Renting a chateau or manor in the Pays d'Auge is one of the most iconic experiences Normandy has to offer. This region of Calvados and Orne is home to an exceptional architectural heritage: Renaissance chateaux, half-timbered manors and classical estates set in centuries-old grounds. Whether you are planning a wedding, a corporate retreat, an extended family holiday or a private gathering, here is our pick of the most beautiful properties to rent in the Norman bocage.
The half-timbered manor, jewel of the Pays d'Auge
The half-timbered manor is the architectural signature of the Pays d'Auge. Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, these estates combine wood, brick and cob in striking polychrome compositions. Staying in a half-timbered manor means inhabiting a piece of Norman history while enjoying contemporary comfort: fireplaces, exposed beams, walled gardens, sometimes a heated pool.
Our selection of charming properties in the Pays d'Auge includes several iconic manors, restored with great care and able to welcome from 6 to 30 guests.
Chateaux for your major events
For a prestigious wedding or a large reception, the chateaux of the Pays d'Auge offer an unrivalled setting. Cours d'honneur, French and English-style grounds, formal salons, orangeries converted into reception rooms: each estate has its own personality.
Discover our exceptional chateaux in Normandy. Reception capacity up to 200 guests, on-site accommodation for 30 to 60 people depending on the estate, event suppliers coordinated by our concierge service.
What criteria should you use to choose your venue?
The choice depends on your project. For a wedding, check the accommodation capacity, the options for an outdoor secular ceremony, the indoor reception space in case of rain and the rules around amplified music late into the evening. For a corporate retreat, check connectivity, breakout rooms and the option of full privatisation.
For a family holiday, the pool, enclosed grounds for the children, an equipped kitchen and proximity to the Côte Fleurie's beaches are the key factors. A property with a pool in Normandy remains a must for long summer stays.
Equestrian estates for enthusiasts
The Pays d'Auge and the country around the Haras du Pin are horse country. Several estates offer equestrian facilities: stables, an arena and direct access to riding trails. It is the ideal option if you travel with your horse or wish to enjoy a riding experience on site.
Browse our selection of properties welcoming your horse to plan your equestrian stay. The nearby Haras national du Pin deserves a full day of its own.
The services that make the difference
Renting a chateau or manor is more than renting four walls. It also means benefiting from services that transform a stay: a private chef, a chauffeur, a qualified babysitter, a florist, a photographer, a cooking or yoga teacher. Our concierge service coordinates all these providers to put together a fully turn-key stay.
The most popular experiences: introduction to cider and Calvados tasting, a hot-air balloon ride over the bocage, a cheese workshop on the farm, a gourmet picnic in the orchards, a sailing trip from Honfleur or Deauville.
When should you book your chateau or manor?
The best estates fill up quickly, particularly for weekends from May to September and the end-of-year holidays. For a wedding or a major event, allow 12 to 18 months. For a holiday in July or August, ideally book between January and March of the same year.
Looking for an exceptional property for your next project? Our concierge service knows every chateau and manor in our selection personally. Contact Ma Normandie est Servie to discover the venues that match your vision.