Michele
13/06/2025
nous avons passé un week end merveilleux dans cet endroit de rêve, même si les chambres du chateau mériteraient une rénovation. Il n'y a pas assez de toilettes pour 24 personnes. Mais tout était sinon parfait
1 hour and 45 minutes from Paris and 1 hour from Cabourg
Château de Villers-en-Ouche
The estate
The magic of Villers-en-Ouche Castle begins the moment you pass through the park’s entrance gate: a majestic avenue of century-old linden and beech trees forms a vast canopy of greenery, like a cathedral, offering a glimpse of the castle’s charming 17th-century façade and the silhouette of its 15th-century dovecote. That’s it—you’re completely unplugged! No more demands or obligations within this timeless estate. Just peace and quiet, a feast for the eyes, and the joy of spending time with family or friends ( up to 25 people in the château and its guest house) for a unique experience just 1 hour and 45 minutes from Paris and 1 hour from the sea in Cabourg.
The Estate in Pictures
Explore the estate
In the heart of the Pays d’Ouche in the Orne department, the Château de Villers-en-Ouche, surrounded by its 20-hectare park, is available for exclusive rental to one or more families, whether for vacations or weekends. The estate features two main buildings: the château and its guest house. The gardens and paths of the estate evoke the charms of a bygone era, so beautifully described by Jean de Varende in his novels: the arbors, the flowers, the delightful vegetable garden, the pond nestled in lush greenery, the Saint Christophe Avenue, and the Trianon Avenue leading to the “Folie du château.” It is a charming 18th-century structure with a painted ceiling. As evening falls, you can admire the sunset there and prolong the dream with a candlelit dinner: the glow of the candles gradually replaces the golden light of the sunset in the woods. A timeless, poetic experience.
Reception
Lounges and Reception Rooms
For your receptions, family gatherings, birthdays, or family reunions, the château can accommodate up to 50 people in its reception rooms. The Grand Salon, with its Louis XVI wood paneling and an area of about 40 m², is spacious and inviting. The Directoire Salon, whose original emerald green color has been preserved, can be used as a large dining room. The upstairs lounge, with its library, offers a peaceful place to relax. All of these rooms are listed in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments.
40 m² (up to 50 people total)
Grand salon
Louis XVI-style wood paneling; spacious and cozy.
Salon Directoire
Originally emerald green; suitable for a large dining room.
25 people
Salle à manger
Dining room with a table and chairs for 25 people
Cuisine équipée
Fully equipped kitchen with a vintage stove, 2 hotplates, 3 ovens, 2 washing machines, 2 refrigerators, and an Italian-style coffee maker
Salon d'étage
Upstairs living room with a bookcase, sofa, TV, and 2 extra beds
Housing
The Rooms
The Château de Villers-en-Ouche can accommodate up to 25 people, divided between the château (15 people) and the guest house (10 people). The château’s seven bedrooms have retained their Louis XVI décor and offer a magnificent view of the grounds. Inside the castle, one room—listed as a Historic Monument due to its extremely rare 18th-century wallpaper—is not available for rent in order to preserve it. The castle is equipped with 6 bathrooms, including 5 showers and one bathtub.
Castle · 1st floor
Chambre Colomban
2 twin beds (can be pushed together to form a double bed)
Castle · 1st floor
Chambre des parents
1 double bed
Bathroom: Private bathroom
Castle · 2nd floor
Chambre Marguerite
2 twin beds
Castle · 2nd floor
Chambre Pauline
2 twin beds (can be pushed together to form a double bed)
Castle · 2nd floor
Chambre Emmanuel
2 twin beds
Bathroom: Shower and sink in the bedroom
Castle · 2nd floor
Chambre Isabelle
1 double bed
Bathroom: Shower and sink in the bedroom
Castle · 2nd floor
Chambre Louis
3 single beds (2 of which can be pushed together to form a double bed)
Bathroom: Shower and sink in the bedroom
Guest House · 1st Floor
Chambre aux lits superposés
2 bunk beds (sleeps 4)
Guest House · 1st Floor
Chambre des parents (maison d'invités)
1 double bed
Guest House · Ground Floor
Couchage salon (modulable)
Sofa bed
Outbuildings
Guest houses and outbuildings
The guest house, which overlooks the pond on one side and the old cider press on the other, is a small cottage that provides a pleasant addition to the castle’s accommodations.
There are two bedrooms: the first has two bunk beds for four children, and there is also a double bedroom. In the living room, a sofa bed can accommodate four additional guests (bringing the maximum number of potential guests to 25).
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The property is always rented in its entirety to a single family. You have the entire castle at your disposal, including its bedrooms and reception rooms, the grounds, and the swimming pool. The rental price includes all taxes and covers water, electricity, garden maintenance, and regular cleaning of the castle. Sheets and towels are provided. The beds will be made upon your arrival. Only the tourist tax is due upon arrival. Meals or breakfast can be served upon request. For stays involving a reception, a quote is available upon request. Security deposit required: 2,000 euros.
| Season | Stay | Castle and Guest House | Without reception |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low seasonJanuary February March | |||
| 3-day, 2-night weekend | 2 800 € | — | |
| Mid seasonApril, October through the end of December, except Christmas and New Year's Day | |||
| 3-day, 2-night weekend | 3 200 € | — | |
| 4-Day, 3-Night Weekend | 3 900 € | — | |
| High seasonMay through September | |||
| 3-day, 2-night / 4-day, 3-night weekend | 3 650 € | 4 100 € | |
| Week in July/August | — | 6 900 € | |
Heritage
The History of the Castle
A Roman villa once stood on the site of the current castle, giving the castle—and the village—the name Villers. In the 14th century, the site was converted into a fortified house, of which the large 15th-century dovecote—with its flat-tiled roof and half-timbered walls—still stands today. At that time, Villers was a “country estate” with 670 hectares of land stretching east of the village. The castle was built around 1610 by the de Baurepaire family. The grand oak staircase dates from that period, and the other rooms were renovated in the Louis XVI style. In the 18th century, an English-style park was also added, featuring a small temple known as the “Fabrique” or, more romantically, the “Trianon.” The English-style park features a dance circle for harvest festivals. The château was spared during the Revolution, as were the village’s surroundings. During World War II, the Germans reportedly established their Kommandantur there.
Since 2002, the new owners have undertaken the restoration of the woods devastated by the 1999 storm and have carried out most of the renovation work. Since 2004, the château, the outbuildings, the park, and the gardens have been fully listed in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments and designated as Historic Monuments (MH) for their extremely rare 18th-century wallpaper designs.
In the surrounding area
Things to Do in the Area
Entre le Mont Saint-Michel, les Plages du Débarquement et les châteaux de la Loire, l’Orne est un point de départ idéal pour de nombreuses visites culturelles.
Terre d’inspiration pour la Comtesse de Ségur et Jean de la Varende qui y séjournèrent pour écrire leurs célèbres romans, le Pays d’Ouche regorge d’activités de plein air, sportives ou culturelles. Rythmée par la présence vivifiante de ruisseaux, étangs et petites rivières riches en poissons, cette région est le paradis des pêcheurs et des amoureux de la nature.
De nombreux villages pittoresques agrémentent vos balades. Visitez L’Aigle aux jolies maisons en briques et en silex et au marché réputé.
Découvrez la station « Belle époque » de Bagnoles de l’Orne Normandie, une cité au cachet intemporel sertie d’un écrin de verdure, le massif des Andaines.
Visitez l’époustouflant château du Champs de Bataille, rénové par Jacques Garcia, son propriétaire. La succession de ses salons, tant de l’époque Louis XIV que Louis XV ou Louis XVI, rappelle ces mots du Duc de Talleyrand-Périgord « qui n’a pas connu la fin du XVII ème siècle, n’a pas connu la douceur de vivre ».
Longeant la propriété du château de Villers-en-Ouche, l’école d’équitation Le Manoir propose à la fois des activités équestres (poney club, ballades) mais aussi un excellent restaurant et un gîte pour une dizaine de personnes. Le tennis municipal se situe à 3km du château.
Getting There
Location & Practical Information
GPS coordinates:
Directions from the nearest major cities:
- From Paris
From the A13 (Normandy Expressway), take the A12 toward Dreux, then merge onto the N12 toward Dreux; drive through Dreux and continue on the N12 and the D12.
By train, depart from the Montparnasse/Vaugirard station toward Grandville. The nearest station is L’Aigle. From the station, it’s a 15-minute drive.
- From Cabourg
Take the A132 toward Lisieux. Pass through Orbec and continue on the D12
Address: Château de Villers-en-Ouche, Route d’Anceins, 61 550 Villers-en-Ouche
Park: 20 hectares with a 10-meter-by-15-meter swimming pond
Castle and guest house: 9 rooms, 25 guests
The castle (7 bedrooms, 15 guests, 6 bathrooms, 3 restrooms):
Ground floor:
- Dining room with a table and chairs for 25 people
- Directoire Lounge
- Fully equipped kitchen with a vintage stove, 2 hotplates, 3 ovens, 2 washing machines, 2 refrigerators, and an Italian-style coffee maker
- Large living room
- Toilet and shower
1st Floor (2 bedrooms and a living room for 6 people)
- Upstairs living room with a bookcase, sofa, TV, and 2 extra beds
- Colomban Room, adjoining the upstairs living room: 2 twin beds (can be pushed together to form 1 double bed)
- A shower room with a toilet, washing machine, and dryer
- Master bedroom: 1 double bed with a bathroom
- Separate restrooms
2nd floor (5 bedrooms for 9 people)
- Marguerite Room: 2 twin beds
- Pauline Room: 2 twin beds (can be pushed together to form 1 double bed)
- Emmanuel Room: 2 twin beds with a shower and sink in the room
- Isabelle Room: 1 double bed with a shower and sink in the room. 1 baby crib
- Louis Room: 3 single beds with a shower and sink in the room – Two of the three single beds can be pushed together to form one double bed.
- Separate restrooms
Guest House: (2 bedrooms, sleeps 10)
Ground floor:
- Living room (with sofa bed)
- Dining Room
1st Floor:
- Bunk bed room: 2 bunk beds for 4 people
- Parents’ bedroom: 1 double bed
- Living Room
- 1 bathroom with a bathtub
- Separate restrooms
Amenities and Comfort: Baby equipment: 1 crib and 1 travel crib, 2 high chairs, 2 playpens
Garden amenities and outdoor games: 10m x 15m swimming pool , table tennis, foosball, badminton, bicycles (4), board games, vegetable garden, outdoor lounge.
Swimming Pool
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