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***Garden, Nature and Night Sky***
Where Viking guards once kept watch, guests now relax beneath old trees,
listen to birdsong and occasionally spot deer crossing the meadow.
The château is surrounded by unspoiled Norman countryside. During the day you’ll hear
countless birds, at dusk bats emerge, and at night owls take over.
On clear moonless nights, the Milky Way stretches above the ancient towers —
a sight many guests have not seen in years.
You’ll also meet our resident spiders. They have lived here almost as long as the château itself
and perform an important service by keeping mosquitoes under control.
We care deeply about preserving this place and its surroundings. Recycling, energy conservation,
local sourcing and natural wastewater treatment are all part of daily life here.
After more than a thousand years, Château de Planquery is still standing.
We hope to help it remain here for another thousand.
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***Breakfast***
Freshly baked bread and croissants, Norman cheeses, homemade jams,
eggs, yoghurt, muesli, fresh fruit and good coffee.
Served from 9 a.m. by prior reservation.
Simple, generous and prepared with the same philosophy as the château itself: local, fresh and unhurried.
As we buy all our ingredients fresh and mostly directly from local producers,
we kindly ask you to reserve your breakfast at least 24 hours before your arrival.
***Brotzeit***
Being Rhinelanders living in Normandy, we have imported one German tradition: Brotzeit.
A simple evening meal of cheeses, cold cuts, eggs, fresh vegetables and bread —
perfect for guests arriving after a long day of travel.
A small gesture for the first evening. Nothing more — and just enough.
Please let us know by the day before so we can shop fresh.
***Dogs***
Lili, Lola, Lupi and Benji consider the Château their kingdom and roam freely around their domain. So, a tail-wagging encounter is quite likely.
Well-behaved dogs are very welcome too. Up to three per room stay free of charge.
The garden can be divided into two separate areas if required.
Please let us know before booking.
***Contact with the outside world***
High-speed fibre WiFi is available free of charge throughout the house — fast enough for streaming.
We have deliberately chosen not to have TV sets.
The tower walls are wonderfully thick. Excellent for peace and quiet, less excellent for mobile reception.
Most smartphones can make calls via WiFi.
***Workation ***
Working where Vikings once kept watch. Why not.
On request: ergonomic office chair, monitor, keyboard, mouse, laptop stand.
A desk is already waiting in your room.
In the evening, Normandy. At night, the Milky Way. In the morning, back to work.
Walking around Planquery
Step outside at Planquery, and Normandy is already there: gently rolling paths follow small streams, wind through quiet countryside and pass ancient churches, characterful farmsteads and views that make you stop for a moment.
For our guests, we have put together a varied collection of circular routes, from shorter walks to longer hikes — complete with maps, detailed directions and GPX files. All that remains is to choose a route and set off.