Welcome... Bienvenidos...
Benvenuto... Bienvenue...
Facing the Mont-St-Michel, in a garden nestled
by the sea that Monet would have liked to paint, this recessed château
is sheltered from the wind, on the wooded hillside from which on all
sides you will admire the "Marvel of the West"!
The chateau enjoys its elevated location above the sea and the
village of Saint Jean le Thomas. The exceptional views are magical
during the sunset and sunrise as you overlook the bay and Mont Saint
Michel.
Rebuilt in the 19th century, on the ashes of a medieval castle, the
castle bathes in the sun. The interior decorations display medieval art,
specially in the style of Violet le Duke.
During World War II, General Eisenhower stayed in the village and a
bed on the property was given to him. He loved very much our pretty and
extensive garden. Romantic and authentic furniture from our family is
found in each each room also.
The scents of the flowers and exotic plants perfume the gardens, you
will find spring in winter... Mimosas, palm trees, cordillines... make
this paradise a peaceful oasis in front of the immense bay, and even
from your bed you will delight in the sunrises and sunsets on the
Mont-Saint-Michel.
Enjoy "Pommeau", the local aperitif, made by hand by André.
For breakfast, Suzanne serves you near the monumental fireplace or on
the terrace with a view on the Mont-Saint-Michel. Our hearty regional
breakfasts are offered free of charge to guests of Les Hauts de la Baie.
You will enjoy 12 kinds of jams and marmalades, fruits from the garden,
cheeses and more.
By following the gardens you can walk to restaurants in the village.
Stroll along the barren cliffs facing the Mont-Saint-Michel.
Cross the bay of the Mont-Saint-Michel (7 km), like the pilgrims of
long ago, on foot, on horseback or with a guide.
For your pleasure, we have a French billiard table, grand piano and 2
open fire places.
Directions:
By Car:
From Paris:
- Take the highway A13 towards Caen, then the A84 towards Rennes.
- 3½ hours journey
From Rennes:
- Take the highway A84 towards Caen.
- 1 hour journey
Exit:
- 10 minute journey
- By Avranches follow the road signs to Jullouville / Granville.
- Then on the left take the D 911 to Jullouville (route de la côte).
- Or straight ahead to Granville through Sartilly and then take on
the left to Saint Jean le Thomas.
In Saint Jean le Thomas:
- Drive all the way through the village towards Jullouville.
- The entrance is on the right as you leave the village.
By Train
Take the train to Rennes in Bretagne (Brittany). From the train
station at Rennes you will need to rent a car. The trip from Rennes to
Saint Jean le Thomas is about 1 hour.
Airports:
Caen Carpiquet is 1 hour away by car through the motorway A84.
Rennes Saint-Jacques is 1 hour away by car through the A84.
Attractions:
- Bayeux: 1 hour
- Saint-Malo: 1 hour
- Sainte Mère Eglise: 1 hour
- Le Mont-Saint-Michel: 30 minutes
- Utah Beach: 1 hour (D-Day landings)
Español:
De cara al Mont-Saint-Michel, en un jardín al borde del mar que el
mismo Monet habría deseado poder pintar, se encuentra este encantador
castillo, a pleno sol y resguardado de los vientos, en los flancos de
una ladera boscosa. Desde allí tendrá una vista panorámica que le
permitirá admirar la majestuosa "Maravilla de Occidente"!
El perfume de las flores y de las plantas exóticas flota sobre el
jardín, que le ofrece un encanto primaveral incluso en pleno invierno :
mimosas, palmeras y muchas otras plantas hacen de este lugar paradisíaco
un oasis de paz ante la inmensidad de la bahía. Podrá contemplar el
amanecer y la puesta del sol sobre el telón de fondo del
Mont-St-Michel... sin moverse de su cama.
Degustación de un aperitivo local, el "pommeau", que
elabora André, y un delicioso desayuno servido por Suzanne, cerca de la
monumental chimenea o en la terraza con vista hacia el monte.
El desayuno con productos regionales es muy copioso y se sirve sin
cargo adicional alguno. 12 variedades de mermeladas, fruta del jardín,
quesos, etc...
Podrá ir al restauranteque se encuentra más abajo por un sendero
que atraviesa el jardín.
Travesía de la bahía hacia el Mont Saint Michel (7 km) todos los días,
al igual que los peregrinos de antaño, a pie, a caballo o acompañados
por un guía.
Paseos por los acantilados salvajes frente al Mont-St-Michel.
Benvenuto:
Di fronte al Mont-Saint-Michel, in un giardino in riva al mare che
Monet avrebbe voluto dipingere, si trova questo castello illuminato dal
sole, al riparo dai venti, sul fianco di un pendio boschivo, dove
potrete ammirare da ogni angolo il panorama della "Meraviglia
dell'Occidente"!
Il profumo dei fiori e delle piante esotiche invade i giardini,
troverete la primavera in pieno inverno: mimose, palme, cordilline, ecc...
trasformano questo luogo paradisiaco in un'oasi di pace di fronte
all'immensità del golfo mentre... potrete ammirare anche dal vostro
letto le albe ed i tramonti del Mont Saint Michel.
Degustazione dell'aperitivo locale, "alle mele", fatto in
casa da André, e prima colazione servita da Suzanne accanto al grande
camino o sul terrazzo di fronte al Monte.
La prima colazione regionale, molto abbondante, è offerta. 12 tipi
di marmellata, frutti del giardino, formaggi, ecc...
Dai giardini, potrete andare a piedi al ristorante nel villaggio sito
più in basso.
Traversata del golfo per recarsi al Mont Saint Michel, (7 km) come i
pellegrini di una volta, a piedi, a cavallo o con una guida.
Passeggiate lungo le scogliere selvagge.
Français:
Face au Mont-Saint-Michel, dans un jardin du bout de la mer qu'aurait
aimé peindre Monet, le château baigné de soleil est niché à l'abri
des vents, à flanc d'un coteau boisé d'où de toute part, en vue
panoramique, vous admirerez la "Merveille de l'occident"!
Le château actuel a été construit en 1830 sur le site d'un château
médiéval d'où l'inspiration de la décoration intérieure. Les
parfums des fleurs et plantes exotiques embaument les jardins, vous
trouverez le printemps en hiver... Mimosas, palmiers, cordillines font
de ce lieu paradisiaque une oasis de paix face à l'immensité de la
baie et... vous admirez même de votre lit les levers et couchers du
soleil sur le Mont-St-Michel encerclé par la mer.
Dégustation d'apéritif local, "pommeau", fabrication
maison par André et petit déjeuner servi par Suzanne, près de la
cheminée monumentale ou sur la terrasse face au Mont.
Les petits déjeuners du terroir, très copieux, vous sont offerts,12
sortes de marmelades, fruits du jardin, fromages, etc...
Par les jardins, vous pourrez aller à pied au restaurant dans le
village en contrebas.
Traversée de la baie pour le Mont-Saint-Michel (7km) comme les pèlerins
d'autrefois, à pied, à cheval ou avec un guide.
Promenades le long des falaises sauvages, face au Mont, à partir des
jardins du château.
