Château de la Ferme de Mahomet

The ground floor of the Château de la Ferme de Mahomet features the spacious living areas essential for a successful group stay.

The dining room

Adjacent to the kitchen, it offers the ideal setting for group meals, with the warm, welcoming atmosphere typical of large Norman homes.

The living room

A cozy, welcoming space where it’s nice to gather after a day of exploring or activities—whether for a game night, a conversation by the fireplace, or simply a moment of shared tranquility.

The Kitchen

Spacious and fully equipped for large gatherings, it features a refrigerator, a freezer, a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave, a gas stove, an ice maker, and a washing machine. Everything you need to cook together, with complete freedom.

The Sheepfold (available starting in May 2027)

Available starting in May 2027 for your events and located just 50 meters from the castle, La Bergerie is the venue dedicated to large gatherings. It can accommodate up to 80 people and has all the necessary facilities to host a wedding, birthday, family reunion, or any other family celebration.

Available amenities:

• 60 m² kitchen and adjoining room, ideal for your catering business
• 80 white chairs + about 20 gray outdoor chairs
• 1 large table ( seats 18) + 3 round tables
• Accessible space (please inquire about accessibility for people with disabilities)

The castle can accommodate 15 guests in its 8 bedrooms spread across two floors, all of which feature private bathrooms and toilets. Each bedroom has its own unique character, with names that tell the story of the family’s history at this location.

All rooms are equipped with 160 × 200 cm beds, except for the Parents’ Room, which has a 200 × 200 cm super king-size bed.

The castle is equipped with an internet connection optical fiber to stay connected while enjoying the natural surroundings.

Just a short walk from the castle, Le Cellier is a detached house that can accommodate 7 people, with 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms. This separate building offers a welcome degree of privacy for part of the group, while remaining within the estate’s grounds and in close proximity to all the amenities.

Le Cellier is ideal for accommodating guests who want a little more independence, or to provide additional lodging during an event with about twenty people.

The name “Mahomet” intrigues, and its origin is a subject of debate. “Sun” in poetic language, a lord nostalgic for the Crusades… The most credible theory is actually a more humble one: “Mahomet” is said to be a corruption of “La ferme de Mathilde, ” with “Mahaut” being an old diminutive of that first name. The earliest record of the place can be found on a 1715 map of the Diocese of Rouen, unearthed by the family at a used-bookstore on the banks of the Seine; the estate is spelled MAHOMAIS on the map.

The main structure was built in 1610 using red brick, white limestone, and stone, and is topped with a slate roof typical of the Pays de Caux region. Looking at the facade, one notices that it is not perfectly straight: the structure simply conformed to the terrain rather than forcing it to conform. As for the narrowness of the rooms, this can be explained by a constraint of the time: long beams were reserved for the royal fleet. The builders therefore had to make do with what was left.

The manor house was subsequently expanded in two phases: the right wing (kitchen and Red Room) was the first addition, followed much later by the left wing, known as the “Petit Mahomet. “ Until the Revolution, the estate passed through the hands of Norman nobles and military officers, each leaving their mark on the woodwork and fireplaces.

In 1937, Mr. and Mrs. Wallaert, a large family from Lille, fell in love with Le Mahomet. The manor was in a deplorable state at the time: uninhabited for 33 years, with no water or gas and a dirt floor—but regardless, they had made up their minds.

For decades, they restored it piece by piece, salvaging woodwork and doors from demolition sites and building the oak bookcase in the small living room themselves. They hung paintings from the Lenglart family collection, including a large canvas in the dining room painted by Dominique Lenglart (1773–1814), a student of Louis Watteau.
Initially a weekend home, Le Mahomet became their primary residence upon retirement, and a routine took hold: the manor in the summer, Le Cellier in the winter. As producers of calvados—a Norman tradition that, unfortunately, would not be passed down—they also planted and sold Christmas trees to finance the estate’s upkeep and the caretakers who worked there year-round.
The estate subsequently saw a succession of agricultural activities, including cider apples, for which the orchards were uprooted to make way for new trees and create a hunting reserve. Buildings still bear the names of these past ways of life, such as the Bergerie and the Cellier.

In 1985, EDF planned to run a high-voltage power line through the estate. At the time, the owners joined forces with the “Vieilles Maisons Françaises de Seine-Maritime” association, whose president, the Count of Toulouse-Lautrec, personally visited the manor and signed a petition. An application for heritage listing was then filed, thereby postponing the route.

Passed down and renovated from generation to generation—with the next generation notably expanding commercial hunting operations while modernizing the accommodations—the Manoir de Mahomet is now available for rent. Its 17th-century roof trusses, its bedrooms named after family members, its paintings, and its period woodwork tell a true story: that of a home that has been cherished, protected, and proudly passed down for more than four centuries.

The estate enjoys a prime location for exploring coastal Normandy and the Pays de Caux, a region rich in spectacular scenery, history, and fine dining.

The Alabaster Coast and its cliffs

Less than 30 minutes from the château, the cliffs of Étretat are one of the most photographed natural sites in France. Their limestone arches plunging into the sea offer a striking spectacle, summer and winter alike. The beaches of Dieppe, Veules-les-Roses, and Saint-Valery-en-Caux are also within easy reach for a seaside getaway.

Dieppe, a City of Maritime Traditions

About 21 km from the castle, Dieppe is France’s oldest seaside resort. Its castle-museum, bustling fishing port, Saturday market, and seafood specialties are well worth a half-day visit. The city is also the departure point for cross-Channel ferries to England.

The Caux region and its manor houses

The region is dotted with Norman manor houses and brick-and-flint farmhouses, testaments to an exceptional rural architectural heritage. History buffs will also appreciate the many sites related to the 1944 D-Day landings, all within a two-hour drive.

Normandy’s Culinary Delights

AOP cheeses (Neufchâtel, Livarot, Camembert), ciders and calvados, cream and butter: Normandy is a paradise for food lovers. Local markets and nearby farms offer the chance to buy directly from producers.

Hiking and Outdoor Activities

The Normandy coastline and the Bresle and Arques valleys offer beautiful hiking and biking trails through wooded countryside, cliffs, and forests.