CHÂTEAU LES BRUYÈRES

DESCRIPTION

• Rooms : 13, Restaurant, Heated outdoor swimming pool, Aromatic Garden and Kitchen Garden, Massages, Race horse raising grounds.

• Château les Bruyères was built by a Viscountess in the early nineteenth century. The famous French writer Marcel Proust used to stay here whenever he visited the spa in nearby Cabourg. Proust's book “A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleur" (Within a Budding Grove) is said to have been inspired by this magical spot. The Harfaux family has transformed the Château into a charming hotel with a gourmet restaurant. Naturally welcoming hosts, their aim is for every visitor to be able to share in the exquisite beauty of this romantic Château and its stunning grounds. The Harfaux family members are also art-lovers, and invite guests to enjoy their collection of Impressionist and Cubist paintings as well as works of art from the Ming period. Backing on to the Château is an ancient manor-house typical of the Pays d'Auge. An inscription found on a sablière (a large horizontal beam that is part of the half-timbered frame of the building) dates the oldest dwelling on the site: “This house was built by François Fosse in the year 1284".

• All facing South, the bedrooms and suites are shared between the Château and the Norman manor-house. Each room has an individual style, inspired by the mistress of the house. The refined charm and character of this hotel guarantees every guest an unforgettable stay. Château les Bruyères also offers a gourmet restaurant with delightful views of the park. You can take drinks at the bar or on the open-air terrace. Deck-chairs, bath towels and bathrobes are provided at the heated swimming pool. In winter, you can warm body and soul in front of the open fireplace in the lounge. You are welcome to go for a quiet stroll in the beautiful 10-acre park, wander round the vegetable and aromatic herb garden, as well as visit the orchards that produce the Château's delicious cider.

• This charming château hotel is located in Cambremer, a village nestled in the verdant Pays d'Auge countryside, surrounded by rolling hills, orchards and hedgerows. The 19th century Château and 17th century Norman Manor stand at the end of a majestic driveway lined with oaks, ash and sequoia, set in 25 acres of splendid grounds. Near to the famous Cider Route , Château les Bruyères lies at the heart of the Pays d'Auge region, famous for its cuisine, beautiful landscapes and thoroughbred horse raising farms.