Welcome to Château de Planquery
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A place where time slows down. Feel the calm of an ancient castle, breathe the fresh air of Normandy, and let your soul unwind in nature’s embrace. May your stay be filled with lovely experiences, small joys, and unforgettable moments.
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Below you’ll find all the essential information about your stay—from house procedures to practical tips and suggestions for memorable outings in the region—so you can enjoy your time with us effortlessly and fully.
Of course, we hope you will never need these numbers –
but just in case, here are the most important emergency numbers in France:
Fire Department: 18
Police: 17
Emergency Doctor / SAMU: 15
European Emergency Number (EU-wide): 112
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Château Address: 691 Route de Cormolain, 14490 Planquery, Tel.: (+33) 0676393959
Electronic Toll (Flux Libre)
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In France, some motorways have a new toll system called Flux Libre, which allows you to pass through toll stations without stopping. The toll is automatically recorded based on your license plate.
You can pay online within 72 hours (in Normandy: sanef.com), at participating shops, or using a toll badge (e.g., Bip&Go, Ulys). Please ensure that the toll is paid on time to avoid additional fees.
At Château de Planquery, we care about the environment. For this reason, we do not change towels daily, but fresh towels or new bed linens are available on request. All soaps and cleaning products are biodegradable, and our plant-based wastewater treatment system additionally contributes to sustainable water and wastewater management.
To make your stay even more enjoyable, we offer a small selection of drinks:
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Cider (0.7 l) – €7.00
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Wine (0.7 l) – €10.00
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Mineral water (1 l) – €1.50
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Juice (1 l) – €5.00
If Plans Change
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To prepare your meals with the best ingredients, we purchase specifically for them. If you are unable to take the breakfast or dinner you ordered, please let us know at least three days in advance. For later cancellations we unfortunately must charge 50% of the agreed price, as costs have already been incurred.
Thank you for your understanding!
Our lounge and kitchen may be used by all guests. Please wash any dishes and pots you use – this keeps the kitchen enjoyable for all guests. Thank you!
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However, in the mornings these rooms are reserved entirely for guests who have booked breakfast with us—so they can enjoy it in peace.
You will find the rubbish bins at the front gate. To ensure collection takes everything, please separate waste carefully. Thank you for your help!
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Yellow bin: paper, plastic, and metal cans (we appreciate it if you flatten plastic bottles first—more will fit inside)
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Grey bin: residual/general waste
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Glass bottles: please take them to the glass container located on the small square up the road on the right
We’re pleased if you make use of the complimentary postcards we provide to send a few greetings home.
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Stamps are available from us at the official price of €2.10.
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For your stay you will find everything for daily needs 4 km away in Balleroy: a bakery, butcher, pharmacy, cheese & wine shop, a small supermarket, and the post office with an ATM.
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Typical opening hours:
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Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00–12:30 and 15:00–19:30
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Sunday: 9:00–12:30
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Monday: closed
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The nearest larger supermarket, Super U, (Mon–Sat 9:00–19:30) is in Molay‑Littry. You will also find the nearest service station there (7/7, 24/24).
Weekly Markets (It’s part of the experience!)
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A stroll through a French weekly market simply belongs to a stay here. Local farmers and producers offer their goods—from fresh fruit and vegetables to cheese and charcuterie, cider, Calvados, and handmade specialties. Markets are not only for shopping, but also a slice of French art‑de‑vivre: lively, colourful, and full of encounters.
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Molay‑Littry
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Day: Thursday
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Time: 08:00–13:00
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Place: Place du Marché, 14330 Le Molay‑Littry
A small but fine market with about 30 stalls.
Saint‑Lô
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Day: Saturday
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Time: Morning to early afternoon
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Place: Place De Gaulle, 50000 Saint‑Lô
A large market with around 160 stalls, ideal for fresh produce and regional specialties.
Bayeux
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Saint‑Jean Market (Wednesday): 07:30–13:30
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Saint‑Patrice Market (Saturday): 07:30–14:00
Place: Place Saint‑Patrice, 14400 Bayeux
Two lively markets with a wide variety of stalls for fresh produce and local specialties.
Port‑en‑Bessin‑Huppain
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Day: Sunday
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Time: 08:00–13:00
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Place: Place du Marché, 14520 Port‑en‑Bessin‑Huppain
A small but charming market with fresh products from the region.
Local Products & Tasty Addresses
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Cave du Tronquay – a local producer with excellent ciders and Calvados. You can taste the specialties on site and learn more about how they are made.
Address: Rue de Campigny, 14490 Le Tronquay
Phone: +33 6 50 59 94 35
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Caramels d’Isigny (factory tour) – in Isigny‑sur‑Mer you can watch how the famous caramels are made. During a 45‑minute tour you’ll learn about the ingredients— including Isigny AOP butter, cream, and milk— and see how the caramels are cooked and packed by hand. The visit ends with a tasting of various caramels.
Visitor centre: Rue du 19 Mars 1962, ZA Isypôle, 14230 Isigny‑sur‑Mer
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Beurre d’Isigny AOP – the famous Normandy butter, by some said to be the best butter in the world. Golden‑yellow in colour, creamy in texture, with the unmistakable flavour of fresh cream and a hint of hazelnut. Made from pure cream, traditionally processed and with a high fat content, it’s ideal for cooking, baking—or simply on fresh baguette.
Address: 2 Rue Dr Boutrois, 14230 Isigny‑sur‑Mer
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Fromagerie Graindorge (Livarot) – discover how traditional Norman cheeses are made. Walk through the production rooms along a glass corridor and see how Livarot, Pont‑l’Évêque, Camembert de Normandie, and Neufchâtel are produced. Videos, explanatory boards, and interactive games accompany the tour. The visit ends with a free tasting of the four AOP cheeses in the boutique.
Address: Le Village Fromager, Route de Saint‑Germain, 14140 Livarot
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La Maison du Biscuit – a paradise for food lovers. Visit the traditional family manufactory in Sortosville‑en‑Beaumont and discover a wide range of handmade Norman specialties—from delicate almond biscuits to regional delicacies and lovingly compiled gift ideas. Enjoy your visit!
Address: 1197 Route de Carteret, 50270 Sortosville‑en‑Beaumont, France
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France loves good food – and so do we! So here are our favorite restaurants.
To make sure you get a table: please don’t forget to reserve.
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Bayeux
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L’Alcôve. Behind the cathedral—refined, market‑fresh cuisine with great attention to detail and pleasantly fair prices. Recognised by the Michelin Guide as a Bib Gourmand.
Address: 31 Rue Larcher
Phone: (+33) 2 31 92 30 08
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Acte 2. Also at the foot of the cathedral—light, seasonal cuisine, marked by finesse and a very good price‑quality ratio.
Address: 35 Rue Larcher
Phone: (+33) 02 31 22 88 66
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Saint‑Lô
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L’Intuition. Gourmet cuisine using local, fresh, seasonal produce. Awarded one Michelin star.
Address: 1 Rue Alsace Lorraine
Phone: (+33) 02 33 05 14 91
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Ferme du Château. Modern French cuisine in the former stable building of the Château d’Agneaux. Very good value.
Address: Avenue Sainte‑Marie, La Basse Cour, 50180 Agneaux
Phone: (+33) 02 33 74 20 14
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Englesqueville
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L’ÉPHÉMÈRE. Located in a former fortified 12th‑century farmhouse near Omaha Beach—steeped in history with a relaxed‑elegant guinguette vibe. The seasonal menu focuses on fresh, regional products.
Address: Château d’Englesqueville, Le Haut Chemin, 14710 Englesqueville‑la‑Percée
Phone: (+33) 07 57 85 06 34
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Enjoy Nature & the Sea
The beaches of Normandy are wide, peaceful, and perfect for fully immersing yourself in the beauty of nature by the sea. Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, the water in the English Channel remains pleasantly mild.
Stroll along the beach at sunset or watch your dog play freely in the sand – a place where everyday worries can simply be left behind.
If you wish to visit the sea with your dog, we recommend going at low tide, when the beaches are spacious enough for dogs to run off-leash without disturbing anyone.
You can find a tide table for the Calvados department here:
Table d’hôtes (Occasional Communal Dinner)
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From time to time we conjure up a multi‑course dinner in the evening. You sit together with us at one table and enjoy tasty dishes prepared with local ingredients. If you’re in the mood—just ask us—sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t.
We’re delighted when it does!
Farewell
Thank you so much for staying with us – it was a real pleasure having you as our guests! We hope you’ve had a wonderful and relaxing time here.
We’d love it if you left us a little note in our guestbook – it’s always a joy to keep these memories.
If you enjoyed your stay, please feel free to recommend us to friends and family – that means a lot to us.
On your departure day, we kindly ask you to check out by 11:00 am so we have enough time to prepare the rooms for our next guests.
Thank you – and we hope to welcome you back one day!
Warm regards,
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Astrid & Günter Kaiser