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This welcoming chteau, built between 1680 and 1720 on a 50-acre private estate, is an ideal base for adult groups to discover Normandy. The picturesque port of Honfleur and chic Deauville are a stone's throw away while Monet's famous garden at Giverny and the WWII landing beaches are perfect destinations for day trips.

The region's soft light and beautiful scenery have drawn artists for centuries. Gourmands will coo over market towns like Pont l'Eveque (famous for its cheeses). Along quiet, rolling country roads, discover historic Norman half-timbered buildings in dozens of delightful villages.

The chteau's recent renovation harmonizes fine traditional and modern elements - marble floors, rich wood paneling, antique and contemporary furniture. Several bathrooms include Starck-designed fixtures. The bedrooms are spacious; the variety of comfortable living and dining rooms allow the flexibility of privacy or socializing. Outside, a broad terrace overlooks delightfully colorful formal gardens. There is even a small, consecrated chapel suitable for weddings.

Sleeps up to 12 people in 9 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 (King, 72") with en suite bathroom (tub/shower) includes a private sitting room; bedrooms 2 & 3 (both Queen beds, 63") are wood-paneled & have en suite bathrooms (tubs). Top floor: bedroom 4 (Queen, 63"), bedroom 5 (Single, 36") & bedroom 6 (King, 72") share two bathrooms (tubs) across the hall; bedroom 7 (Twin beds in alcoves, 34"), bedroom 8 & 9 (Double beds, 54") are best for older children & share a large bathroom (tub) across the hall.

Two large salons & formal dining room; family room with large French windows opening directly to the gardens; working fireplaces throughout. Well-equipped kitchen.

Gas stove, large refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer, microwave, stereo (CD, cassette), TV. Resident staff as required for cooking, extra housekeeping.

A 1/2 mile entrance drive to 50-acre estate flanked by lawns & trees. Front gardens with roses & hydrangeas; rear formal gardens with fountain, chapel & folly; walled "Italian" garden with statuary & orchard. Fields & woods with small spring & stream. A large pool and poolhouse with two fully equipped changing rooms; a fully fitted kitchen and a large function room with gallery.

• Grand private estate & gardens.
• Recently renovated to highest standards with fine furnishings.
• Outstanding proximity to highlights of Normandy region.
• Local village, market & services minutes away.

Local village (3min); historic Honfleur & the coast (20min); market towns of Pont Audemer & Pont L'Eveque (15min); Rouen, Deauville (horse racing, 20-30min); Caen & war museum (40min), D-Day Landing Beaches (1-1.5hr); Bayeaux (tapestry) & Monet's gardens at Giverny (1hr); Paris (2hrs).

Excellent rolling cycling; good walking on national footpath network; golf & tennis nearby; horse races; sailing on the English Channel.

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