasting if it's of interest.
There is a restaurant 2km away for simple, good value French food. We recommend the local markets on Monday morning in Bricquebec (7 km) and Friday morning in Valognes (10 km). In the village is a bakery, post office, bar, butcher, a medical centre and a pharmacy, all witihn walking distance of the chateau.
Locally there is a tennis court and horse riding. Golf is 6km away. The area is well suited for walking and hiking, and (experienced) biking.