Château de Cesny-aux-Vignes
Originally from Normandy, my ship-owner grandfather in Rouen acquired a property in Normandy where I took my first steps, but my parents decided not to keep it. I was 19 then and already knew that one day I would find “my Normandy” again. It was done: in 2011 I left Paris and by a happy combination of circumstances I landed in this marvelous castle listed as a Historic Monument whose charm, elegance and easy living make my family happier every day.
The choice to share the beauty of the place is quickly imposed and we decided to open our house by offering 5 guest rooms within the castle, a cottage for 6 people in the old farmhouse of the original 17th century castle and the possibility of partially privatizing the castle, whose listed facade has remained intact since the 18th century.
It is with pleasure that we invite you to come and enjoy a chic and private break, with family or friends, for one night with breakfast or for any special event (except weddings). The breakfast is hearty and homemade and/or organic. A 10m x 4m heated swimming pool opens from the beginning of May to the end of October. To the little ones we will show our animals goats, chickens and sheep.
The pond and the park, far from any visual and noise nuisance will be the setting for your relaxation. A service for ordering delivered meals and a list of caterers and babysitting will make your life easier. Home care in massage therapy and Chinese energy (booking in advance) will make your well-being. Concerts in season take place in the stable of the castle which was originally the chapel in the 17th century.
The nearest beach is 30 minutes away. Many villages and walks in the Pays d’Auge will enhance your stay. We hope you will be with us very soon! Welcome to the Château!
Accommodation and rates
Our rooms in the castle
- 5 guest rooms:
GENERAL DE QUELEN'S ROOM
Bedroom on the 1st floor of the castle, in the right wing, 21 m², adjoining bathroom of 20 m²
(bedroom with faded blue wallpaper and yellow paintings, bathroom with panoramic Italian dream wallpaper)
- Up to 2 people
- King size bedding (180 x 200 cm)
- Bathroom with private toilet, free-standing bathtub and large shower
- 2 window bedroom overlooking the park and castle, full sun, south and west
- 2 window bathroom on the west park and view of the château's HM listed facade
- Bath towels included
- 2 bathrobes
- Bedroom door with lock
- Small desk
- Small wardrobe
- Hair dryer, hospitality products
- Nespresso coffee machine and pods. Teas and kettle
MARQUIS DE MATHAREL'S ROOM
On the first floor of the castle, in the right wing, 26 m² + adjoining bathroom 4 m²
(with Japanese red wallpaper)
- Up to 2 people
- Queen size bedding (160 x 200 cm)
- Small bathroom with 170 cm bathtub
- Private WC on the landing of the bedroom, (leaving the bedroom)
- Bath towels included
- 2 bathrobes
- 2 windows overlooking the park, full sun, south and east
- 1 office
- 1 wardrobe
- Bedroom door with lock
- Iron loaned on request
- Hair dryer, hospitality products
- Nespresso coffee machine and pods. Teas and kettle
ADELAIDE DE FIENNES’ ROOM
On the 2nd floor of the castle, in the right wing, bedroom of 27 m² and its adjoining bathroom (7.35 m²)
(ethnic chic style, travel dream)
- Up to 2 people
- 2 windows with south and west park view
- 1 wardrobe cupboard, 1 shelving cupboard
- 1 office
- Queen size bedding (1 bed of 160 x 200 cm)
- Bathroom with 170 cm bathtub, and private WC
- Bath towels included
- Bedroom door with lock
- Iron loaned on request
- Hairdryer and hospitality products
- Nespresso coffee maker, water, coffees on the landing near the room
BEES ROOM
On the 2nd floor of the castle, in the right wing, corner bedroom of 23.40 m²
(facetious sapajou monkey wallpaper)
- Up to 2 people
- Queen size double bed (160 x 200 cm)
- Romantic corner with bathtub IN the bedroom and washbasin
- WC on the bedroom landing
- 2 windows facing east and south
- Bath towels included
- 1 wardrobe closet
- Bedroom door with lock
- Hair dryer, hospitality products
- Iron loaned on request
- Nespresso coffee maker, water, coffee, tea on the landing near the room
FRIENDS OF MARIE-LAURE’S ROOM
On the first floor of the castle. In the left wing. 24 m² + adjoining bathroom 6 m²
(with shimmering colors of red and dark yellow Toile de Jouy curtains ‘’joys of the great outdoors’’)
- Up to 2 people
- Queen size bedding (160 x 200 cm)
- Private shower room with WC
- 2 windows overlooking the park, 1 large in the bedroom and another in the bathroom. Full sun, due east
- 1 office
- Bath towels included
- 2 Bathrobes
- 2 bedroom doors (entrance hall) with lock
- Iron loaned on request
- Hair dryer, hospitality products
Guests staying in this room will have the choice for breakfast to have a private dining room for 2 people or to go to the large dining room for guests.
This room is exceptionally rented in winter with a dinner + breakfast, dinner is served in the dining room and prepared by the owner (without alcoholic beverages).
Prices
From €146, up to €186 per night for 2 people, breakfast included
Our gites and furnished in outbuildings
- Gîte "La dependence in front of the pond" for 6 people in the courtyard of the castle (former castle farm), approximately 170 m², 4 bedrooms, ideal view of the pond and the countryside, private garden in front of the pond and terrace.
Ground floor :
- Entrance 7 m², living room 33 m², dining room 12 m², fitted kitchen 12 m²
- 1 bedroom of 11 m² with a single bed (1m x 2m), with desk
Upstairs :
3 rooms
- The largest bedroom, under the "cathedral" frame (32 m²), a bed for 2 people (180 x 200), a desk
- The small bedroom (9.80 m²), a single bed (1m x 2m)
- The average (15m²) for 2 people with 2 beds of 90 x 190 (which can be brought together), a desk
A mezzanine upstairs with a children's corner, a 90 cm bed on the ground
A dressing room
1 single bathroom with large shower
2 toilets on the ground floor and upstairs
Prices
€250 per night up to 6 people, 2 nights minimum
Exclusive rentals
- Partial privatization of the castle (the owners remain present in the left part and no one is disturbed, the castle being quite large).
The price includes approximately 500 m2 for guests at the castle, with:
- Private parking in front of your entrance
- A large private entrance with a majestic wooden staircase dating from the 19th century leading to the bedrooms
- A small living room with TV and DVD, a WC near the entrance
- A large living room of 50 m2 with working fireplace and "Versailles" parquet floor
- A large dining room 56 m2, checkered tiled floor, with working fireplace. We can hold a maximum of 29 seated with 3 large tables
- A complete private kitchen with a beautiful Falcon 5-burner stove and 2 electric ovens, refrigerator, mini freezer, microwave, dishwasher, 2 Nespresso and classic coffee makers. House background.
- Household linen included
Partial privatization ranges from 5 bedrooms up to 13 bedrooms. The cottage can be added to the castle for 6 additional people.
Privatized access to the old orchard with heated swimming pool of 10 m x 4 m (closed at night)
Park, lawns, pond (protected by fences), farm animals
Prices
From €1000 per night
Host tables
Table d'hôtes possible in the event of closing days of the restaurants and on prior request."Homemade" cuisine with farm and local products (purchased in several surrounding farms whose hosts can consult the list).
Starter dish dessert. "Just like at home" with the touch of the hostess, the recipes are simple but found and tried with love by the whole family.
Prices
Menu €27 per person (without drinks), basic price
Reception rooms
Small receptions possible in the castle, 40/50 people maximum, with a living room of 50 m², a dining room of 56 m², a kitchen with a professional 30 amp socket available. Park where to put a tent in front of or behind the castle. Cocktail in the sun in front of the facade of the castle Unheated stable available in summer for brunches, meals, cocktails with a large courtyard in front.Catering
We have a list to consult with several restaurants in the area, the closest is 6 minutes from the house. From gourmet "1 Michelin star" at 20 minutes, to small friendly and simple restaurants, at 6 minutes. Also fish restaurants on the coast, further up to 40 minutes, the list has been tested by us.Activities
Leisure on site
- Heated swimming pool of 10 m x 4 m, with salt and without adding chlorine
- 2 bicycles available
- 16 board games available
- 1 large football table in a building (unheated)
- Some outdoor games for children, ball type, rackets, etc.
- Some indoor games for children, Legos, books
- Large park with farm animals on site
Leisure nearby
- Large and beautiful beach 30 minutes away
- Nearest golf course: Garcelle Sequeville 18 minutes away. Several other golf courses. Deauville 45 minutes away, etc.
- Several riding centers, 20 minutes for the nearest
- Tennis club 10 minutes away
- Massage therapist (to be booked in advance) for home care, energy harmonization
- "Aqualudic and fitness center Dunéo" 10 minutes away (in Argences)
- The landing beaches, the closest at 30 minutes away
- Visit of a renowned cider house, cellar, distillery and calvados tasting (to be organized in advance) 20 minutes from the castle
- Beautiful cities to see: Caen 25 minutes away (museums), Falaise, Bayeux
- Typical villages on the "cider route"
- The Pays d'Auge is full of pretty places to discover
- Honfleur 45 minutes away
- Etretat at 1:20 away
- Deauville Trouville 45 minutes away
- Mont St Michel at 1:30 away
To know
- Accommodation capacity > 10 people
- Credit card accepted
- Helipad
- Historical Monument Protection
- Pets accepted subject to agreement
- Reception room
- Swimming pool
- WIFI
- Total capacity: 35
- Seminar / reception room capacity: 40 people for a cocktail inside the castle and up to 50 with an outside tent. 35 people can sleep on site.
- Direct booking free of charge: Yes
- Breakfast included: Yes