Rooms & Rates
La Rose
22 m² , with a special feature: the passage to the bathroom was once the original entrance to the tower. Walking through it today means stepping through a doorway that has been in use since the 16th century.
The room combines historic character with modern comfort. A queen-size bed (160 × 200 cm), comfortable armchairs, desk, small fridge and espresso machine make it an inviting place to relax after a day exploring Normandy. The private en-suite bathroom lies just beyond the historic passage — a small reminder that in Château de Planquery, history is never far away.
La Rose is located one floor above ground level and is reached by a broad staircase dating back more than 150 years.
Le Paon
A 22 m² room, where history is never far away. The old tomettes — handcrafted terracotta tiles typical of Normandy for centuries — are still original here. Beneath your feet: centuries of history.
Just next door, the private bathroom hides an unexpected feature: two original arrow slits in the walls. Long before the château became a place of hospitality, these openings formed part of the tower’s defenses. Nearly a thousand years later, they remain visible — a small but fascinating connection to the building’s medieval past.
King-size bed (180 × 200 cm), two armchairs, desk, small fridge and espresso machine. Le Paon is located two floors above ground level and is reached by a broad staircase dating back more than 150 years.
Lounge & Kitchen
The lounge is the shared heart of the guest tower — a place to read, plan tomorrow’s adventures or simply unwind after a day exploring Normandy. The small kitchen next door is available for light meals and snacks, making longer stays especially comfortable. Both rooms are shared by all guests staying in the tower.
During breakfast hours, however, the lounge is reserved for guests who have booked the chateau gourmet breakfast.
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.
Breakfast – A Little French or a Little More Indulgent
Le Petit Déjeuner Français – included in your room rate
Sometimes the simplest pleasures are the best: fresh baguette, a croissant, butter, jam and a good cup of coffee or tea.
Our traditional French breakfast is available from 9 am on a self-service basis in the guest kitchen. No fuss, no fixed routine – just a relaxed start to the day, at your own pace. You are on holiday, after all.
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The Château Gourmet Breakfast
For those who enjoy a more leisurely and indulgent start to the day, we are delighted to lay the breakfast table.
Freshly baked bread, croissants, Normandy cheeses, ham, salami, homemade jams, butter, eggs, muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit. Accompanied by coffee, tea, orange juice and milk.
No buffet, no crowds. Just a generous breakfast in a tower that has seen rather more mornings than most of us. A proper breakfast, if you fancy one. No obligation. Simply a pleasure.
As we buy our ingredients fresh, mainly from local producers, please book your gourmet breakfast at least 24 hours in advance. A supplement of €25 per person applies.
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.
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.
Working with a view of thousand years of history
Working where Vikings once kept watch. Why not.
Fibre WiFi suitable for video calls, streaming and remote work. And 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.
A Stay at Château de Planquery
A Viking tower, Norman landscape, absolute silence — and a short drive from Bayeux and the D-Day beaches. Château de Planquery is no ordinary retreat.
Choose between a stay in one of our guest rooms, with breakfast included, or the exclusive use of our historic guest tower as a unique self-catering holiday retreat in the Normandy countryside.
Season 2027:
Guest Room: April 24 - October 3
Guest Tower exclusive: March 20 - October 17
Season 2028:
Guest Room: April 29 - October 1
Guest Tower exclusive: April 1 - October 15
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Guest Rooms in the Château
Our guest rooms are available with a minimum stay of 2 nights.
Included in the price: french breakfast, bed linen, towels, tourist tax, Wi-Fi .
Prices per room and night:
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April, May: €135
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June: €150
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July, August: €170
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September, October: €150
Optional services
The Château Gourmet Breakfast: €25 per person
Evening snack on the day of arrival: €15 per person.
Please order any optional services at least 24 hours before your arrival.
What we offer are small additions – nothing more. Not quite a service, just a few options — if and when the mood takes you.
In Perfect Peace
At the Château, your room is prepared before your arrival and put back in order after your departure.
In between, we leave it in peace — and you as well.
Fresh towels are always available at upon request.
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Exclusive rental of the guest tower
The guest tower of the château can also be rented exclusively as a self-contained accommodation for up to four guests. The rental is generally offered on a weekly basis. Arrival and departure are preferably on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, but can be arranged flexibly depending on availability.
The guest tower is let as a complete offering. Breakfast or evening snack cannot be added here. The corresponding difference in price reflects this more independent way of staying.
Included in the price: bed linen, towels, tourist tax, Wi-Fi and final cleaning. A weekly electricity allowance of 50 kWh is included. Additional consumption will be charged at €0.25 per kWh.
Weekly rates for the guest tower:
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March, April, May: €1,400
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June: €1,600
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July, August: €1,800
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September: €1,600
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October: €1,400
A refundable security deposit of €250 is required for the exclusive rental of the guest tower.
The deposit will be fully refunded after departure and a brief inspection of the property, provided no damage has occurred.
The entire tower is currently not available for online booking. Please contact us directly:
📞 / WhatsApp +33 6 76 39 39 59
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Dogs
Your dogs are very welcome and stay free of charge. Up to three dogs per room are usually no problem.
For larger groups of dogs, or very large breeds, please contact us before booking.
The garden is fully enclosed by fences, hedges, walls and a moat with a minimum height of 1.50 m.
Upon request we are happy to provide a dog bed and bowls.
If your dog enjoys sleeping in the (human) bed, we kindly ask you to bring your own bed linen.
Alternatively we charge €30 for the additional cleaning effort.
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Check-in: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Latest check-out: 11:00 am
Booking Conditions
A 50% deposit of the total booking price is required at the time of booking.
The remaining balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.
We kindly ask you to book online at least 24 hours before arrival.
Bookings and arrivals on the same day are only possible by prior phone request.
Phone: +33 6 76 39 39 59
Cancellation Policy
All percentages stated below refer to the total accommodation price for the entire booked stay.
Individual Room Bookings (B&B)
28 days or more before arrival: Free of charge
27 to 8 days before arrival: 50%
7 to 2 days before arrival: 80%
From 1 day before arrival, in case of no-show or early departure: 100%
Entire Guest Tower (Exclusive Use)
More than 4 months before arrival: 30%
4 months to more than 6 weeks before arrival: 35%
6 weeks to more than 5 weeks before arrival: 45%
5 weeks to more than 4 weeks before arrival: 60%
4 weeks to more than 2 weeks before arrival: 90%
2 weeks or less before arrival: 100%
Additional information
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The date on which we receive your cancellation is decisive for calculating the applicable fees.
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Cancellations must be made in written form (e.g. by email).
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If we are able to re-let the room or the guest tower for the cancelled period, any payments already made will be adjusted or refunded accordingly.
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We recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance.
