Château de la Ferrière

Bayeux


Located between Bayeux and Longues-sur-Mer, this splendid 18th-century château – set in 13.4 hectares of lawn and woodland – is a handsome and elegant base for exploring the D-Day beaches and nearby sights. The huge rooms are littered with antique furniture and long curtains that reach either wooden or parquet floors, with lovely views extending over the gardens.


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