Château du Baffy Overview

Our magnificent Château du Baffy is ideally situated in the traditional Normandy hamlet of Colombiers-sur-Seulles between Bayeux and Caen, 15 minutes from the seaside resort of Courseulles and 5km from the Normandy Landing beaches and the village of... Cruelly where the castle featured as the WWII communications hub for the BBC. All comfortable bedrooms have en-suite facilities and there are also meeting and seminars rooms available. The Château comprises two buildings, a second being the adjacent Villa Mathilde with its own dining room and courtyard setting. Book Now >

Château du Baffy Overview

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Château du Baffy - Location & attractions

The Local Area

The Château is only a 15 minute drive from the beach of Courseulles-sur-Mer, which you can see in the picture above. It is renowned for being one of the most beautiful and unspoilt coastlines of France and is perfect for a stroll along the promenade.

This stretch of beach is world famous for being one of the five main landing sites (code name ‘Juno Beach’) used during the Allied invasion of the coast of Normandy on D-Day during World War II. The Juno Beach Centre/Museum is located just a 5 minute walk from the villa and is well worth a visit. It houses a temporary exhibition and a permanent exhibit consisting of WWII documents, photographs, maps, artefacts, audiovisual and audio accounts.

Courseulles-sur-Mer town is small but lively with a number of interesting shops, excellent restaurants, cafés and bars.

There are plenty of facilities for sport such as tennis courts, a sailing school, a horse riding school, a football stadium, a multisport hall and a heated outdoor swimming pool (open summer months only).

Other actitivites include:

  • Mini-golf
  • Ten-pin bowling (8 international bowling alleys)
  • Mini-train rides in the ‘Song of the Birds’ Park (summer only)
  • Sea Life centre
  • Cinema (Cinéma de la Gare)
  • OMAC (cultural centre)
  • Local market (Tuesday and Friday mornings)
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool (summer only)

The Region

Normandy is made up of five rich and varied counties each offering something unique. The stunning beauty of the region, with its thatched cottages, traditional farming and ever-changing landscapes, is matched by a long coastline which stretches from the romantic cliffs and sandy beaches of Seine Maritime in the east, to the wild Cotentin seaboard and the World Heritage Site of Mont Saint Michel and its bay, with its huge tidal range and strong currents. From the seaside coast to the fantastic countryside, you will discover a multitude of outdoor recreation adventures, outstanding parks and gardens, rivers and beaches, spectacular sightseeing, historical landmarks and much more. The nearby city of Caen, famous home to William the Conqueror has many high end shops and restaurants.

Places of Interest:
• Caen • Deauville • Rouen • The Bayeux Tapestry • Arromanches • Falaise • The Normandy Beaches • Calvados Distillery • Sweet Factory • The Bell Foundry & Copper Workshop • Goat Cheese Farm • Cider production • Maison de la Mer

Family Fun:
• Alligator Bay • Champrepus Zoo • Zoo de Jurques • Parc Zoologique de Cerza • Festyland • La Cité de la Mer • Ludiver • The Elves Forest • Le Village enchanté de Bellefontaine

Full Day Excursions:
• Villedieu-les-Poëles - Visit the Bell Foundry, the Copper Workshop and then continue to Mont St Michel • Mont St Michel - known as the eighth wonder of the world. • Paris - The Métro provides a frequent service making it easy to explore the city. We recommend a visit to the Sacré Coeur and Montmartre, a cruise down the Seine and a trip up the Eiffel Tower.

Golf

There are 34 golf courses in Normandy, 12 of them enjoying sea views, and several of them boast a long history having been founded nearly a century ago. The majority of the courses have been designed by renowned British or American course designers and have improved to offer perfect golfing experiences. Deauville is well known for its luxury courses whilst those further along the coast of Seine Maritime are more traditional and scenic. All of the courses are open to non-members. Click the courses below to find out more.

An amazing 34 golf courses to choose from:

Deauville Amirauté Golf Golf Côte des Isles Golf de Dieppe Pourville
Golf d'Omaha Beach Golf de Cherbourg Golf d'Étretat
Golf Barrière Deauville Golf de Saint-Lô Golf du Havre
Golf Barrière Saint Julien Golf du Centre Manche Golf de Jumièges
Golf Blue Green Caen Golf de Coutainville Golf Rouen la Forêt Verte
Golf de Cabourg le Home Golf de la Presqu’île Golf Pastoral de la Charentonne
Golf de Clecy Golf de Granville Golf de Center Parcs
Golf de Deauville Saint Gatien Golf de Flers le Houlme Golf du Champ de Bataille
Golf de Caen Garcelles-Secqueville Golf de Bellême Golf d'Evreux
Golf Blue Green Houlgate Golf de Bagnoles de l'Orne Golf de Gaillon
Golf de Vire-La Dathée Golf de Saint Saëns Golf de Léry-Poses
Golf du Vaudreuil    

Château du Baffy - History

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280 years old and still going strong...

Originally a mill driven by the Seulles River, the Château du Baffy was built around 1735, with extensions added in the late 18th and early 19th Century. The mill was dismantled in 1840, but some remains are is still visible. In the 1960s the Château was converted into a hotel.

During the Second World War the the Château’s owners were the Vignerol family who all refused to depart when the Germans overran the area using our fine manor house as headquarters.

Our Château experienced an incredible journey during WWII. The following paragraphs tell a little of its story:

“During the war the hamlet of Colombiers-sur-Seulles and those surrounding it, were occupied by the Germans. However in June 1944, Colombiers was liberated. Germans who had been using the château, and hiding in the parks and areas in the lawns, fled the scene, and so those who lived in the chateau celebrated with the soldiers.

“The Château was used as a commune for all alliances – French priests, soldiers and officers of Canadian, American, English and Scottish descent, who came through Colombiers-sur-Seulles, in addition to refugees from nearby towns. They pitched tents in the grounds and were fed, watered, and provided with alcohol. Those from nearby villages, whose own property or towns had been destroyed, also visited the Château. Many of the officers brought tea, chocolate, cigarettes and soap with them.

“At night time, the bombing was at its worst and those who were in the house would run to the trenches for cover. They would keep mattresses there for sleeping. The bombing would be so loud that you had to scream to be heard and the dust would make their eyes water. The sky would light up like fireworks. However, they would usually return to the house for their meals where they would make bread, with enough for meals in the trenches if necessary.

“American tanks were spotted in outside towns including Rennes, and optimism spread within the commune that the war was almost over. The route to Caen was reopened, despite it being in ruins, and everyone celebrated by singing and playing songs on the piano.”

– Translated from the diary of a local resident.

Château du Baffy - Events

Your Perfect Corporate Event

The historic Château du Baffy is an ideal venue choice for a corporate hospitality event with a difference in Normandy, France. The Château can be partially booked or be entirely yours for your event, whether conference, training, exhibition, or incentive. The Château accommodates up to 70 guests in 34 en-suite bedrooms and comprises two buildings: the main Château and the adjacent Villa Mathilde with its own courtyard setting. Media facilities and Wi-Fi are available for your use, and meetings can take place in either of the large reception rooms of the Château and the Villa Mathilde. There is a smaller reception room for your use within the Château, and attendees can also enjoy the informal tranquillity of our lounge, overlooking the sun terrace and private grounds with mature lawned gardens.

The Region & Activities

Our beautiful Château du Baffy is ideally situated in the traditional Normandy hamlet of Colombiers-sur-Seulles between Bayeux and Caen, only a 15 minute drive from the beach of Courseulles-sur-Mer. It is renowned for being one of the most beautiful and unspoilt coastlines of France. Courseulles-sur-Mer town is small but lively with a number of shops, excellent restaurants, cafés and bars. There are plenty of facilities for sport such as tennis courts, a sailing school, a horse riding school, a multisport hall and a heated outdoor. 

Normandy is a region of stunning beauty, with its thatched cottages, traditional farming and its long coastline stretching from the romantic cliffs and sandy beaches of Seine Maritime in the east, to the wild Cotentin seaboard and the World Heritage Site of Mont Saint Michel and its bay, with its huge tidal range and strong currents. From the seaside coast, to the fantastic countryside, you can discover outstanding parks and gardens, rivers and beaches, spectacular sightseeing, historical landmarks and much more.

Catering

Your catering needs are in the accomplished hands of our dedicated French chef, Thierry. Thierry trained under the head chef for President François Mitterrand, and is also a specialist pâtissier chef, meaning all aspects of your menu are taken care of with expert attention to detail.

Golf

There are 34 golf courses in Normandy, 12 of them enjoying sea views, and several of them boast a long history having been founded nearly a century ago. The majority of the courses have been designed by renowned British or American course designers and have improved to offer perfect golfing experiences. Deauville is well known for its luxury courses whilst those further along the coast of Seine Maritime are more traditional and scenic. All of the courses are open to non-members.

**Prices for 2024


Standard Rate bookings will require a non refundable deposit and will be liable for full charge if cancelled 2 days prior to arrival.

Tourism Tax
Please note that Taxe de sejour is calculated at €0.20 per person, per night for all guests above the age of 18. This is in addition to the above rates and will be added to final bill. 

Meals
Continental breakfast is available at a price of €8 per person. The restaurant runs every day for dinner and is bookable on the morning at a price of €40 for a three course meal.

Please also note that children under 12 years where an extra bed is added to the room will pay €25 per night. Prices are subject to change and confirmation at time of booking. 

Bank Transaction Advice 
For non-sterling transactions, made on a debit credit card (i.e. foreign exchange and overseas transactions), banks charge a Non Sterling Transaction Fee (formerly called an exchange rate adjustment) to all customers. We advise you to check with your nominated bank.

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