Château de La Pommeraye

La Pommeraye, France

The history of Château de La Pommeraye originates from the 11th century. The moat and walls date from the original castle. The castle was rebuilt in 1646 and again in 1850. There is also a 19th century orangerie, chapel and gardens. Today Château de La Pommeraye is a hotel.

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Le Château, La Pommeraye, France
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Founded: 1646
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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www.chateaudelapommeraye.com

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4.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Aleksandra Titi (8 months ago)
A super lovely place to end our holiday!
Cynthia Mercer (3 years ago)
We stayed at the Chateau for two nights in September of 2018 and the experience was lovely. La Pommeraye is a beautiful French Manor house, out in the Swiss Normandy countryside. The decoration of the house was stunning with art work comfort. The owner was a great host and you got a feeling of being his guest instead of being in a hotel. Very recommended, peaceful luxury, you will not regret it!
Carl Hagarty (3 years ago)
We stayed at this exquisite property for three nights. The accommodations and the architecture were exquisite; the service was impeccable, and the food warranted the highest Michelin rating. Proprietor and gourmand chef, Alexandre Boudnikoff, made our time there one of the best experiences we have ever had anywhere in the world and we would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a refined experience in a serene country setting.
John Hare (3 years ago)
Stunning location, beautifully restored chateau. We had the most marvellous stay in sumptuous rooms. The immaculate accommodation was matched by the friendly welcome. Highly recommended. Already planning a return visit.
Liz Alspector (3 years ago)
We had a wonderful stay at Chateau de la Pommeraye. The chateau is beautifully renovated and decorated - it is clear a lot of love has been put into it. The bathtub in our room was enormous and the perfect way to end a long day touring Mont St. Michel and Granville. Alexandre recommended great restaurants and the breakfasts were delicious, but our favorite meal was the late dinner Alexandre made us after we were delayed due to traffic on our way from Paris to the chateau. Highly recommend.
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