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LA BOUILLE CAEN

Le Saint Pierre An inviting stop in a picture- Le Dauphin This lovingly restored former priory
postcard village on the bank of the River Seine, in the centre of Caen, a stone’s throw from
an hour’s drive from Paris. Three of the six William the Conqueror’s castle, has many fine
stylishly modern bedrooms overlook the river. features but one in particular that sets it apart:
Close by, a small car ferry saves the long drive to parking. Run by a lively husband-and-wife team,
the nearest bridge. Recent change of management; the atmosphere is welcoming, the rooms
the new chef and owner is M. Dejoy. comfortable, and the (Norman) cuisine excellent.
N 4 place du Bateau, 76530 La Bouille, Seine-Maritime. N 29 rue Gémare, 14000 Caen, Calvados. Map 220 C3.
Map p220 C3. § 02 35 67 00 86. ` 02 35 67 13 24. § 02 31 86 22 26. ` 02 31 86 35 14. $ dauphin.caen
0 b,l,d. Rooms 7. ¢ Sun dinner, Mon. @wanadoo.fr 0 b,l,d. Rooms 37. z÷ ∂¢ 1 week
/ MC, V. ¡ Feb; late Oct to mid-Nov. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡
BRÉLIDY CAMPIGNY

Château de Brélidy Don’t be put off by the Le Petit Coq aux Champs The large thatched
severe granite walls, which are typical of 16th- house – mostly 19th-century with a modern
century Breton architecture. Those who venture extension – blends the rustic, chic and eccentric.
in will find a welcoming, family-run hotel, with It is tucked away among the rolling meadows and
relaxing bedrooms named after flowers. Added forests of the Risle valley. All the rooms are
attractions are a billiard room, a Jacuzzi beneath differently done out; some have balconies over
an arbour in the garden, and an unspoilt setting. the garden. Impressive cooking.
N Brélidy, 22140 Bégard, Côtes-d’Armor. Map p220 A3. N La Pommeraie Sud, 27500 Campigny, Pont-Audemer,
§ 02 96 95 69 38. ` 02 96 95 18 03. Eure. Map p220 C3. § 02 32 41 04 19. ` 02 32 56 06 25.
$ chateau.brelidy@worldonline.fr 0 b,d. Rooms 15. ÷ $ le.petit.coq.aux.champs@wanadoo.fr 0 b,l,d. Rooms 13.
∂¢ Jan and Feb. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ S∂¢ 3 weeks Jan. / AE, DC, V. ¡¡

BARFLEUR LE BEC-HELLOUIN
Le Conquérant Abundant ivy softens the grey Auberge de l’Abbaye Polished tiled floors and
granite façade of this manor house with a walled furniture, high-cholesterol cooking and heaps of
garden, fresh new bedrooms and a salon de thé. atmosphere in a quintessential country inn.
N 16-18 rue St-Thomas Becket, 50760 Barfleur, Manche. N Le Bec-Hellouin, 27800 Brionne, Eure.
Map p220 B3. § 02 33 54 00 82. ` 02 33 54 65 25. Map p220 C3. § 02 32 44 86 02. ` 02 32 46 32 23.
0 b,d. Rooms 13. ¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 10. ¡¡
BAYEUX BELLE-ILE-EN-MER
Hôtel d’Argouges Friendly, central yet quiet B&B Castel Clara Modern but tasteful retreat on this
in an 18th-century mansion with flower garden, quiet island. Pricey but luxurious.
dignified sitting room and a period feel. N Goulphar, Belle-Ile-en-Mer, 56360 Bangor, Morbihan.
N 21 rue St-Patrice, 14400 Bayeux, Calvados. Map p220 A4. § 02 97 31 84 21. ` 02 97 31 51 69.
Map p220 B3. § 02 31 92 88 86. ` 02 31 92 69 16. $ contact@castel-clara.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 39.
$ dargouges@aol.com 0 b. Rooms 28. ¡¡ ¡¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p217