The chateau belonged to a powerful Norman family for several centuries. This family was closely linked to the Dukes of Alençon. One of the members of this family married the Earl of Tancarville's daughter, and one of us is a descendant of her's. When we were looking for a new family home in France in 2005, it seemed logical to turn to this connection and our personal history. Since then, we have been devoting all our energy to bringing it to life and sharing its splendour and elegance.
Inspired by the grandeur and beauty of the Palace of Versailles, Courtomer was built to reflect an ideal of nobility and elegance. It is located in the middle of three hundred hectares of parks, woods, fields and pastures with a farm still in operation. Its current structure is not that of the original chateau. The medieval chateau from the 11th century was demolished in the 18th century, then quickly rebuilt. Its vaulted cellars are all that remains of the medieval foundations. The "new" chateau is large, but simple in form, typical of the Enlightenment ideals. Its classic style and symmetry represent harmony and balance. It celebrates natural light, which pours in from all sides through the windows.
Courtomer is located in a gentle valley amid the green hills of the Orne. It was the seat of a powerful family of Norman gentlemen from the 11th century until the beginning of the 20th - almost a thousand years of stability despite the centuries of destructive wars and revolutions that shaped modern France, through all the social and economic upheavals. The last direct descendant of the Saint-Simon family died at the age of three and his heir married a member of the Aynac Turenne family. In 1905 the chateau was bought by a neighbour and a distant relative, the Count de Pelet. A hundred years later, in 2005, the Bonner family bought the chateau which is now dedicated to weddings, seminars and various events.
Courtomer Chateau is a grand and welcoming place. Each stay is a unique, welcoming and personalised experience designed to meet the needs of each client. To stay here is to live a childhood dream of being a fairy tale prince whilst also feeling at home. The chateau is located between Paris and the beaches of Normandy, two hours drive in both directions. The property has been completely refurbished to provide en suite bathrooms for each of the bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen ideal for preparing family meals. Several open and inviting spaces are also perfect for organising events.
"Auberge des Peintres" in Saint-Céneri-le-Gerei offers traditional cuisine with a menu that changes according to seasonal products. "La Tête au Loup" in Pin-au-Haras specialises in chicken liver terrine and calvados crème brûlée. Among the sites to visit, we recommend: the Notre-Dame de Sées cathedral near Alençon (Gothic style and classified as a Historic Monument) and Bellême, a medieval city. North of the city, the forest of Bellême is one of the most beautiful in France, it is known for its century-old oaks. In autumn, there are over 1100 species of mushroom! La Perrière is a charming millennial village, with picturesque streets and colourful houses. Finally, the Haras de la Chéchinière offers a wide range of activities for horse riding enthusiasts, and the Companions of the Wind offer hot air balloon flights.
The chateau consists of fifteen double rooms with en suite bathrooms, a small dining room for up to twelve people, a large dining room with a capacity of fifty guests, a fully equipped modern kitchen and a laundry room. A number of other spaces complete the ensemble: a games room, a library, small and large living rooms with a Pleyel grand piano, and a smoking room. Minimum rental of two nights from March to November, excluding school holidays and three nights in high season. The rates indicated are for fifteen people. Additional person please contact us, and the weekend rate is for three nights.
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Just a five minute stroll from the Chateau the farmhouse, whose buildings date back from the 17th and 19th century, overlooks a traditional Norman apple orchard and the park of the Château. A private lane leads to the farmhouse which can accommodate up to eleven guests. The property consists on the ground floor of a large living room with a sofa bed, an equipped kitchen with old fireplace, a utility room and a bedroom with a double bed. Upstairs are three bedrooms. Two are equipped with two single beds which can be made into double beds and the third one is equipped with three single beds. The four bedrooms have an ensuite bathroom. Additional beds and baby cots are available on request. Three nights minimum rental.
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