Château d'Audrieu is the grand country-house choice between Bayeux and Caen. It sits in the village of Audrieu, about fourteen minutes by car from the centre of Bayeux and roughly eighteen minutes from Caen-Carpiquet airport, and it belongs to the Relais and Châteaux group with a five-star rating. The estate has a terrace, gardens, a library, a spa and a gym, and there are two restaurants on site. Rooms come in five types: Tradition and Deluxe rooms, Junior and Deluxe Suites, and a Luxury Tree House, which is the hotel's most distinctive offer. A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool are open in the day, and there is a playground, which is unusual for a hotel at this level. Parking is free for self-parking and valet. It suits couples marking an occasion and families who want a special stay with space to roam.
Location and getting around
Audrieu is in the countryside east of Bayeux, so a car is essential. Bayeux Cathedral is about sixteen minutes away, and the D-Day beaches, Caen Memorial and Juno Beach Centre are all within a drive of half an hour or so. This makes it a good base for the British and Canadian sectors as well as Bayeux.
The rooms
Five types are offered, from Tradition and Deluxe rooms to Junior and Deluxe Suites and the Luxury Tree House. The page does not state a total number of rooms. If you want something memorable, the tree house is the one to ask about, and it is worth checking in advance which categories suit children.
Facilities and costs
The spa and gym are on site, the outdoor pool is seasonal, and breakfast is a buffet charged separately. Pets are allowed for a fee per pet per night, and service animals are exempt. Check-in starts at 3:00 pm and check-out is at noon.
Who it suits
Couples looking for a splurge, families who want a château with outdoor space, and food lovers who plan to eat at the hotel. It is not the choice if you want to walk to restaurants in the evening, since the village is small and the nearest large town is a drive away.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa and gym
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Luxury Tree House rooms
- ✓Library, terrace and garden
- ✓Playground
- ✓Free self and valet parking
- ✓Free wifi
Good questions
How far is Château d'Audrieu from Bayeux?+
About fourteen to sixteen minutes by car to the centre of Bayeux, and around eighteen minutes to Caen-Carpiquet airport.
Does the hotel have treehouse rooms?+
Yes, the Luxury Tree House is one of its five room types, alongside Tradition and Deluxe rooms and two suite types.
Is the pool open all year?+
The outdoor pool and children's pool are seasonal, so confirm availability for your dates when you reserve.
