Cottages in Normandy

Modern cottages in the countryside of Normandy

Normandy is ideal for those looking for a place with old-world charm that brings peace and inspiration. The traditional but modernised cottages for rent in Normandy are set in the countryside and offer the best place for a serene holiday surrounded by pure nature. Leave your phone in the drawer and enjoy stunning landscapes and a host of entertaining places. The region is full of sites such as museums, monuments and unique gardens! However, if you love the sea, don't be disappointed. You will also find properties located in picturesque fishing villages where you can enjoy fantastic beach breaks!

Charming Normandy cottages with swimming pools

Clad with beautiful stone walls and vines reaching up to the roof, charming cottages in the countryside in Normandy provide a relaxing atmosphere and a dream stay that includes:

• Victoria-style flower gardens
• Water fountains
• Dining terraces
• Swimming pools

Normandy for art lovers

Located in Giverny, Claude Monet's garden is one of the best tourist attractions in the Normandy region. A visit to the site is perfect for those who love impressionist art and want to immerse themselves in the beautiful landscapes that inspired many artists’ paintings. During your visit, take a stroll through the flower garden called Clos Normand and the Japanese-inspired water garden. Le Clos Normand will impress you with its lush, colourful flowers, such as daffodils, tulips, lilies, daisies and roses! On the other side of the house, you will find The Water Garden or Le Jardin d'Eau, which will leave you in awe with its Japanese bridge and pond surrounded by weeping willows that inspired the series of Monet's Water Lilies paintings. In Normandy, you can also find other places full of art. They include the Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny with more than 200 paintings, the Vernon Museum nearby, the Museum of Fine Arts of Caen and the Museum of Modern Art André Malraux.

Normandy for couples

There's no doubt that a drive through the Normandy region is one of the favourite things to do as a couple. Book a cosy cottage in Normandy and discover new places along rural and coastal routes! During your car journey, visit the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel (one of the busiest monuments in France). Walk with your loved one up to the abbey, climb to the top and appreciate the beautiful views over the sea. Then stop by La Sirène and enjoy some sweet crêpes filled with chocolate or a savoury Breton galette filled with salmon. If you prefer a less crowded place, go with that special someone to the breathtaking cliffs of Étretat. You can walk along the top of the cliffs, have a picnic on the beautiful beach and watch the sunset from the neo-futuristic garden of Les Jardins d'Etretat that stretches over the cliffs.

1. Take a tour of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
2. Enjoy tastings at The Benedictine Palace
3. Admire the details of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame
4. Immerse yourself in Jungle Garden Karlostachys
5. Visit one of the best beaches in the region
6. Explore wildlife from different continents at Champrepus Zoo
7. Discover the famous Bayeux Tapestry

1. Take a tour of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen

Rent a private cottage in Normandy and see one of the largest Impressionist collections in France at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in the city of Rouen. With paintings by masters such as Velázquez, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir and Rubens, the museum has a breadth of artistic movements and impressive works that will give you hours of viewing. You'll also find sculptures and objects dating from the 15th century to the present day.

2. Enjoy tastings at The Benedictine Palace

With a mixture of Renaissance and Gothic styles, the wonderful Benedictine Palace was built in honour of the Bénédictine liqueur at the end of the 19th century. It is quite an interesting place to visit that will leave you impressed with its detail-packed architecture and will surely give you a pleasurable experience if you are a liqueur lover. The building offers a contemporary art collection and a tea room. A tour of the distillery allows you to enjoy subtle aromas, cocktails and delicacies such as cupcakes, cakes and ice cream.

3. Admire the details of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame

The Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen is considered one of Normandy's most outstanding pieces of architecture. The building dates back to the 12th century and was considered the tallest in the world in the 1800s. Today you can visit it and appreciate the spectacular stained glass windows of the Lady Chapel. You can also see the light show outside during the summer and pass by the tombs of the Dukes of Normandy, where you can find the heart of Richard the Lionheart.

4. Immerse yourself in Jungle Garden Karlostachys

Jungle Garden Karlostachys is a hidden gem in Normandy and is considered by many tourists to be special, unique and very different from other botanical gardens. The garden is filled with hundreds of large plants that will make you feel like you are in a real jungle. If you have a cottage in Normandy, plan an excursion, explore the exotic environment with over 7,000 subtropical plants and see rarities such as brightly coloured salamanders and frogs galore.

5. Visit one of the best beaches in the region

Renowned for its beautiful coastline, Normandy has a wealth of natural splendour, including orchard meadows and fine sandy beaches. The most renowned beach is Deauville which has two kilometres of sand and a promenade with many gourmet restaurants. You can lounge in the sun, rent an umbrella to relax by the sound of the sea or go kayaking and windsurfing in the water. Find a cottage with a sea view in Normandy for a memorable experience.

6. Explore wildlife from different continents at Champrepus Zoo

Discover the different themed areas of Champrepus Zoo. If you are travelling with children and are looking for a place to take them to have fun, this zoo is the place to go! The 10-hectare site comprises eight different environments and areas representing some continents. Step into the rainforest and the African savannah, and let the kids have fun watching the penguins swim in the huge glass pool and see the giraffes, lemurs, lions, otters, monkeys and more!

7. Discover the famous Bayeux Tapestry

Located in the Bayeux Museum in the heart of Normandy, the Bayeux Tapestry is a medieval masterpiece that deserves to be discovered during your holiday in the region. Almost 70 metres long and 50 centimetres high, this work of embroidery depicts the story of the conquest of England by William the Conqueror. See 58 scenes created in a woollen thread in 10 different shades, including 623 figures and more than 700 animals.