Château d'Audrieu - Relais & Châteaux

We spent three incredible days at Château d’Audrieu with close friends, and honestly, it was everything we hoped for and more. The staff were warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived, and the whole place has this quiet elegance that makes you feel instantly at ease. Our rooms were beautiful, and the bedding? So comfortable we didn’t want to get up in the morning. The food was a highlight. Chef Samuel Gasper is amazing—his dishes were creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We had dinner at Le Séran Restaurant and Le 1715 Chill & Eat, and both were fantastic in their own way. It was the kind of trip that leaves you feeling refreshed and grateful. We’re already talking about going back.

The location is good - only a 15-20 minute drive to Bayeau. We stayed in a 1st floor suite. The room needed a total remodel, other than the bathroom which was updated. The shower water pulsed hot and cold and the pressure would go up and down. This hotel is rather remote and after touring all day it would have been nice to sit in a comfy area and relax; in fact, this is a necessity due to the remoteness. Our room did not have a sofa and the two chairs in the room were not made for comfort. The chateau has only one small community 'living room' in need of remodel, and it is cold and the furniture uncomfortable. Also, it is in a rather small area that people walk through to get to their rooms or the restaurant, so not an area where you would want to relax. The bar was lovely but never saw an attendant in the four nights we were there. We were surprised that considering the colder fall weather that not one fireplace was ablaze. The staff were made to dress in colonial type attire that was not appropriate for an upscale establishment. We ate at both restaurants, and the food and service were very good; though breakfast was a little sad. You won't find fresh homemade pastries or a nice buffet spread here. The concierge service was friendly and helpful, but other than that, we felt we just had place to sleep. The concierge booked us for 2 days Normandy touring with Franck and he was incredible! A walking encyclopedia. Thank you Sebastien! Overall, this was not the kind of impression we expected from a Relais & Chateau property. We stayed at La Ferme Saint Simeon in Honfleur right before we came here and it was night and day!!!

A beautiful, elegant unique hotel experience. Highly professional and accommodating staff, gorgeous property, lovely meals and remarkably peaceful. Could not be better or more unique.