Speak to us
+1 786-293-9061
9 Bedrooms | 7 Baths
The Caux
From Inquire per Night
The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy The Grand Chateau The Caux, Normandy

The Grand Chateau, The Caux, Normandy, France


The Chateau of Sommesnil is a historic chateau situated in the Seine Maritime area of Normandy, in the area known as The Caux - a beautiful and historical part of France. The Chateau has been restored to a very high standard and is available for short stays or events by negotiation. It is difficult to imagine a more uniquely or ideally situated property than Chateau Sommesnil which stands in this elevated location above the Caux valley, an area that has been at the heart of some of the most fundamental periods of French and European history spanning back over many centuries.

Easily accessed via the Channel Tunnel and a variety of Channel Ports with the closest, Dieppe, being barely 40 minutes drive, perhaps most significant for many of the visitors and guests is the fact that the heart of Paris can be reached in a speedy 90 minutes by one of the regular direct trains from nearby Yvetot Station. The charm of the undulating rural countryside around Chateau Sommesnil is enhanced by the remarkable number of diverse chateau estates with their long family histories that surround the village Sommesnil, some being open to the general public whilst others can be visited as guests of Chateau Sommesnil by private arrangement. Whilst many of the visitors enjoy the peaceful parkland surroundings in the Chateau grounds possibly coupled with walking and bicycling through the nearby Normandie countryside, again by special arrangement, neighbouring estates have agreed to make available a host of country pursuits for those of the guests seeking a greater level of activity including riding, fishing and shooting.

Perhaps one of the principal aspects of modern European history found to be at almost every turn for visitors to Normandie is the impact that World War II had on the area from the early days of the German occupation through to D-Day and beyond when the allies returned to mainland Europe finally defeating the oppressors. In 1940 as commander of the 7th Panzers, Rommel took the surrender of the French Army and the Highland Division at nearby St Valery en Caux , after which he occupied Chateau Sommesnil as his base. Throughout this area the major facets of the war are chronicled, not is books, but by the reality of hidden gems such hardware as hidden rocket sites and the massive coastal defences at one end of the scale down to simple but beautiful commorative stained glass windows, giving thanks in local churches at the other and, as always, the sombre but evocative elegance of the graveyards so immaculately maintained by local people on behalf of the War Graves Commission.

Continuing with this theme, it is impossible to overlook the Normandie beaches where the D-Day landings took place, locations that remain a magnet to visitors from around the world who flock to see these stark reminders of the Allies’ first hard won steps towards freeing Europe to become the vibrant continent it is today. Reminders that are coupled with such historic locations as Sainte-Mère-Eglise and Pegasus Bridge where the resident population still extends a welcome to the families those soldiers who fought for their freedom in this foreign land. For those who have had the good fortune to be invited to visit Chateau Sommesnil as guests of the owner, unanimous opinion would seem to be of having had a unique experience and the opportunity to appreciate, “hands on”, a history in so many of its facets whilst at the same time enjoying the comforts and privileges of 21st Century living.

Villa Policies

icoCheck-in: 3:00 PM
icoCheck- out: 10:00 AM
icoChildren welcomed
icoNo pets allowed
icoNo smoking inside

icoEvents subject to additional fee, please inquire
ico4 night min (low & high season), 7 night min (peak season)
icoRates do not include gratuities for staff
icoSecurity deposit is required

ico50% down to book

icoBalance due 60 days prior

icoPlease bring proof of identification

icoBring identification for verification upon check-in

icoTravel insurance recommended

icoUnless otherwise noted, ask about cancellation policies which change rapidly

icoRates and fees subject to change without notice

Price List

 

Dates

Nightly

Starting at Inquire
 

**All starting rates are low season rates. Rates are now quoted based on occupancy and use. Please call or inquire for individual group rates.**

img

 

Inquire about this vacation rental

Quick Links

Contact

 

  Property Highlights

ico9 Bedrooms
ico7 Bathrooms
icoSleeps 18
icoChapel
icoFormal Dining
icoFull Kitchen
icoGently Restored to Original
icoArtwork througout
icoSeating for 16 at Dinner
icoCourtyard
icoGardens
icoOutside Seating
icoHistorical Residence

At Additional Rate

icoCulinary Tours
icoArt Tours
icoWeddings
icoChef
icoMaid Services

Contact

Let us do all the work for you.