Chateau Saint Gilles - Bayeux - Gueron

4-star historic chateau with on-site permaculture garden and spa in the Normandy countryside

Accommodations & Grounds

Chateau Saint Gilles - Bayeux is a 1733 chateau set within extensive landscaped grounds that include walking trails, a greenhouse, and a keep-fit area with wooden equipment. The hotel offers family suites that accommodate up to four guests, as well as rooms with separate sitting areas and large bathrooms. Guests can explore the property and find farm animals like sheep, cows, and a donkey, plus a treehouse that now serves as a massage treatment room.

Dining Experience

The on-site restaurant serves homemade cuisine using ingredients from the hotel's own permaculture vegetable garden, with vegetables grown on site. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, and full English/Irish options with local cheeses, fresh pastries, and warm dishes, while dinner offers a fixed menu with local produce like beef from the region and oysters. A coffee house and a snack bar are available on the property, and guests can order special diet menus upon request.

Wellness & Spa

The hotel's spa and wellness centre includes an outdoor heated swimming pool open from May to September, a sauna with capacity for four people, and a traditional Nordic bath. A hot tub/jacuzzi and a sensory shower are also available, along with spa facilities such as a relaxation area and a steam room. Massage services can be booked in the treehouse or elsewhere on site, with options including full body, couples, and head massage.

Location & Activities

Chateau Saint Gilles is located 4 km from Cathedrale Notre Dame de Bayeux and the Baron Gerard Museum, and a short drive to the D-Day beaches and the Bayeux Tapestry Museum. The hotel provides bicycle rental for exploring the countryside, and guided walking tours are offered on the property. Guests can also use the on-site hiking trails and picnic areas, and electric vehicle charging stations are available in the parking lot.

Family & Practical Amenities

The hotel is family-friendly, with family suites, board games, and a large garden where children can play and watch farm animals. A self-service laundry room with detergent is available for guests, and the hotel offers a free laundry service as well. The property includes a pet basket and bowls for guests traveling with dogs, plus free parking and a shuttle service to and from the airport.

• Grounds: 1733 chateau with farm animals, walking trails, and a greenhouse
• Dining: Restaurant using ingredients from the on-site permaculture garden
• Wellness: Outdoor heated pool, sauna, Nordic bath, and treehouse massage
• Family: family suites, board games, and farm animals on property
• Services: self-service laundry, electric vehicle charging, and pet amenities
• Location: 4 km from Bayeux Tapestry Museum and D-Day beaches