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| Château
Les Hauts
facing Le Mont St-Michel 5 et 7 avenue de la Libération Languages: English Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard Département:
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| At the top of a hill overlooking the Bay of Le Mont Saint-Michel stands the intriguing Château Les Hauts, nestled in its own floral and wooded gardens and protected from any strong breezes coming off the sea. The gardens are bathed in sunlight and the scent of rare and exotic plants perfumes the air. If panoramic vistas are what you are seeking, go no farther -- the view is magic! From nine of the château's ten guest rooms there is the stunning view of Le Mont Saint Michel and the sea. Both sunrise and sunset over Le Mont Saint-Michel are spectacular. For the more adventurous visitor, strolls along the cliffs are an option, or one can cross the bay of Mont Saint-Michel (about seven kilometers as the crow flies), as did the pilgrims in times gone by, on foot or horseback while accompanied by a guide. The château itself is very pleasant and has a rich history. Reconstructed in the 19th century on the ashes of a medieval castle, its south-facing aspect allows it to soak up the warm sunlight pouring into its rooms. Large bedrooms, many with balconies, are furnished with antiques and canopied beds and all have en suite bathrooms with showers. The Suite Napoléon III has a private entrance, a twin room, a queen-sized bed in a second room, two bathrooms and a balcony facing Le Mont. Bedrooms are non-smoking. The house is filled with medieval art, especially in the style of Violet le Duc, and guests will enjoy many amenities such as a piano, billiard table and inviting fireplaces. History has left its mark on Château Les Hauts, and both André and Suzanne Leroy will relate its story and that of this rich coastal region. Perhaps you will stay in the Eisenhower Guest Room where the General slept in the canopied bed. It was near the end of World War II in 1944 when he visited the château, enjoying quiet, pensive strolls along the gentle garden slopes and appreciated the magical view of Le Mont. Today, guests will find a warm welcome and an exceptional place to stay, beginning each day with a wonderful French breakfast offering a variety of tastes from the region. From the moment one arrives to a welcoming apéritif of 'Pommeau', home-made by host, André, to that moment when it is time to reluctantly bid adieu, each guest will sense that there is magic in the air. The Château Les Hauts is a very special place overlooking one of France's most visited monuments. Don't miss the opportunity to discover it! |
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6 doubles / queens; 2 twins; 1 single
Prices: € 75, € 95, € 115, € 125, € 140 for two persons in room Suite Napoléon III: € 180 for two persons. Private entrance, 2 connecting rooms ~ one is twin bedded with private shower & WC, and the second bedroom has queen-sized canopy bed, private shower & WC, balcony with a view of Le Mont Saint-Michel. Additional adult in room or suite: € 30; Child under 6 years of age: € 12; baby under 1 year is free Breakfast, welcoming apéritif & taxes included in room rates. Dinner: Please reserve in advance. € 16, € 25, and € 35 meal gastronomique, all prices per person including apéritif and wine. Picnic lunch with wine € 16 per person Other: Internet connection, hair dryers. No animals; non-smoking rooms available. Open
All Year
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Directions:
From Paris, take the A13 direction Caen, then the A84 direction Rennes / Villedieu-les-Poêles. At Villedieu, the same road briefly becomes the N175 direction Avranches. Exit at Avranches onto the D973 and immediately take the D911 direction Jullouville. The château is only 10 minutes from the A84 on the D911, on the coastal route called "the most beautiful kilometers in Normandy" after French President Poincarré. At Saint-Jean-le-Thomas go through the village and the entrance to Château Les Hauts is on your right as you leave the village. From Rennes, take the A84 direction Caen, exit near Avranches onto the D973 and immediately take the D911direction Jullouville. The château is about 10 minutes farther through the village of Saint-Jean-le-Thomas. You will see the entrance to Château Les Hauts on your right as you leave the village. Airport:
Rennes
or Caen - each one hour drive on A84.
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