A Normandy Crown: 18th-Century Château on 323 Sunlit Hectares

Just 130 kilometers from Paris, where the golden light of Normandy spills across rolling fields and whispering forests, stands a masterpiece of 18th-century grandeur—a château of 800 square meters, meticulously restored in 2021 to its original splendor. Here, time moves differently. The grand gallery greets you with the hush of centuries, leading to three luminous salons where firelight dances on gilded moldings, a dining hall that has hosted generations of laughter, and two kitchens—one a chef’s dream, the other a cozy retreat. Seventeen suites, each a sanctuary of refined elegance, ascend through the château’s graceful floors, while a secluded *boudoir* offers a quiet haven for reflection.

Beyond the stone façade, a walled garden unfolds—a private Eden where the scent of blooming roses mingles with the crisp air of the countryside. A tennis court lies tucked amid the greenery, ready for leisurely afternoons under the Normandy sky. This is a domain of extraordinary scale: 323 hectares of land, where 230 hectares of fertile fields stretch like a living tapestry, 72 hectares of ancient woodland hum with the rustle of leaves, and 17 hectares of manicured parkland frame the château in natural majesty.

For those who gather, a magnificent *orangerie*—now a reception hall for 250—awaits, its soaring ceilings and professional kitchen designed for celebrations that linger into the night. Above, 15 additional suites offer guests a retreat of their own. Nearby, the guardian’s house, with its three bedrooms, sunlit salon, and tranquil office, stands as a testament to thoughtful stewardship. A charming *fermette*, once a farmhouse, now holds four more suites, its kitchenette and dining room warmed by the spirit of simpler times. Two agricultural hangars speak to the estate’s working soul, while a dovecote and two stone dépendances, waiting to be restored, hint at stories yet to be told.

Here, in the heart of Bernay, is more than a property—it is a legacy. A place where the past and present converge in perfect harmony, where every sunrise over the fields and every sunset behind the oaks feels like a private blessing. This is not merely a home; it is a kingdom of quiet grandeur, a canvas for a life lived on the grandest scale.