Discover the Château d'Audrieu, a historic monument in Calvados, near Bayeux and the D-Day beaches. Behind its elegant 18th-century architecture, this place resonates with the echoes of a thousand lives and a thousand battles. Its history began in the 11th century with the Percy family: William de Percy, chef to William the Conqueror, opened the first chapters of this fascinating epic and a long culinary tradition that we continue today.
In 1593, the seigneury passed to the Séran family, ennobled by Louis XIII and marked by figures of war and society. During the Restoration, their coat of arms merged with that of the Percys, proudly adorning the pediment of the castle.
During World War II, the château endured Allied and German assaults, holding out in the heart of "No Man's Land." Today, 25 hectares of grounds, bordered by natural ponds, invite visitors to stroll. The donkeys, Nono & Zoé, gently guard the grounds, while the frogs croak merrily.
The gardens, redesigned by Louis Benech in 1985, feature a vegetable garden where Alain Scelles cultivates rare treasures, including aromatic herbs and edible flowers. Inside, the castle feels like a family home, with its cozy library, gourmet restaurant, historic salons, and period furniture.
Within its walls, time seems to pass peacefully, as if not to disturb the soul of this exceptional heritage. An invitation to suspend time for a stay with family or friends.
