Single Room - Auberge Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Cavigny, Manche, France

• 1: Gite de Charme 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 5
• 2: Single Room 1 bedrooms, Sleeps 1
• 3: Double Room 1 bedrooms, Sleeps 2
• 4: Family Room 1 bedrooms, Sleeps 4

Where is it

• Location:  North West France  >  Normandy  >  Manche
• Closest town/village:  Cavigny (Manche) ( La Vimonderie is in Cavigny )
• Closest airport: Deauville Airport (58.2 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
• Distance to coast: 15.5 miles
• Access: No public transport available, Car Essential, Owner pickup available, Train station pickup available Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Garden

 

Chambre d'Hôtes and Gite in 18th Century Longhouse with Wild Salmon Fishing

La Vimonderie is an impressive early 18th century Norman longhouse, built from local stone and granite, with land of just under 6 acres laid out to pasture and an old walled orchard. It is situated at the south eastern edge of the Parc des Marais, and 6 miles north of St. Lô. The property is an ancient French cider farm, and has been carefully renovated, furnished with antiques and modern furniture alike. The salon with its large fireplace provides a welcoming atmosphere on cooler days for a quiet read from the many books on art, wine, philosophy or English, French, German and Spanish literature, or for playing a board game or watching TV.

History of House - origin 16th/17th C, the main house was added in the 18th C. It has belonged since the beginning to the family Vimond and became the Manor in the late 17th C (Seigneur de Vimond ) - horsy gent - and his land - the "domaine : la Vimonderie"

Visitors who come again, tell us that it is for the atmosphere and the cuisine. The owner will be delighted to provide evening meals, with a minimum of 24 hours notice, (or picnic baskets and packed lunches). Most of the vegetables are home grown, and 100% organic, served absolutely fresh for our cuisine internationale, French, Mediterranean, Moroccan, Austrian and even Indian.

Evening Menus

A simple meal with aperitif - costs €10 - 12, is served at 8pm with a main course and a bottle of wine, then dessert and coffee.

Gourmet dinner which includes all beverages except Champagne - from €22, is served at 7.30pm. For example on 1 June we served:

• Aperitif (muscat, port, sparkling wine - Cremant d'Alsace.
• Zesty salad à la Jamie Oliver or Melon au Porto/Melon au Roquefort/or Melon and Parma ham.
• Terrine au thon à la maison (in a white wine jelly).
• Traditional 'Trou Normand' - sorbet with Calva
• Roast rack of lamb covered in a breadcrumb topping ( made of fresh herbs from the garden) served à la 'guard of honour' with a pepper sauce, roast vegetables, 'tomates farcies et gratin dauphinois'.
• Fromage (avec de la salade verte).
• Clafoutis aux cerises (from our orchard) or strawberry cheesecake crunchies.
• Coffee.

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at Single Room

Single Room with ensuite bathroom.

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About Cavigny in Manche, Normandy

Cherbourg is 45 to 50 minutes from the Vimonderie. The 'Cité de la Mer' at Cherbourg harbour  in the old terminal building is a must to see! You need to plan 2 hours for that. It is well worth your while to take an earlier ferry for a visit.

Staying off the beaten track has its rewards when you discover the 'Parc des Marais', with its fantastic wild bird life, or visit the castles or out of the way beauty spots or St. Lô which has become one of the world's capital of the horse, with all year round events at the Haras, the national stud of France. The Normandy horse show is always during the 2nd and 3rd week of August and travellers are advised to book early as rooms are well booked up during this time. 

La Vimonderie is equally well placed for a visit to Ste. Mère eglise and the D-day beaches, as it is to Bayeux with its old cathedral and famous tapestry, or to the 'jardin publique de Coutances', (all about 20 minutes), while the west coast beaches with Granville and the warmer micro-climate at 35 to 40 kilometres, and are less than an hours drive away. There you can take a boat/ferry to Jersey (takes 1 hour) for an afternoon's outing, or drive on another 15 to 20 minutes to Mont St. Michel, and return to a warm reception at the Vimonderie.

Even to Paris it is not too far. Start early, leave your car at the station of Lison (5 miles from us) and take the fast direct train to Paris, Gare St. Lazare. You'll be there in under 2 hours, without any hassle, to spend a glorious day in the Capital. Then return with the last train direction Cherbourg, (get off at Lison), and back to civilized Bed and Breakfast prices and Normandy hospitality.

Close to home there is lots to do as well. Borrow a bike here or walk along the River Vire (about 900 metres from us) wild Salmon Fishing with fishing licence available in wonderfully peaceful countryside, with only birds, cows or horses to gaze at you, or just lounge around the courtyard to 'profiter du soleil'

St Lô itself is well worth a visit, especially in June with all the 'manifestations des vieux combattants' and days of remembrance (destruction of St. Lô during World War 2) with historic exhibitions, art exhibitions, large sculptures and structures being displayed in public places throughout the town, or just going shopping, eating out at one of the nice restaurants in the 'basse ville' by the river, or simply sitting in one of the cafés watching the world go by French style.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How To Get To Cavigny in Manche, North West France

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Availability at Single Room

Availability last updated on: - Monday, April 29, 2013

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