Chateau de Courtomer: the elegance of a chateau with the heart of a home

This Chateau is located in the Orne, Lower Normandy, just two hours from Paris and Channel ports but a million miles from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Chateau de Courtomer was built as the family seat for Count Antoine de Saint-Simon, Marquis de Courtomer and was completed on the eve of the French Revolution. Today’s chateau stands on the vestiges of a medieval building dating back to the 11th century and unusually the chateau and the estate, (350 acres) which includes a farm, remained in the same family for generations until it was recently bought and lovingly restored by Elisabeth Bonner, an American from New York. On entering the estate over the moat you will be transported back in time and the only sound you will hear is birdsong or the wind in the trees. As you walk through the glazed entrance doors to the reception hall you will be transported back to another era. The ground floor rooms are filled with light, with sun pouring in through the huge windows. One room spills into another, a design feature that the French call 'en filade', inviting guests to explore.... The large dining room overlooks the moat and farmland beyond and is lit with fine crystal chandeliers. From here, doors lead to the sitting room and library, which on cool mornings is warmed by a crackling log fire. All public rooms and en-suite bedrooms are centrally heated and offer fine, uninterrupted views over the park or farmland that surround the Chateau. The estate is very private and can be exclusively yours, our minimum stay is three nights and our minimum price is based on 15 guests. We offer 24 hour, on site security and maintenance. The property has professionally installed WIFI throughout the estate and so is ideal for small seminars or workshops. The Orangerie, just a few minutes walk from the Chateau is designed with seminars, parties and informal dinners in mind. If you need more space our farmhouse, which has been recently renovated can offer an additional four bedrooms. The Chateau can be enjoyed as a self-catered venue or we can organise full-service support for guests who are looking for an increased level of attention during their stay. Additional services, which need to be pre-booked, can include on-site concierge, housekeeping, catering or private chef, and special event management for celebrations such as weddings and family gatherings. We also offer tailor made packages for conferences and meetings. No customer requirement is too big or too small so don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs. The Orne is a rural area which has preserved traditional customs, values and ways of life, the passage of time is marked by the seasons. Courtomer village is just a few minutes away and offers a full range of local services, including a boulangerie which still bakes bread in a traditional wood oven, a local cafe where you can enjoy a coffee or a simple lunch, and a local cider producer. There are regular open-air markets in the village offering you a chance to meet local producers selling fresh, seasonal vegetables and a wide variety of cheeses.