Historic and Period Hotels in Brittany and Normandy

L’Hostellerie du Chateau. Briquebec, Normandy

This is a genuine medieval castle standing a mere half-hour’s drive from Cherbourg in the Cotentin peninsular. Built in the 11th Century, the building has seen more than its fair share of Anglo-French historic rivalry and was once owned by Robert Bertrand who fought with William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings.

Medieval connections and romance aside, the hotel has played host to both Queen Victoria and Field Marshall Montgomery. Tripadvisor> | LateRooms

Chateau Les Bruyeres. Cambremer, Normandy

Built in 1816 on the site of much earlier manor, Chateau Les Bruyeres passed through several hands during its early years.

It was during the ownership period of the Petit family that the Chateau accommodated arguably its most famous guest, Marcel Proust. Indeed, so taken with the location was the author that he chose to immortalise it in the novel Within a Budding Grove (A l’Ombre des Jeunes Filles en Fleur) published in 1919. Tripadvisor | LateRooms

More period and historic accommodation throughout Brittany

Bazouges-la-Perouse

Château de la Ballue. Attractive 17th century chateau near St. Malo. Tripadvisor | LateRooms

La Gouesniere

Château de Bonaban. A hotel since 1997, the chateau is perfectly located for those seeking to explore nearby Saint Malo and Mont St. Michel. Tripadvisor

Planguenoual

Château du Val. Beautiful Breton country house near to Saint Brieuc. Tripadvisor

More period and historic accommodation throughout Normandy

Agneaux

Château d'Agneaux. A 13th century chateau in the Vire Valley. Tripadvisor

Bayeaux

Chateau de Bellefontaine. Attractive 18th century property close to the city’s cathedral. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Grand Hotel du Luxembourg. 18th century hotel at the heart of the famous city. Tripadvisor | Hotel Site

Hotel d’Argouges. Four-centuries old townhouse (dating back to the reign of Henri IV) and located at the centre of the city. TripAdvisor

Le Lion d’Or. A pretty former coaching inn dating back to 1770. Learn more at TripAdvisor | LateRooms

Bazincourt-sur-Epte

Chateau De La Rapee Chateaux & Hotels De France.. Located close to Gisors - a town with strong links to the Knights Templar. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Bezancourt

Chateau du Landel. TripAdvisor | Expedia

Condeau

Château de Villeray. A part 18th century chateau offering nine guest rooms. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Crepon

Ferme de la Rançonnière. Conveniently located for exploring both Bayeaux and Caen, this former Seigneury dates from the 13th and 15th centuries. earn more at TripAdvisor | Expedia

Louviers

Manoir La Haye Le Comte Chateaux & Hotels de France. Sixteenth century country house in a rural location little over an hour from Paris. Tripadvisor

Rouen

Morand Hotel. Originally a post office, this 17th century house is located close to the cathedral at the centre of Rouen. Tripadvisor

Vieux-Villez

Chateau Corneille. .An attractive 18th century stately home close to Rouen. Tripadvisor | LateRooms | Expedia