Travelling to Our Chateau

Whichever map we chose may not cover your journey, we simply wished to show whereabouts in Normandy we are. As you will see, the chateau is very close to the coast and minutes from Deauville, or Trouville. There is also good access to major roads and to the coast road.

This helps with touring the area during your chateau holiday. Before that, you can choose the route to France that suits you.

Travelling to Normandy

In general, whilst there are last minute bargains, booking early can save money. With so many choices now by sea, air and le tunnel, most families have their favourite route. This depends on where you are starting from and personal taste, we have found that Brittany Ferries suits us.

Portsmouth to Caen-Ouistreham

A relaxing 6-hour journey, on The Normandie or the brand new Mont St Michel. Both have day cabins for snoozing, a cinema with newly released films, an excellent and modestly priced silver service restaurant and a holiday liner atmosphere. There is a pleasant drive of 22 miles, from the ferry port to the chateau. brittany-ferries.com

Newhaven or Rosslare to Le Havre

Our guests often arrive at Le Havre, because the departure ports mentioned above suit them better, or as an alternative route from Portsmouth. You will need to check availability according to the time of year, the drive to the chateau is about the same as from Caen. ldlines.co.uk

Eurotunnel Folkestone to Calais-Coquelles

Through the tunnel in 35 minutes, 4 times an hour, 24 hours a day. A fair drive from Calais to the chateau, about three and a half hours. eurotunnel.com

There are many contact options for ferry travel, well worth shopping around and websites to help, with a few examples below:

We hope the above has helped but if you need any further support with travel arrangements, please feel free to contact us.

Driving in France

Many guests will be experienced continental drivers but being aware of slight differences from the UK can avoid delays. This driving safety page offers a handy guide. If there is a problem, we have always found the Normandy police helpful, the nearest police station is in Deauville.

Leaving the car behind

Most towns have good bus services and the trains are well worth investigating. A train trip to Paris avoids any driving or parking hitches. You will arrive at the Gare St Lazare, which you may have seen as a subject for a famous work by Monet, still quite recognisable. Our guardien, Pierre, will be more than happy to advise on the best train routes.

The small map gives a better idea of the location in Normandy. The Deauville area is quite central, with five ferry ports in range.

An early postcard of Tourgéville, around 1890 as far as we know. The area has been welcoming visitors for a long time.

The chateau as dawn breaks. A soft hue to the stonework, sounds of nature in the air.