Le Havre
This terrific and very stylish four-star establishment is all nautical downstairs and has cheerfully painted rooms upstairs arranged with sisal flooring…
Must-see hotels in Normandy
Caen
This grand and adorable four-room B&B, overflowing with personality, charm and history (it dates to the 17th century), occupies three floors of an…
Honfleur
Penny Vincent, an American who moved to France from San Francisco, and her French husband Thierry are the gracious hosts at this elegant home, built in…
Étretat
Run by a former detective with an impressive moustache, this establishment was inspired by Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Each of the 14 charming…
Normandy
The building itself is nothing special at this nine-room place in Port Racine (reputed to be the smallest port in the country), but the astonishing sea…
Rouen
Tucked away in a quiet side street 1.2km northeast of the cathedral, this adorable B&B sits above a historic bakery with three bright, pleasingly…
Mont St-Michel
Built as a farmhouse in 1906, this superbly situated and very popular family-run B&B has five comfortable rooms and one studio apartment. With views of…
Normandy
Run by a retired lady, this B&B is a good surprise, not least for the marvellous sense of peacefulness that envelops the property (it's a former convent) …
Rouen
Sleep in the rustling treetops in wood cabins located some 30 minutes northeast of Rouen at this fun place. It's also a working farm with cows and…
Rouen
Rouen’s finest hostelry (owned for the last five years by the Marriott) serves up a sumptuous mix of early-16th-century architecture – Flamboyant Gothic,…
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…
Normandy
This reliable three-star hotel has a fine location overlooking the marina, and it's an easy stroll to the beach. The welcome is warm, and the spacious…
Le Havre
This central spot earns high marks for comfortable rooms, a good location and very kind staff. Rooms receive decent natural light, the mattresses are…
Honfleur
Up the hill, out of the action and run by welcoming Sylvie and Christophe, this delightful and small hotel has modern, neat rooms with a sweet, small cafe…
Mont St-Michel
Offering outstanding value, this friendly, family-run B&B has five modern rooms, furnished simply, with magical views of the Mont. It's located an easily…
Normandy
You keep expecting Hercule Poirot to pop his mustachioed face around the corner of this charmingly old-world hotel. The simply finished rooms are…
Bayeux
Occupying a very stately 18th-century residence with a lush little garden, this graceful and serene hotel has 28 comfortable rooms with exposed beams,…
Honfleur
This marvellous and intimate nine-room, three-suite hideaway is a gem. Some bedrooms, panelled in oak, have Moroccan-tile bathrooms and fantastic views…
Bayeux
The three rooms of this delightful and well-managed maison de famille ooze old-fashioned cosiness. Our favourite, the Bajocasse, has parquet flooring, a…
Bayeux
Occupying a superbly central location, this friendly hotel has comfortable accommodation, with an assortment of sleek and spacious rooms in the annexe, a…
Calvados
Ensconced in three beautiful turn-of-the-20th-century buildings, this very welcoming 34-room hotel has comfortable, modern rooms with big double-glazed…
Normandy
Packed with character and a measure of grandeur, this hideaway is a gem: rustically stylish without being twee. The 12 rooms are spacious, elegant,…
Bayeux
This modern and very elegant 28-room hotel concocts an appealing blend of minimalist colour schemes, top-quality fabrics and decor juxtaposing 18th- and…
Le Havre
A treat for architecture aficionados, this bright and very central hotel brings Auguste Perret’s mid-20th-century legacy alive. The rooms are authentic…
Honfleur
Occupying a former girls’ school built in the 1600s, this handsomely restored B&B has five luxurious rooms with antique wood furnishings, some with…
Normandy
Set in a striking castle-like brick building on the main road that bisects Grand Andely, Hôtel de Paris is not modern or stylish, but has 11 comfortably…
Caen
The centrally located Hotel Bristol has well-maintained contemporary, rather neutrally toned rooms with comfortable beds and huge windows. It's the…
Normandy
High above town near Cap Fagnet and with a lovely sense of detachment, this renovated 22-room farm has modern rooms and kitchenette-equipped apartments…
Rouen
Facing the cathedral’s famous west façade and with large portraits of namesake cardinals overlooking the small lobby, this 15-room hotel is one of the…
Normandy
This well-located, ivy-wreathed 19-room old-school hotel has a medley of rooms, the best of which look out over the boats bobbing about in the green…
Le Havre
Inside one of the architecturally intriguing buildings along the rue de Paris, Le Richelieu offers very clean, bright and often vividly decorated rooms …
Rouen
This budget-friendly place has a range of simple rooms with wood floors, stiff mattresses and basic furnishings (though the in-room electric kettle is a…
Honfleur
Watched over by a dog, a cat and some chickens, rooms here (including a studio and a cottage, which sleeps up to four) are light, airy and immaculate. The…
Calvados
With a fresh and breezy seafront perspective and lovely, bright accommodation, Le Flaubert is a peach. Each room has its own personality, with ample wood,…
Giverny
You’ll be won over by this adorable private home cocooned in a dreamy, peaceful garden. Inside, the three rooms (two of which can accommodate families)…
Honfleur
Set in a grand 16th-century mansion facing the Église Ste-Catherine, this highly regarded boutique hotel has attractively designed rooms and friendly…
Bayeux
Run by the affable ex–French first division footballer Eric Pean, this terrific 46-room old town place by the cathedral has very decent accommodation with…
Rouen
This sweet little hotel, built in 1850, offers 12 smallish but pleasant rooms that get cheaper the higher you climb (there’s no lift), while two spacious…
Bayeux
This three-star municipal campground in the north of Bayeux has 140 pitches pleasantly located near the River Aure. There's free access for campers to the…
Normandy
Located 1km northwest of the tourist office, this excellent, 99-bed hostel is housed in the French navy’s old archives complex. Rooms have two to five…
