Chateau La Cheneviere
Port-en-bessin, Basse-Normandie, France · Virtuoso
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…
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.
What you get booking it through us
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- 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 / Late check-out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
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.
The property, in facts
| Where | Escures-Commes, Port-en-bessin, Basse-Normandie, France |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 30 |
| Room types | 7 |
| Nearest airport | Carpiquet Airport (CFR) · 18 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Casual |
| Known for | Golf, Landmarks, Local Immersion |
Rooms and suites
- Deluxe Executive — Deluxe Executive 1 Deluxe Executive with king or twin beds
- JUNIOR SUITE EXECUTIVE — Junior Suites with king or twin beds: Plasma-screen TV DVD player Free WiFi Mini-bar Coffee machine Safe Bathrobes Slippers Hair dryer Diptyque courtesy…
- Deluxe Rooms — Deluxe Rooms 16 Deluxe rooms with king or twin beds
- Escures House — Escures House This family house, just five minutes away from la Chenevière, can accommodate 8 guests and offers the hotel’s services and amenities with the…
- Classic Rooms — 3 Classic rooms with king size beds
- Suites — Suites 4 Suites with king or twin beds
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Fireplace · Internet Access · Kitchen · Mini Bar · Sitting Area
What advisors say
100% of the 41 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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