If you're looking for the "french" experience, warts and all then this hotel is for you. It looks…read morelike it hasn't been reviewed in three years, so here I go. Its location is good for touring all the normandy sites and museums. You have to have a car as there's nothing you can walk to. Its very charming and the grounds are beautiful. They have adequate parking, a tennis court and a playground. I definitely would not bring children here as the rooms are small and there are lots of uneven stone stairs. They speak limited english at reception and none in the bar and restaurant. We arrived a few hours before checkin and thought we could have lunch at the restaurant as other people were there. But no they said they were not serving lunch but we could purchase a charcuterie plate. That charcuterie was the best thing about our stay! Fresh bread, meat and cheese with dried fruits and butter. I asked about dinner reservations for that night and they said no, they were full. The restaurant basically caters to the locals and they don't accommodate their hotel guests at all. I felt like I was in Paris with how curt they were with us. We ended up only eating on the property for breakfast which was very good. The room was very small and theres no air conditioning or fan so I would not stay here in the summer. Its a very old stone building with thick walls so we were ok. There was one small window you could open but no screen. The bed was comfortable. Theres a safe but no frig. The bathroom was also very small but the tub was huge. Very clean rooms. I ordered room service one night and it was laughable. I ordered fried chicken with potatoes and vegetables (thats exactly how it was worded on the menu) what I got was a small bowl of soup. So don't bother with room service unless you order a charcuterie board. We bought a bottle of wine to drink and I had to ask at the bar for an opener, the bartender told me I had to drink it in my room! Ok just another instance on how off putting the staff is here. So in review, 1.not a great place for children or elderly people who may have mobility issues, 2. don't expect to get any food here unless you're French. And don't order room service 3. Look at the square footage of the room before you book it. 4. Bring your own shampoo,conditioner etc. 5.ask for extra towels as they skimp on them in the room. 6. Dont stay here in the summer heat. Picture of my "fried chicken" room service in pics.

This hotel is absolutely gorgeous. The stonework gives the property a timeless feel while the…read moreamenities at the hotel are modern and comfortable. You will definitely need a car to get to the property as well as for any touring you plan to do. It's about a 20 minute drive to Bayeux where most of the Normandy tours pick up/drop off. The restaurant is quite good as well - I thought the appetizer selection was especially outstanding!

Beautiful chateau in Arromanches, 5-10 minute stroll to the beach and village. Well appointed…read morerooms, friendly staff, fantastic breakfast, free and plentiful parking, albeit sometimes under the trees. There's also an outdoor pool area which we didn't sample as autumn was fast setting in. A very comfortable bar, perfect for an aperatif or dígestif as, unfortunately, they don't serve dinner. Our room was at the top of the original house up a spiral staircase so if that's an issue, let them know. As a base to explore the Normandy beaches and nearby Bayeux it can't be bested. We stayed five nights and ranged up and down the coast every day. After a long day's sightseeing, it was a relief to return for a verre de Vin blanc or a kir. Good value too for what we got. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Lovely chateau just outside the town. Beautiful rooms, small inviting bar and an exceptional…read morebreakfast. No elevator, if that is an issue for you. This is my idea of a vaction - park the car, have a drink, walk into town for dinner and just relax. Peaceful and beautiful. Absolutely loved our stay - wish it had been longer.

Manoir de Mathan is a beautiful country manor house located about 20 minutes East of Bayeux. The…read moresetting and location are wonderful and the rooms are gorgeously appointed to give one the full French country atmosphere. We were there is early June and the gardens were in full bloom...just stunning. The location makes this a great location to use as a base of operations for the Normandy area. Besides Bayeux, you are ten minutes from the coast and less than 30 from Caen. We stayed there four nights and covered the area...including a two hour (each way) excursion to Mont St. Michel. The Manoir has a restaurant which we tried one night and found very 'hit or miss'. Several of the dishes (the steak and the duck) were quite nice. Several were average and a couple (a salmon appetizer and an impressive LOOKING puff-pastry) were total strike-outs. They deal with a large number of guests and may be trying to maintain too large a menu. So after the first night, we sought out other options in the area...of which there is no lack. They also offer a very nice full breakfast option, which we passed, preferring to drive five minutes to nearby Crepon for fresh Croissants and cappuccinos. The staff of the Manoir was impeccably friendly and concerned. When one of our party fell ill, they were very concerned. However, the were not always helpful. In their efforts to promote their own restaurant, they were determinedly silent when asked for other dining recommendations. Also, when I got a parking ticket, they gave incorrect information how I could go about paying the fine. None of this prevented us from enjoying our stay there immensely. A truly lovely and memorable experience.

As part of our excursion, our group stopped here for a three course lunch. There were 45 of us…read more Service was fast and efficient with red, white wine on the table along with bottled water. Tasty lunch of pate, chicken in cream sauce with mashed potatoes and apple tart for dessert.

Amazing view and friendly staff. We had such a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms are small…read morebut well apportioned. This hotel is right on the beach and we listened to the waves all night.

To start they are not American friendly here. They do not speak English nor do they have American…read moremenus. Since I couldn't translate exactly what I would be ordering, I choose beef. It was tough as leather. My husbands cod was only ok. To top it off, we were relegated to the front of the building without heat! I won't ever be back to this place and if you're American, and don't speak French, you should choose another place!!

My husband and I came here for lunch after visiting Juno Beach. We were able to translate most of…read morethe menu using google and chose the apricot chicken lunch meal and the peppercorn beef. Hubs had the seafood soup with his meal which he loved. I had the Cesar salad that was drenched in way too much dressing but still not terrible. The apricot chicken had a weird texture and not much flavour. I had the peppercorn beef-medium. It was blue rare and very tough, and the peppercorn sauce didn't have any flavour either. The desert was quite good though! All in all an experience to say the least. I hope in the future- being that Juno Beach is a huge part of Canadian history and attracts many English speaking Canadians- they get an English version of their menu to help with the language barrier. We were able to make it through but I know if that was my mom she would have just not ordered anything lol. I was impressed with the effort of the young male server though! But we do understand not every where has English versions of menus but this was the first restaurant we visited without one or without at least one server that spoke a bit of English.

A beautifully restored old hotel and now operated as a bed and breakfast. In France this means they…read morecan only rent five rooms. So make your reservations early. It is centrally located for those who are on the D Day tour. The breakfast has a wonderful assortment of local breads and fruits. Great at to start your day.

Cafe at the hotel: The servers were running their legs off keeping up with all the tables, but were…read morevery friendly. My sandwich and my husband's steak were hohum, but after we saw the mussels being served at the table next to us, we knew what we had to have. The mussels were delicious, with a light sauce and served with tons of fresh fries with all the ketchup you can eat. We had a reasonably priced bottle of wine, and the food was reasonable too. The tables are pretty crammed in, so just a good casual cafe.

This is a review of the Cafe at the Hotel. Worse Onion soup…read moreever and the Caesar Salad was below average. The place was very busy at lunch primary due to its location because no one appear to be amazed by its food. Only one server for the entire place, although she was a hard worker the service was very slow.

We were not welcomed warmly when we arrived and when we left. The owners were emotionless as if we…read morewere just a number. My daughter even noticed this and was bothered by it. We paid 100 Euros for the dinner, but just beware that the drinks were not included. So, 2 red wines and 2 lemonade a ran out bill up another 30 Euros. The appetizers were good, but the main entree was only so-so for the price. The location is the main draw. The town is historic and visually appealing. The rooms in this establishment were very plain. It would not have mattered if we did not feel so unwelcome. Also, be aware that there is a climb to the rooms. Our room was 2 flights up, which may be a concern to those with "faulty" knees. Also, the free wifi was too weak to be useful! I recommend the museum in town. The tour guides are fantastic!

Touring the DDay Beaches? Wondering Where to Stay in Arromanches?…read moreWe did a lot of research before deciding where to launch our family's tour of the DDay Beaches. There were other options right on the water, which has its appeal, but hands down this proved to be what we'd hoped for in terms of local welcome and warmth. The hotel is immaculately kept with pride by a wonderful family committed to every detail. The rooms are simple, extremely clean and newly redone. Lovely starched linens and new, comfortable beds. Very accommodating of families/children. As for the meals, we were demi-pension, thus had both dinner and breakfast. Sophie, who co-runs the hotel with her husband, takes pride in every detail -- from the table settings to each of the generous courses. Her offerings are creative, delicious and purchased fresh based on the market daily. Enjoy the warm reception area and dining, where the proprietors will dote on you! This was the perfect point of departure for our tour (quick walk to the local DDay museum and impressive Arromanches coast, where an unbelievable artificial harbor was created by allied forces following their June 6th invasion ...). Enjoy!