A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Normandy, France. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Nice style. Unique. Lovely interior design. Situated in Bayeux, 4.6 km from Baron Gerard Museum, Château Saint Gilles features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service. The hotel has a terrace and garden views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests at Château Saint Gilles can enjoy a buffet breakfast. You can play table tennis at the accommodation, and bike hire is available. Cathedrale Notre Dame de Bayeux is 4.7 km from Château Saint Gilles, while Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry is 4.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Caen–Carpiquet, 29 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Magical chateau with a charming and relaxing ambiance, ideally located to explore Normandy. The property has been very tastefully and elegantly renovated and provides a high level of comfort. The rooms are absolutely spotless, and the surroundings with all the fruit trees and wildflowers are just AMAZING!
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Situated in Pennedepie, less than 1 km from Butin Beach, Les Jardins de Coppélia features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. Guest rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Les Jardins de Coppélia also feature a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. The accommodation offers a spa centre. You can play tennis at this 4-star hotel, and bike hire is available. La Forge Museum is 6.2 km from Les Jardins de Coppélia, while Norman Museum of Ethnography and Popular Arts is 6.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Deauville - Normandie Airport, 7 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Normandy.
Cosy rooms. Great views. Popular among couples. Hôtel de la Marine features views of Carteret Port. It is just 10 metres from pier and offers a panoramic terrace. Free Wifi is provided throughout. An LCD TV and a minibar are standard facilities in the rooms at Marine. Each is decorated in a bright, contemporary style and some offer a large, private balcony with sea views. A continental breakfast is offered every morning and on sunny days, guests can dine on the terrace. Featuring panoramic windows looking over the port. A private parking with five spots is also free on site. Guests can take ferries to Jersey and Guernsey from the port and Cherbourg is 40 km away.Show full description
This small hotel has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Historic. Beautiful. Great value. Ferme de la Rançonnière - Hôtel & Restaurant is 3 km from the Normandy Coast. It offers traditionally furnished rooms, each with a private bathroom, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant at Ferme de la Rançonnière - Hôtel & Restaurant offers regionally inspired French cuisine and a buffet breakfast. Guests can also relax with a drink in the hotel bar, garden or terrace . Show full description
Historic property. Great location. This boutique hotel is located in Rouen’s historic centre, next to the Gros Horloge and 2 km from Kindarena Stadium. Guests have free access to the indoor pool, fitness and spa centre including sauna, hammam and a range of spa treatments. All air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel de Bourgtheroulde have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some have views of the Galerie d’Aumale, the Place de la Pucelle or the Temple of St Eloi. L'Aumale restaurant serves traditional cuisine using regional produce. It also offers buffet breakfast, and guests are invited to enjoy a drink in the bar or on the terrace. Guests are invited to visit the town with places to see such as Notre-Dame Cathedral and Place du Vieux Marche. Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite Train station is 1 km away and on-site private parking is possible upon reservation.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Normandy.
Lovely property. Unique. Comfortable beds. Set in Deauville, 6.4 km from Trouville-Deauville SNCF Railway Station, Les Manoirs des Portes de Deauville - Small Luxury Hotel Of The World offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a business centre and free WiFi. Les Manoirs des Portes de Deauville - Small Luxury Hotel Of The World provides some units with pool views, and all rooms are fitted with a kettle. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available every morning at Les Manoirs des Portes de Deauville - Small Luxury Hotel Of The World. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hot tub, as well as a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At the accommodation the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Bike hire and car hire are available at the hotel and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Port Morny is 7.2 km from Les Manoirs des Portes de Deauville - Small Luxury Hotel Of The World, while Trouville Casino is 7.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Deauville - Normandie, 8 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Beautiful, elegant property with a well designed layout of the buildings in the wooded site. The rooms are newly renovated with comfortable beds, good linens, Nuxe toiletries, and lovely coffee-making facilities. Overall a great little hotel with beautiful gardens and a very peaceful ambiance!
Very stylish. Elegant. Superb interior design. Le Flaubert is located on the beach in Trouville-sur-Mer, Normandy. This seaside hotel features free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Le Flaubert offers en-suite rooms and suites with flat-screen TVs and cable channels including sports channels. Some rooms also have a balcony overlooking the sea. The property also includes a bar. Le Flaubert is a 2 minute walk from the town center and its shops, restaurants and casino.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Normandy.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great breakfast. Composed of 2 villas and situated 400 metres from Avranches Train Station in Mont Saint Michel's bay, La Ramade - Teritoria is a mansion surrounded by well-established gardens. It offers en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi. All rooms at La Ramade - Teritoria are soundproofed. One of the villas has rooms with romantic feel and are decorated in a flower theme while the other offers contemporary-style rooms. Most rooms have views of the gardens or surrounding countryside and some are serviced by a lift. Breakfast is served in a glass-roofed breakfast room that looks out onto a flowery garden. Le P’tit Bonheur provides beverages in a tea room and wine bar area. The Mont Saint Michel is 20 km from La Ramade - Teritoria. The seaside town of Granville is 22 km away. Free private parking is available on site.Show full description
Delightful property. Charming. Great views. Popular among couples. La Ferme Saint Simeon***** is located on the outskirts of Honfleur, facing the Seine river estuary and 900 meters from the beach. In order to offer more comfort, serenity and elegance, La Ferme de Bien-Être and its aquatic centre are not accessible due to complete refurbishment. During the renovations, treatments and massages are still available. La Ferme Saint Simeon has individually decorated rooms, each with a mini-bar, an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi access. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer, robes, slippers and Molton Brown amenities. La Ferme Saint Simeon’s 2 restaurants feature local Norman products. "Les Impressionnistes" offers gastronomic fare whilst "La Boucane" is a bistro with an open kitchen and a wood-fire oven. Our guests can enjoy breakfast by the buffet or in the comfort of their room. They can relax in the hotel’s floral garden, on the terrace or in the lounge facing the fireplace. Charging stations for electric cars are available at this property .Show full description
Very charming property with beautiful views and outstanding spa facilities. The rooms are spacious, with lovely views, and are maintained at a very high level.
Popular among couples. Le Manoir du Lys, The Originals Relais is located in the heart of a forest, only 1 hour from Mont Saint Michel. The hotel offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools and free WiFi internet access. The individually decorated guest rooms are all soundproofed with a TV, and a telephone. Each room offers a terrace or view of the orchard. Inventive, regional cuisine is served in Le Manoir du Lys, The Originals Relais' restaurant, which has 1 Michelin star. The hotel also offers free parking and a shuttle service to the railway station.Show full description
An elegant country hotel in an excellent location with a superb Michelin restaurant. It also has beautiful gardens with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Truly rustic leisure with a lot of charm. WOW!
Elegant. Stylish. Superb breakfast. Situated in Honfleur, 1.4 km from Butin Beach, Hôtel Saint-Delis - La Maison du Peintre - Relais & Châteaux features views of the garden. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Hôtel Saint-Delis - La Maison du Peintre - Relais & Châteaux rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. At Hôtel Saint-Delis - La Maison du Peintre - Relais & Châteaux guests are welcome to take advantage of a Turkish bath. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Hôtel Saint-Delis - La Maison du Peintre - Relais & Châteaux include La Forge Museum, Honfleur's Old Harbour and Norman Museum of Ethnography and Popular Arts. The nearest airport is Deauville - Normandie Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and a great location in Honfleur.
Unique. Historic. Great views. Popular among couples. This 19th-century, Anglo-Normand manor is set in a 3-acre park with a private island, just a one hour-drive from Paris. It offers a heated outdoor swimming pool with a solarium. Each of the heated guest rooms at Le Moulin De Connelles feature a private bathroom, and some also include a spa bath. All rooms are equipped with a television and a minibar. Free wireless Internet connection is available throughout the hotel. Le Moulin De Connelles features a gastronomic restaurant recommended by the Michelin Guide. The dining room, where a continental breakfast is served every morning, has large Louis XV-style armchairs and a veranda overlooking the River Seine. Hotel Le Moulin De Connelles also features a lounge area and piano bar with a large fireplace. With free private parking on site, this hotel is located a 40-minute drive from the Claude Monet Museum in Giverny. Rowing boats and bicycles are available on the premises. Rouen Airport is 16 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC boutique hotels in Normandy. It is the most popular small luxury hotel in Normandy, among couples.
Great location. Located in the centre of Honfleur and opposite Sainte Catherine Church, this hotel de charme consists of a former salt warehouse and 16th-century houses. The beach is just 1.5 km from the hotel and Saint-Gatien Golf Club is 7 km away. Rooms are individually decorated and offer a cable TV, a courtesy tray and free WiFi access. All of the individually decorated rooms have a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and Thalgo free toiletries. Some rooms feature a seating area and a Richard coffee machine. A continental breakfast is prepared every morning in the hotel’s restaurant or in the terrace during summer. It includes regional and handmade products such as jam, cakes and freshly squeezed orange juice. In the restaurant, a semi-gastronomic cuisine with seasonal products is served. Guests can enjoy the benefits of a Thalgo Spa with massage treatments upon prior reservation. To relax after a busy day, a hammam and a tea room are also available in Les Maisons De Léa - Hotel & Spa**** de charme.Show full description
Great value. Cosy rooms. Set in Pacy-sur-Eure on the bank of the Eure river, Hôtel-Restaurant Bel Ami offers accommodation with a bar and restaurant. The property is the former family home of food critic Henri Gault and is a 75-minute drive from the centre of Paris. Free WiFi is available. At the hotel, all the air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a desk, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries, and certain rooms at Hôtel-Restaurant Bel Ami also provide guests with a seating area. The bar and restaurant offer lunch and dinner every day, with seasonal dishes made from fresh local ingredients. There is a daily buffet breakfast. Hôtel-Restaurant Bel Ami features a garden with a terrace and a vegetable patch. Guests can rent bicycles on site and canoe or kayak. Deauville is an 80-minute drive away and Giverny is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport, 85 km from the hotel.Show full description
Excellent hotel with warm ambiance bar, comfortable, well-equipped rooms, and lovely riverside setting.
Relaxing atmosphere. Located 2.2 km from Pont-Audemer city centre, the Belle Isle Sur Risle - Chateau Hotel & Spa is set on a river island, in the heart of a park with century-old trees. Once a 19th century mansion, this 4-star hotel offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna and free Wi-Fi access. The stylish rooms and suites have a classic décor and each has a private bathroom and cable TV. Some of the rooms also feature a private terrace or a balcony, as well as a marble bathroom. The Hotel Belle Isle’s restaurant serves French specialities and is set in a Victorian rotunda shaped restaurant, which offers views of the park. A spa with massages is just one of the other facilities at this hotel. Trouville and Deauville are less than 30 minutes by car and Honfleur is a 20-minute drive away. Deauville Saint-Gatien Airport is 40 minutes away by car.Show full description
Romantic. Charming. Le Manoir De La Poterie & Spa is located on the seafront in Cricqueboeuf, between Deauville and Honfleur. It has a restaurants with 2 terraces and a heated, indoor swimming pool. Each guest room at the Manoir de la Poterie is soundproofed and equipped with free WiFi and satellite TV. Rooms also have a seating area and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy regional cuisine at the restaurant, the Louis XVI. There is also lounge bar and a terrace that opens onto the garden. Meal trays are available as room service. The spa centre, Les Thermes, offers massage treatments and a hammam and sauna at an additional cost. The Manoir de la Poterie also provides free, private parking.Show full description
Great value. Located 800 metres from central Bayeux and its cathedral, this 18th-century mansion offers guest rooms and a traditional restaurant open for dinner upon reservation. The park has a tennis court and a pond, and is planted with 200-year-old trees. Each room is individually decorated and feature a minibar, free WiFi access and a flat-screen TV. The bathrooms include a hairdryer, free toiletries and a bath or a shower. Some rooms have a seating area. Enjoy a buffet breakfast every morning at the Château de Bellefontaine - Teritoria. A continental breakfast can also be delivered to your room at a reduced rate. After breakfast, you can use the computer with internet access in the lounge, which also features a fireplace. Bayeux Train Station is 1 km from the hotel and free public parking is available on site.Show full description
Authentic elegantly designed chateau in the Normandy region with lovely gardens. Old-world charm rooms with tranquil views of the green surroundings are nicely furnished and have comfortable beds with soft linens. This place is especially popular among couples!
Good breakfast. Popular among women. This prestigious 5-star hotel, where writer Marcel Proust once lived, is located directly on the seafront in Cabourg. It offers stylish guestrooms, some with views of the sea, a gourmet restaurant, a bar and access to a private beach. Each en suite bathroom offers luxury toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Guests can enjoy free access to a sauna, a sensory shower. Guest rooms at Le Grand Hôtel Cabourg - MGallery Hotel Collection are elegantly decorated and some feature a fireplace. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi access. A delicious buffet brekfast is served every morning at the restaurant facing the sea. The restaurant, Le Balbec, offers a panoramic view of the sea and serves gourmet seafood and regional dishes. In the summertime, guests can enjoy their meals on the outdoor terrace or in the La Plage restaurant. A brunch is served one Sunday per month in the restaurant . The bar, La Belle Époque, serves a range of cocktails and snacks, and offers musical entertainment. A lounge is also available where guests are invited to relax. Paid publc parking is available in front of the hotel. The hotel also offers paid private parking upon reservation. The hotel is situated 2.7 km from Cabourg Train Station.Show full description
Charming. Highly elegant. Auberge de la Source - Hôtel de Charme, Collection Saint-Siméon is ideally located at the edge of the forest in Barneville-la-Bertran, approximately 4 km from Honfleur. It has an excellent restaurant and guest rooms with rustic decor and free Wi-Fi. At Auberge de la Source - Hôtel de Charme, Collection Saint-Siméon, the reception and restaurant are set in the main building, which opens onto a garden where there are fish ponds and 2 outbuildings housing stylish rooms. Massages are available upon request. The restaurant serves typical Norman specialities. In the winter, enjoy a hearty breakfast by the fireplace. In the summer, you will enjoy relaxing under the apple trees in the garden. Free on-site parking is also provided for those travelling by car.Show full description
This might be the most charming and elegant small luxury hotel in Normandy.
Gaiety and elegance are the two words which automatically spring to mind to describe this magnificent 18th-century chateau, a listed building set amongst exquisite French gardens and parkland. Ever since becoming a hotel in 1976, Audrieu is a fine example of good taste and the symbol of the French art of living. Stay in one of its suites and rooms, some of them with original wainscoting, and enjoy a combination of luxury, space and comfort. Period fireplaces and furniture give a personal touch to this ancestral home. Treat yourself to superb, innovative cuisine in the gastronomic restaurant. For your utmost pleasure, the hotel also boasts a design bar serving light dishes as well as salted or sweet "croques en bouche" to go with your drink, served inside or on the terrace. Unwind in the hotel's charming gardens or take a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool. A charging station for electric cars is available at this property.Show full description
The historical chateau is located in a beautiful park and surrounded by gardens. Delicious food, beautifully appointed rooms, a lovely pool area, and a tremendous authentic bar - everything is top-notch with fantastic attention to detail!
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