Cottage Du Chateau Trois Tours

Cottage Du Château Trois Tours is located in the Seine-Maritime department of northern France, only a 4km drive to the Pays de Caux coast, a fine position for exploring this part of Normandy and beyond.

The cottage is set within its own private grounds, next to the grand Château Trois Tours – both properties are separated by a high wall and a gate (which is open if the cottage and château are booked together).

Hop in the car and the coast is within a 5-minute drive, home to a beach, a sailing school with a range of watersports, an attractive promenade for lovely walks, a couple of café-bars and a casino. Further amenities including the local boulangerie and shops can be found in Saint-Valery-en-Caux, reached in around ten minutes by car, or spend time in Cany-Barville (8km) which is especially charming on a Monday morning with its atmospheric market.

This area is perfect for activity lovers with a golf course and tennis courts just a 5-minute drive away and horse-riding not much further. There is even a flying school close by if you feel like experiencing the beauty of Normandy from the sky!

With its Alabaster white cliffs, this part of Normandy is beautiful and there are some stunning spots dotted along the coastline. One of these is Veules les Roses (12km), classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ with thatched cottages, pretty watermills and the Veules river – no wonder this village is especially loved by artists. Its beach is also fantastic with a pier, promenade and beach huts. At the weekend look out for little stalls selling the famous salt and freshwater oysters from this region, known as Veulaise.

Varengeville-sur-Mer (32km) is another picturesque village by the coast with charming houses and scenery. The Bois des Moutiers are one of the beautiful gardens close to the village and another highlight is the incredible Valleuse de Vasterival, a valley which separates the high cliffs leading to the sea.

Within an hour you can reach the iconic white cliffs of Étretat, perhaps combined with historic Fécamp (30km), or drive onwards to the interesting town of Le Havre (75km), a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its post-war architecture designed by Auguste Perret. Heading east, Dieppe (40km) is another fine day out with its fascinating maritime heritage, atmospheric marina and many restaurants – try local specialities such as fish stew and scallops. 

Other day trips include the enchanting seaside towns of Honfleur (73km) and Deauville (98km), or for a change of scene Rouen (66km) is a handsome university city on the banks of the Seine. You could even drive as far as Monet’s gardens at Giverny, around 140km, loved by visitors from across the world.

History and gastronomy go hand-in-hand in Normandy, making it a great choice if culture and fine dining are what you’re looking for in a holiday! There’s still plenty on offer besides the food and tales of yesteryear, however – you can take a tour around some of the beautiful inland towns and villages or head to the coast, where you’ll find a mixture of wide sandy beaches and rugged, romantic cliffs. If you’re not already convinced to head to one of our villas in Normandy (or maybe if you’ve already booked) you’ll find a wealth of great things to do, see and eat in our ultimate Normandy travel guide!

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