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From the Perche to the D-Day beaches, via the cliffs of Étretat and the chic resorts of Honfleur, Deauville or Caen, our selection of the finest hotels in Normandy, including luxury, boutique, 4-star, 5-star and palace hotels.
1. Château d'Audrieu | Between land and history
A hotel in the heart of the Normandy countryside
Nestled in the heart of the Calvados region, in the midst of a magnificent French garden, this entirely renovated 18th-century castle welcomes you to its 30-hectare wooded park. A member of Relais & Châteaux and the new 2L Collection hotel group, Château d'Audrieu combines a subtly luxurious spirit with the traditional concept of a family home.
The bright rooms overlooking the gardens have recently been refurbished. From the most classic to the top-of-the-range suite, they offer the comfort of modern bedding with the charm and refinement of period furniture. This luxury hotel in Normandy even offers one of its finest suites, perched high in the trees in the form of a tree house with its own terrace and unobstructed view over the park, for an unusual and disconcerting experience of harmony with nature.
Audrieu offers the ideal setting for experiencing château life as a family, while feeling as relaxed as at home. The gardens invite you to relax, while the park encourages the youngest guests to explore nature in complete freedom, observe animals and discover a swimming pool under the trees, heated continuously to 26°C.
Finally, to unwind after a day's sightseeing, the Spa by Sothys, located in a former outbuilding, offers a wellness service of relaxing massages or facial treatments in an absolute calm conducive to serenity. The Château d'Audrieu's location in the middle of a park, its bucolic setting, its meticulous decoration and its spa make it the ideal place for a romantic weekend in Normandy.
At the heart of Normandy gastronomy
Normandy is famous for its local produce: butter, cheeses, cider, pommeau and, of course, the famous Calvados used for the "trou normand". Aware of the richness of this culinary tradition, the château boasts its own kitchen garden, orchard and herb garden, from which chef Samuel Gaspard draws his inspiration. His welcoming family-run gourmet restaurant, Le Séran, showcases the finest local produce: "Terrine de tomate de plein champs, sorbet sureau, crémeux Neufchâtel", "Turbot au gratin au vieux comté, blette crémeuse et glacé, algue du Croisic"... The menu celebrates the land-sea alliances so distinctive of Normandy, and the precision of the cooking and the quality of the presentation do the rest. We're in for a treat, and still don't understand why this restaurant isn't Michelin-starred.
For lunch, there's a change of atmosphere: the hotel offers a chic bistro menu, with picnic baskets prepared on request and available to take into the park. You can also dine each evening in a different location, exploring the thousand facets of the château in a playful, gourmet way.
At the heart of Norman history
Ideally situated between Bayeux and Caen, around 15 km from Caen-Carpiquet international airport, Château d'Audrieu is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a rich history dating from the 11th to the 20th century. Overlooked by a superb cathedral, Bayeux is home to the famous tapestry recounting the Battle of Hastings, during which William the Conqueror defeated the British on home soil to become King of England in 1066. A few kilometers away, the D-Day beaches, where the Allied landings took place on the night of June 5-6, 1944, stretch as far as the eye can see. This makes the Château d'Audrieu our favorite luxury hotel close to the D-Day beaches. For history buffs, the Caen Memorial and numerous museums tell the story of Normandy's rich past. A little further afield, the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and its famous abbey, or the home and gardens of Impressionist painter Claude Monet in Giverny, are entertaining and enriching destinations at the crossroads of nature and art.
Château d'Audrieu
29 rooms and suites ( 1 "cabane" suite), from €300 per night.
Château d'Audrieu, 14250 Audrieu.
chateaudaudrieu.com/fr/
2. Le Donjon - Domaine Saint Clair | Hotel in Étretat with sea view
Why book? On the Normandy Riviera, enjoy the gentle pace of life at Étretat, with its wide pebble beach and Belle Époque villas that have attracted creative souls for centuries, with Matisse and Monet at the top of the list. Le Donjon - Domaine Saint Clair is an Anglo-Norman château built in 1862, whose owner would fire the cannon whenever he arrived. The adjoining Villa, dating from 1889, with its more feminine lines, has been added to the estate, which now welcomes visiting guests in a charming 4-star hotel with the ambiance of a family home.
Behind the ivy-clad facade are lounges and patios that open onto the open sea, the famous cliffs and a large English-style park, all less than 10 minutes' walk from the village. In a corner of the hotel's lounge library, near the fireplace, the secret room hosts an immersive escape game in the middle of a cabinet of curiosities.
And the rooms? Each of the 25 cosy rooms takes its name from a character of the time, inspired by the Normandy coast, from Gustave Flaubert to Sarah Bernhardt, Anna de Noailles and Marcel Proust, and is adorned in turn with chic, contemporary decor, with the spirit of a writer's office, but always cosy and tranquil. The ocean is silhouetted against the maritime pines, and the chirping of birds enters the room when you open the window in the early morning, before heading downstairs for breakfast.
The icing on the cake? In addition to the spa and pool, heated in season, the Normandy hotel boasts a sauna in the grounds and, above all, La Canopée, a rooftop on top of the Donjon tower with sea views, where you can relax in a private Jacuzzi, shower, relaxation and tanning area and massage table. The treatments are provided exclusively with GreenSpa brand products.
Gastronomy? Two restaurants in Etretat and a bar, including Le Donjon, chef Killian Allain's gourmet restaurant, which offers a memorable and committed culinary experience.The new Chef's philosophy is based on a respectful approach to products, most of which are plant-based and seafood, through revisited emblematic dishes and original creations. In the Racines restaurant, chef Senda David Waguena offers epicurean and gourmet cuisine in the dining room or on the terrace, before enjoying a cocktail in the Le Masdar bar, renowned as the best spot to watch the sunset in Étretat.
Le Donjon - Domaine Saint Clair
25 keys from €120 per night
Chemin de Saint Clair, 76790 Étretat
3. Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy, Deauville | A mansion like in the movies
This imposing manor house, with its green half-timbering, turrets and singular roof, is a true emblem of Deauville. Le Normandy, a masterpiece of Anglo-Norman architecture, has attracted the likes of Gabrielle Chanel and Gainsbourg since it first opened its doors. Immortalized in “Un homme et une femme”, it offers a glamorous, historic stay just a few hours from the capital. Built at the beginning of the 20th century to graciously accommodate players from the nearby casino, Le Normandy has become an integral part of the seaside resort's luxurious landscape, like the emblematic planks and their bathing cabins. Still linked to the world of gambling by an underground gallery, this Normandy hotel shares its prestige with the adjacent Casino and Hotel Royal, all three under the aegis of the Barrière group, founded by François André. A visionary of modern tourism, André invented “resorts” in the Roaring Twenties, propelling Deauville into the ranks of fashionable resorts.
Hailed as “the most beautiful hotel in the world” when it opened in 1912, the Normandy quickly became a favorite haunt of Parisians. The hotel, the setting for the love story of Anouk Aimée and Jean-Louis Trintignant in Claude Lelouch's Cannes award-winning cult film, has seen a myriad of celebrities pass through its doors. From Laurel and Hardy to Brad Pitt, from George Clooney to Harrison Ford, from Johnny Depp to Meryl Streep, the Normandy is a veritable red carpet rolled out on the English Channel, the antechamber to Hollywood!
This historic flagship of the Lucien Barrière group was renovated in 2016 under the leadership of Alexandre Danan and Nathalie Ryan, after 180 days of intense work. A new lease of life for the establishment, which had never closed its doors since its creation. The renovations created more spacious spaces by bringing several rooms together, swapping the heavy velvet curtains for a brighter decor. But there's no denying the hotel's origins! The 271 rooms, including 40 suites, retain the codes of the luxury resort: walls hung with Toile de Jouy wallpaper, skirted beds and crystal chandeliers, echoing unobstructed views of the sea or a delightful inner courtyard. If you find it hard to leave your room, you won't want to miss a moment of relaxation at the Spa Diane Barrière, with its indoor pool, hammam, sauna and Biologique Recherche and Algologie treatments, a brand with natural marine active ingredients sourced in Brittany. Meanwhile, children can have fun at the Studio by Petit VIP, and are welcome from 10 weeks old at Babiwi and up to 17 years old at Club Ados.
La table du Normandy, a journey through the Côte fleurie
Sheltered by a sublime glass roof opening onto the gardens, La Belle Époque also contributes to the hotel's glory. A huge mosaic of a languid naiad leads into the restaurant. Here, you'll discover traditional cuisine highlighting Normandy's terroir and local producers. Dishes include pâté en croûte Richelieu (€29), snacked scallops with seasonal truffles (€49), entrecôte Normande (€48) and crispy sweetbreads with porcini mushrooms and chestnuts (€49). And if you're more in the mood to share, opt for one of the house's flagship dishes: sole meunière (€95 for 2), whose fillets, raised before your eyes, offer a hypnotic spectacle.
Bonus: you don't have to stay at the Normandy to enjoy it. Just push open the revolving doors to enjoy a drink in the hotel's British-style bar, with its stone fireplace and tall mahogany chairs, where Winston Churchill was a regular. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's free bicycle rental service to explore the surrounding area.
Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy
271 rooms including 48 suites, from €250 a night.
38 Rue Jean Mermoz, 14804 Deauville
4. L'Hôtel du Golf: swinging it up in Normandy
If Parisians and other travelers in search of a sea breeze flock to this ultra-chic seaside resort, it's undoubtedly to tread the famous boards of Deauville or try to hit the jackpot at the prestigious races at the racecourse. But for green enthusiasts, it's unthinkable to miss the mythical golf course perched on the heights of Mont Canisy, a golfing landmark since 1929.
Conceived by François André, the visionary founder of Groupe Barrière, this golf course was designed to entertain English guests who came to Deauville for a good time. The famous course architect Tom Simpson was entrusted with the creation of this hilly 27-hole course. Architect Georges Wybo added the icing on the cake with L'Hôtel du Golf, a magnificent half-timbered building in Normandy, adding a touch of regional charm to an already enchanting setting.
L'Hôtel du Golf, with its 170 rooms, some of which offer breathtaking views over the bay of Trouville, has been completely refurbished by Chantal Peyrat. The new decor, resolutely contemporary, is inspired by Made in Normandy. Giant apple sculptures and horses topped with light fixtures greet guests as they enter, while blond wood furniture and green velvet loungers bring a more streamlined style to the rooms.
For those who prefer to sweat in ways other than hitting a little white ball, the hotel offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a Spa Diane Barrière x myBlend as well as tennis and padel courts. Children aged 4 to 12 can have fun at the Diwi & Co kids' club, with ping-pong tournaments, bowling, kite-making and postcard-making workshops.
Hôtel Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf Deauville
179 rooms including 10 suites, from €214 per night
Le Mont Canisy, 14800 Saint-Arnoult
5. Domaine de Primard | One of the jewels in the Domaines de Fontenille crown
After the Luberon, Marseille, the Côte d'Argent and Menorca, the Domaines de Fontenille collection has settled at the gateway to Normandy, on the border of the Centre-Val-de-Loire and Île-de-France regions, to create a haven of rural peace just an hour from Paris. In the heart of a 40-hectare park with orchards, rose gardens, fields and romantic gardens, where water is omnipresent, Domaine de Primard offers 40 keys, including suites with private terraces, in the main residence and its outbuildings. This eighteenth-century building once belonged to actress Catherine Deneuve, with its succession of salons, is a perfect retreat for reflection or daydreaming.
Here, gastronomy comes in two flavors to delight even the most discerning palate: chef Romain Meder's Michelin-starred Les Chemins restaurant boasts a particularly elegant decor and top-notch cuisine in which plants are king. In the orchard, chef Géraud Dupuis, at the helm of the new Martin restaurant, offers a more traditional bistro-style cuisine, rich in flavors. Finally, the Table d'hôtes, located in the former kitchen of the Maison sur l'Eure, can accommodate 2, 4, 6 or 12 guests around the large central table for an exclusive experience. Wellness is not left out either, with France's very first Susanne Kaufmann spa: four treatment cabins, including one double, in a cosy 450 m2 wood-clad spa.
Domaine de Primard
40 rooms and suites, from €290 per night
D16, 28260 Guainville
6. Hôtel Le Royal: a century of refinement and celebrity in Deauville
Hôtel Barrière Le Royal, opened in 1913, imposes its silhouette on the Côte Fleurie. This 5-star seaside mansion, which has become an emblem of Deauville, has, since its opening, welcomed major figures from the world of cinema, thanks in particular to its partnership with the Deauville American Film Festival. The hotel suites have welcomed celebrities such as Liz Taylor and Michael Douglas, making Le Royal a veritable sanctuary for the stars.
Backed by an Eiffel structure, Le Royal's 219 rooms (including 29 suites) are decorated with the signature of renowned interior designer Jacques Garcia. This “friend of the house” left his unmistakable mark in the silk drapes of the bed canopy and the crystal chandeliers with their heavy tassels, majestic window settings and paintings framing a splendid view of the English Channel. On request, some rooms can be interconnected, and children staying at the Royal Hotel can join the kids club at the neighboring hotel Le Normandy, free of charge.
But Le Royal doesn't stop at bright, spacious rooms. It also offers a fitness area, an outdoor swimming pool heated to 26°C, a hammam and an infrared sauna. For the ultimate in relaxation, head to the Spa Diane Barrière. In one of seven cabins, expert therapists provide Biologique Recherche and Algologie treatments. The pleasure continues at table with the Le Côté Royal restaurant, run by chef Éric Provost, formerly of the Pavillon Ledoyen. The menu offers well-executed classics: duck foie gras terrine (€29), grilled sea bass fillet (€40), Norman beef fillet (€55). For dessert, don't miss the calvados tatin.
The highlight of the evening? End the evening in the red velvet-clad L'Étrier bar, where you can sip a Signature cocktail to the sound of a piano concert.
Hôtel Le Royal
219 rooms including 29 suites, from €352 per night
Boulevard Eugène Cornuché, 14800 Deauville
7. Maison Ceronne | Contemporary country haven in Perche
Just 150 km from Paris lies the unspoilt Perche region, where the countryside still reigns supreme. It's in this green setting that Maison Ceronne welcomes its guests in a typical 2-hectare building in the heart of nature, and is one of the finest hotels in the Perche region. Peace and quiet await you in rooms spread over 3 buildings, a large garden, two heated swimming pools - one indoor and one outdoor - a sauna, a hammam and a terrace overlooking the Perche countryside. For families, couples or friends, you can also take advantage of the bar, cinema room and country-style restaurant serving gourmet lunches and dinners made with fresh, local, seasonal produce.
Maison Ceronne
From €165 per night. Minimum stay 2 or 3 nights depending on season.
La Gilberdière, 61380 Sainte-Céronne-lès-Mortagne
8. Chez Laurence du Tilly | A private mansion "just like home
As a stylist and art designer, Laurence du Tilly wanted to share her passion for decoration by creating a place where everyone could feel at home in an interior that reflected their personal style. And so, in the heart of Caen's old town, she imagined three guest apartments in a former mansion: the first in a classic style, the second resolutely contemporary and the third atypical enough to be unclassifiable. On the first floor, a cosy atmosphere reigns in the lounge with its library, where you can curl up in a big armchair by the fireplace or share a drink in the Honesty Bar. A warm atmosphere and top-notch service make you feel right at home. What's more, the address is ideally located for exploring Caen and discovering the botanical gardens, Saint-Étienne abbey, William the Conqueror's castle, the World War II Memorial or, further north, the D-Day landing beaches.
Chez Laurence du Tilly
3 suites and one cottage, from €140 per night.
9 B Rue Pemagnie, 14000 Caen.
9. Le Grand Hôtel Cabourg - MGallery | Prestige and majesty on the beach
For over a century, this majestic 5-star hotel has dominated Cabourg's beach with all its splendor. Luxurious, spacious rooms and suites open their large windows onto the sea or flower-filled gardens. This elegant building, entirely renovated, has preserved the cachet of yesteryear and inspired Marcel Proust, who so enjoyed staying here. Don't hesitate to ask for room 414, which replicates his room in the purest Belle Époque style. The hotel's proximity to the beach and casino makes it the ideal place to stay with family, friends or for a seminar. Its restaurant, Le Balbec, serves cuisine based on typical Normandy products, while offering panoramic views of the promenade and the sea. Finally, to make your stay as relaxing as possible, the spa offers a range of facial and body treatments.
Le Grand Hôtel Cabourg - MGallery
71 rooms and suites, from €200 per night.
Les Jardins Du Casino, 14390 Cabourg
10. Hôtel Le Saint-Delis | "La Maison du Peintre"
The little brother of Ferme Saint-Siméon, Le Saint-Delis is a Relais & Châteaux where art permeates the premises. This 9-room boutique hotel was the home of Impressionist painter Henri de Saint-Delis (1878-1949), who refused to sell his paintings during his lifetime. Each room, including number 3, where the artist slept, displays a reproduction by the painter - including lovely views of Honfleur beach and still lifes - while the original paintings can be admired at Orsay and the small local Eugène Boudin museum. Belgian architects Jessy Klönhammer and Marc Vander Elst have respected the history of the place, and the charm of Le Saint-Delis unfolds as you pass by the fully restored oak staircase, the comfortable armchairs and the reception area, the painter's former studio. The breakfast room leads to a pretty, romantic, bohemian walled garden, where the 3 buildings that make up this typically Norman hotel are scattered.
There's no restaurant here, just a breakfast featuring local produce: honey and apple juice produced on the property, homemade bread and pastries by the brigade of chef Matthieu Pouleur, who runs Les Impressionnistes, the gourmet restaurant at Ferme Saint-Siméon, which is just a short walk away.
Hôtel Le Saint-Delis
9 keys from €170 per night
43 Rue du Puits, 14600 Honfleur
11. L'Auberge de la Source | In the heart of rural Calvados
In a bucolic, soothing setting between Deauville and Honfleur, this charming red-brick hotel and its magnificent half-timbered farmhouse showcase the distinctive features of Normandy architecture, offering 18 rooms and one suite. All around, nature is omnipresent, expressed in a garden stretching along the edge of the forest, where the murmur of the spring and ponds can be heard. The eponymous restaurant offers menus that pay homage to the region, using fresh, local produce from both land and sea. L'Auberge de la Source is ideally located for exploring the wild and authentic Normandy region, by car, on foot, by bike or even on horseback.
L'Auberge de la Source
19 rooms and suites, from 110€ per night,
Chemin du Moulin, 14600 Barneville-la-Bertran.
12. Les Tilleuls | Nature, sea and mystery in Étretat
Located in the heart of the town of Étretat, this 18th-century bourgeois mansion has been completely renovated and is surrounded by greenery, with access to the garden via an avenue of lime trees. Each of the five rooms and suites has its own name and color, with decorative objects sourced from the four corners of the globe, blending styles and periods. For complete relaxation, the manor has its own home cinema, with private screenings, and offers “wellness” retreats to recharge your batteries. When it comes to gastronomy, the town abounds with small restaurants to suit all tastes, tastes and budgets. The manor is less than 300 meters from the sea, the cliffs of Étretat and the famous Aiguille, which, according to legend, holds a treasure trove. In the town, you'll also find Maurice Leblanc's house, Clos Lupin, with its strange charm, where you can play the gentleman burglar's apprentice.
Les Tilleuls
5 rooms and suites, from €280 per night.
45 Rue Isabey, 76790 Étretat.
13. La Ferme Saint-Siméon | In the light of the Impressionists
Located in the hills above Honfleur, this authentic 18th-century inn is a place steeped in art, where light and calm inspired many 19th-century painters and writers. All 34 rooms and suites overlook the garden or the sea, and the spa offers a full range of treatments and massages to relax the body and soothe the mind. Because Normandy is a rich terroir where land and sea combine to infinity, you can choose between La Boucane, with its refined bistro cuisine dedicated to the flavours of the sea, and Les Impressionnistes, , where chef Matthieu Pouleur gives pride of place to authentic local produce. Enjoy the very best that Normandy has to offer, while admiring the region's characteristic light over the Seine estuary, the source of so much inspiration. For a more intense immersion in the atmosphere of the place, it is possible to take an art course and discover the joys of painting.
La Ferme Saint-Siméon
34 rooms and suites, from €250 per night.
20 Rte Adolphe Marais, 14600 Honfleur.
14. Hôtel Spa Les Pins de César | Nature and well-being just a stone's throw from Étretat
Just five minutes from the sea and the cliffs of Étretat, lies a small, charming hotel nestled in the heart of unspoilt nature. It resembles a typical Norman family home, but with the elegance and amenities of a 4-star hotel. The 14 warmly decorated rooms are spread over three houses, including a chalet, and all benefit from top-of-the-range facilities. If the omnipresent nature of 20 hectares of tranquil woods, green meadows and flower-filled gardens is conducive to soothing and relaxation, relaxation can only be complete thanks to the wellness facilities on offer, with personalized face and body treatments, a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi and sauna hidden away in the heart of the woods.
Hôtel Spa Les Pins de César
14 rooms, from €180 per night
1 Chemin des Echos, 76280 Saint-Jouin-Bruneval
15. Les Manoirs de Tourgéville | A cosy home with a history marked by French cinema
In the heart of the Normandy bocage, Les Manoirs de Tourgéville showcases a cosy lifestyle worthy of the finest family homes. With its typical Norman decor, the house was originally built for the filming of Claude Lelouch's Hôtel, a project that never saw the light of day. The half-timbered building was kept by the French director as an artists' residence until 2010, when it was bequeathed to the Floirat group, owners of the legendary Byblos in Saint-Tropez and La Réserve in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. While the aura of the director of "Un homme et une femme" lives on in the hotel's 50-seat private cinema, the welcoming address continues to forge close links with the world of the 7th art, welcoming personalities from the big and small screens to Deauville to attend the American Film Festival. Close to Deauville and Honfleur, Les Manoirs de Tourgéville is a cosy, confidential retreat with a "home from home" atmosphere.
The property comprises a main building with traditional Norman architecture and four manor houses scattered around the 7-hectare wooded park. Appreciated for its cocooning, intimate atmosphere in the Normandy countryside, the 4-star hotel has a total of 57 keys, including 22 rooms and 35 suites, each named after a famous actor or actress. The gallery of photographs, which pay homage to the monuments of French cinema, leads to triplex suites with charming fireplaces, duplexes and garden-level rooms designed as cocoons with beautiful private terraces.
On the gastronomic front, the new 1899 restaurant, recently renovated by interior designer Marine Ugo in shades of white and beige, brings maximum light to the space arranged around a beautiful stone fireplace. Under the leadership of chef Emmanuel Andrieu and his brigade, the bistronomic table showcases Normandy's terroir, with products selected from the finest local artisans. The Bar Lounge, a comfortable, modular environment featuring low tables decorated in metal, invites guests to enjoy the light outside with a good book, a cocktail and a board to share.
The manor features wellness areas including a solarium, an indoor swimming pool heated year-round to 28°C, and a sauna as the first step in a program to let go. Esthederm face and body treatments, as well as massages, continue the spa's relaxing atmosphere. Outside, the magnificent 7-hectare park boasts tennis courts where you can play a few balls.
Les Manoirs de Tourgéville
57 rooms including 35 suites. From €170 in low season
668 chemin de l'Orgueil - Tourgéville, 14800 Deauville
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