The Best Normandy Auberges

a former coaching inn with exposed beams features a charming rear courtyard and a much-praised restaurant serving regional cuisine

set in a quiet, natural setting close to the Hambye Abbey and offers cosy, comfy rooms and serves refined cuisine the champions local produce

enjoys a quiet location on the River Oise close to Chantilly and has simple style, but comfy, rooms and a good restaurant with large terrace

nestling on the banks of the Seine, this charming hotel features traditionally furnished rooms and a restaurant serving local cuisine

enjoy dining on the riverside terrace, and the spacious chalet-style suites in this relaxing accommodation set in the picturesque Durdent valley

in this characterful and attractive old Normandy inn there are delightful sea views from some rooms and the terrace of the gourmet restaurant

spacious rooms boasting antique furnishings combine with an elegant restaurant to provide relaxing accommodation at this riverside hotel

just ten minutes from Dieppe and its port, this comfy small hotel has a homely feel, with its flowery garden and terrace for relaxing drinks

set in a 19th-century former mill, this relaxing hotel boasts an elegant restaurant serving refined, regional cuisine and a waterside terrace

formed from former fisherman's houses, this characterful hotel features elegant rooms and a restaurant serving gourmet Norman cuisine

in the midst of a forested neighbourhood, this relaxed and welcoming hotel makes an ideal base for exploring Chantilly, Paris and Parc Asterix

in a charming village between Chartres and Le Mans, a 19th century house has elegant modern rooms and a restaurant with creative cuisine

spend time in a unique location by staying in this luxurious 14th century half-timbered hotel on the iconic tidal island of Le Mont St Michel

in peaceful countryside just inland from picturesque Honfleur harbour, a former farmhouse offers comfort and a convivial beamed restaurant

a fine example of traditional Norman architecture, this former coaching inn offers comfortable, classic style rooms and an elegant restaurant

in a peaceful location, this small luxury hotel is in a striking timbered building surrounded by gardens; the restaurant serves local specialities

half-timbered hotel set in a shady grounds close to the forest and offers well-appointed rooms, a gourmet restaurant and bar with fireplace

this friendly hotel is a short stroll from the beach ; the rooms are cosy and modern and fine Norman cuisine is served in the smart restaurant

attractively decorated rooms overlook a flower filled courtyard and there is a charming, character restaurant serving traditional Norman fare

a renovated farmhouse, beside a small lake, with comfy rooms, many with hefty wood beams, a characterful restaurant and waterside terrace

rooms in the house or chalets, and regional cuisine in the restaurant, are offered in this country style hotel in a quiet setting outside town

sitting opposite the pretty market square, this 17th-century building houses a contemporary hotel with access to extensive leisure facilities

set in an historic town, within the Parc National du Perche, a charming, period hotel featuring traditional, well appointed accommodation

in the beautiful setting of the forested Perche National Park, a traditional Logis de France inn has comfortable rooms and a high quality restaurant

traditional, town centre hotel - a former coaching inn - retaining character features and offering comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms

offering a tranquil stay in a picturesque spot and yet close to motorways, this former dairy has been modernised to provide bright, airy rooms

just inland from Deauville, a quaint inn with a superb restaurant - noted for its wood fire cooked meats - also offers spacious, beamed rooms

experience traditional France at this charming hotel, part of the Logis de France collection - and visit the medieval Château de Creully

overlooking the Oise, this charming auberge provides comfortable accommodation and hearty cuisine, within easy reach of Chantilly

experience staying overnight on the magical island of Le Mont St Michel - parts of the hotel are perched above the ramparts with scenic views

in a pleasant town between the coast and the Pays d'Auge, a traditional French hotel has comfortable rooms and fine Normandy cuisine

a traditional hotel set in a typical French village, just off the N12 highway, yet offering a peaceful retreat with simple, cosy rooms

enjoy a pleasant stay at this cosy hotel; enjoy comfortable rooms, a copious buffet breakfast and in the evening sample the regional cuisine

this quaint hotel has a prime location overlooking the beach - enjoy sea views while dining on fresh fish and sea food in the restaurant

a gourmet meal in a restaurant with an Escoffier-trained chef is the principal attraction of this thatched, roadside accommodation

located within the medieval island village, this charming hotel features cosy rooms on a number of levels, some of which have balcony views

between Caen and Lisieux, this welcoming 16th century inn has cosy rooms and a restaurant serving gastronomic regional cuisine

this traditional hotel in a historic building offers warm hospitality and well-presented rooms; it's convenient for the ferry or a beach stroll

a characterful former coaching inn now has a refurbished contemporary interior and glamorous leisure facilities; the coast is 15 minutes' drive

in a historic, 14th-century setting, this charming hotel sits at the foot of the Abbey offering a great opportunity to explore this fascinating island

a simple and functional accommodation providing bright, airy rooms, close to the Perche Regional Park and within an hour's drive of Le Mans

enjoy al fresco dining in the pretty garden terrace of this welcoming, roadside auberge, set on the edge of the Forêt Domaniale de Lyons

a combination of comfort and modernity, rooms have a water or forest themed décor, and the restaurant has an open kitchen and patio dining

a handsome timber frame building set on the fringes of a pretty market town offers well-presented rooms, traditional cuisine and a small spa

close to the harbour, this family-run hotel has contemporary style rooms that retain original features and serves traditional dishes and seafood

set in a 19th Century coaching inn with comfortable, classic style rooms, this hotel prides itself on the use of local produce in the restaurant

in the heart of town, an affordable hotel with a popular restaurant and bar in the best French tradition, and comfortable, renovated rooms

in the heart of a picturesque village, this enchanting hotel has a sympathetically updated interior with extensive modern leisure facilities

set in an old farmhouse, just a short drive from pretty Compiègne, this traditionally furnished auberge makes a great base for exploring Oise

on the fringes of town, with good A13/A132 access, a cosy hotel with simply-furnished rooms and a restaurant serving regional specialities

former coaching inn with a pleasant courtyard, well-appointed rooms, a restaurant serving local dishes and a good location for D-Day sights

noted for the well priced, set menu dinner by previous guests, a period inn providing simple accommodation within easy reach of the A28

traditional hotel and restaurant, serves typical Normandy cuisine , located in the heart of town, bedrooms are simple but comfortable

inside this traditional hotel, rooms have a smart modernity and the owners have been praised for their warm hospitality and the enjoyable cuisine

at this hostelry with a characterful beamed exterior, rooms are individually designed for comfort, and the restaurant offers homemade dishes

a seafood buffet restaurant and the beach nearby make this an attractive choice - some of the stylish and contemporary rooms have sea views

an 18th century stone vicarage is now a stylish hosteltry, minutes from Carolles' sandy beach for breathtaking views of Le Mont St Michel

inventive cuisine features at this seaside restaurant on the Cotentin Peninsula; also individually-styled rooms with patios, and a smart spa

swim and dine on site in these attractive sandstone buildings near the sea, converted to provide stylish contemporary accommodation

near both coast and countryside and the A13, a traditional beamed inn offers warm hospitality and local specialities in the restaurant

using fresh, local produce in the restaurant and offering "al fresco" dining in the summer, this welcoming hotel features light, airy rooms

offers elegantly furnished rooms, a popular restaurant serving local seafood and a pretty setting overlooking an estuary and salt marsh

just 300 metres from the picturesque harbour, this traditional bar and brasserie has simple, but cosy rooms, with wood floors, upstairs

a simple pension with no fuss rooms, bar and a restaurant serving regional cuisine in a pleasant green setting not too far from the centre