A former mansion and farm, this magnificent Norman chateau of the eighteenth century, “La Chenevière”, finds its charm in the testimony of the times it went through. Constructed in an area dedicated to the cultivation of hemp in the eighteenth century, then a breeding farm for exceptional foals during the nineteenth century, the chateau was occupied by the Germans during World War II, and then the Americans after the D-Day landings. It was fully restored in 1988 to become the lush hotel-restaurant that it is today. La Chenevière has now 29 spacious and comfortable rooms that reflect the elegance and romance of its design. The decor of each room has been designed individually, but always with attention paid to the combination of modern comforts with traditional luxury.
Chateau La Cheneviere
A Small Luxury Hotels of the World hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.
The Château La Chenevière’s understated humility belies its 18th-century grandeur. This 29-room country house hotel, located near the Normandy landing beaches, was occupied by both Axis and Allied forces during WWII. Today, it provides a peaceful retreat where you can stroll through aromatic rose gardens or bike around the 30 acres of ancient cedars and sequoias; interiors exude a warm Gallic charm with floral wallpaper and antiques. The refined Le Botaniste serves regional dishes complemented by an impressive cellar, and the two-hectare permaculture garden provides vegetables and herbs for both this restaurant and Le Petit Jardin.
Escures Commes, 14520 Port En Bessin, France
About Chateau La Cheneviere
The pyramid-shaped orangery is particularly stunning at night, as you watch lights reflect off the heated pool while savoring lunch or dinner from Le Petit Jardin.
Virtuoso benefits, included
Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.
- Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
- Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
- A welcome degustation of 3 different Kusmi teas with cake prepared by our pastry Chef (with the recipe), and a selection of 3 boxes of different Kusmi teas made in Normandy for guests to take back home.
- A personalized experience during a private tasting of 3 Calvados with our Bartender. Calvados is a unique apple Brandy and the most famous French Brandy made in Normandy
- Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
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Daily breakfast for two comes with every stay at this hotel - which could add $50-100/day in value, not counting any other VIP program benefits like room upgrades.
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