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Vimoutiers
approx. 6 km
A small town in the Orne. Expedia lists the Camembert Museum, about 6 km from the estate, and the Vimoutiers Panzer among the sights nearby.
La Hanoudière Estate: a private country estate near Livarot, Normandy
La Hanoudière Estate is a private holiday property in the Pays d’Auge, in the Calvados, near the home towns of two of Normandy’s best-known cheeses, Livarot and Camembert. Expedia files it in its castle category and calls it ultra-private, with a swimming pool in its name. It has three bathrooms and a washing machine, and Lisieux is about 19 km away.
At a glance
- Location
- Near Livarot-Pays-d’Auge, Calvados (Normandy), in the Pays d’Auge, about 3 km from the centre of Livarot
- Accommodation
- Private holiday estate listed by Expedia in its castle category; rented as a whole property
- Highlights
- Name mentions a swimming pool and “ultra-private” setting · three bathrooms · washing machine · free Wi-Fi · central heating
- Guest rating
- 10/10 from 11 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- No pets · non-smoking · Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives station about 22 minutes by car · Normandy airport about 60 minutes by car
Staying at La Hanoudière Estate: a private estate in the Pays d’Auge
La Hanoudière Estate is not a hotel and, as far as the sources show, not a historic castle open to the public: it is a private estate that Expedia lists among its castles, in a rural spot of the Pays d’Auge. The name of the listing promises an ultra-private stay and a swimming pool, although the list of amenities does not detail the pool, so check it before you book.
The listing mentions free Wi-Fi in the rooms, three bathrooms with bath or shower, a hairdryer, soap and toilet paper, bed linen and towels, a washing machine and central heating. There are no photo descriptions or room details beyond that, so this page does not describe the interior.
Restaurants and bars are seven to twelve minutes away by car, including a bar-hotel-restaurant and a restaurant called Le Tournebroche, and the nearest station, Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, is about 22 minutes away by car.
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The history around La Hanoudière Estate
- 10th century – The fortress of Falaise, birthplace of William the Conqueror, is founded about 30 km to the west.
- 11th century – The Benedictine abbey of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives is founded, about 15 km away.
- 1929–1954 – The basilica of Sainte-Thérèse in Lisieux is built: begun in 1929 and consecrated in 1954.
- 1983 – The Château de Vendeuvre opens to the public and houses a museum of miniature furniture.
- March 2015 – The canton of Livarot is enlarged from 22 to 53 communes.
- 1 January 2016 – Livarot becomes a commune déléguée within the new commune of Livarot-Pays-d’Auge.
- 24 February 2021 – The canton of Livarot is renamed Livarot-Pays-d’Auge.
No Wikipedia article describes La Hanoudière Estate and the listing gives no history, so this page does not invent any; the dates above concern the region around it.
The Pays d’Auge is the green country of orchards, half-timbered farms and manors, and Livarot gave its name to a well-known cheese; the Graindorge cheese dairy there, 4 km from the estate according to Expedia, makes Livarot among other cheeses.
Facilities and services at La Hanoudière Estate
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); the listing gives few details, so the list is short.
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Three bathrooms with bath or shower
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Hairdryer, soap and toilet paper
- Central heating
Property
- Washing machine and laundry facilities
- Non-smoking throughout
- Pool mentioned in the listing’s name; not detailed in the amenities
Nearby
- Bar-hotel-restaurant and other restaurants 7 to 12 minutes by car
- Graindorge cheese dairy, about 4 km
- Camembert Museum, about 6 km
- Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives station, about 22 minutes by car
Where La Hanoudière Estate is: in Normandy’s cheese country
The estate lies near Livarot-Pays-d’Auge in the Calvados, in the Pays d’Auge, which Wikipedia describes as characterised by its valleys and its bocage. The centre of Livarot is about 3 km away, Vimoutiers about 6 km and the village of Camembert about 10 km. Expedia gives about 22 minutes by car to Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives station and about 60 minutes to Normandy airport.
Lisieux, capital of the Pays d’Auge, is about 19 km north and Caen, Deauville and the coast at Trouville and Cabourg lie between roughly 40 and 45 km away. To the south and west are the abbey of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, the Château de Vendeuvre and Falaise.
Expedia also lists the Manoir de Bellou and the Notre-Dame church among the sights nearby.
Distances (as the crow flies from La Hanoudière Estate)
| Manoir d’Heurtevent | approx. 3.5 km |
| Livarot (cheese town) | approx. 3.5 km |
| Vimoutiers | approx. 6 km |
| Camembert (village) | approx. 9.5 km |
| Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives Abbey | approx. 15 km |
| Château de Vendeuvre | approx. 18 km |
| Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux | approx. 19 km |
| Falaise Castle | approx. 29 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies; driving times to the station and airport are taken from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around La Hanoudière Estate
Camembert
approx. 9.5 km
A village of fewer than 200 inhabitants in the Orne, famous as the birthplace of the cheese that bears its name, Camembert de Normandie.
Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives Abbey
approx. 15 km
A former Benedictine monastery founded in the 11th century, one of the most complete examples of monastic architecture in Normandy.
Château de Vendeuvre
approx. 18 km
A château open to the public since 1983, with the world’s first collection of miniature furniture, 18th-century salons and kitchens, and “surprise” water gardens.
Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux
approx. 19 km
A neo-Byzantine basilica begun in 1929 and consecrated in 1954, visited by more than 600,000 people a year. Expedia also lists the Carmel and the cathedral of Lisieux nearby.
Falaise Castle
approx. 29 km
A fortress dating from the 10th century where William the Conqueror was born and which was one of his main residences; it is listed as a historic monument.
Tours & activities near La Hanoudière Estate
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Rouen
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Private Tour William the Conqueror Bayeux Caen Falaise
Treat yourself to an incredible day in Normandy touring in the footsteps of its most famous Duke : William the Conqueror. You will see where he was …
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Lisieux Cathedral & Honfleur | Private Tour | Guide Optional
The only private excursion from Honfleur and Le Havre combining Lisieux's 12th-century Gothic Cathedral — where Sainte-Thérèse attended mass as a …
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Livarot & Lisieux Private Food Tour from Le Havre or Honfleur
Treat yourself to a delightful shore excursion from Le Havre punctuated by loads of Norman food specialties including a gorgeous picnic in the …
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Lisieux Pilgrimage Private Tour from Caen
Discover one of France’s most important religious destinations on this meaningful private tour to Lisieux, located in the heart of Normandy. Known …
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Private Guided Tour to Lisieux in the Footsteps of Saint Theresa
Our service is performed in a very comfortable minivan with air conditioning, and your driver-guide is dedicated to make your journey pleasant and …
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Lisieux Pilgrimage Private Shore Tour from Caen
Discover one of France’s most important religious destinations on this meaningful private shore tour to Lisieux, located in the heart of Normandy …
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Fly above Normandy's hallowed coastline in a private plane
UP, UP, and AWAY! Experience the fun of flying PRIVATELY in a small aeroplane. Discover the stunning Normandy region from above with a local private …
View details ›Who is La Hanoudière Estate for?
Food lovers
Livarot and Camembert, two of Normandy’s great cheeses, are on the doorstep, along with a cheese dairy 4 km away.
Groups and families
A whole private property with three bathrooms and a washing machine suits a group or a family looking for privacy.
Normandy explorers
Lisieux, Falaise, Vendeuvre and the Normandy coast are all within a day trip by car.
Peace seekers
The listing stresses an ultra-private setting in the Pays d’Auge countryside, away from busy centres.
Good to know before booking La Hanoudière Estate
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Pets are not allowed and the property is non-smoking.
- The name of the listing mentions a swimming pool, but the amenities do not detail it; check it before booking.
- The nearest station is Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, about 22 minutes by car, and Normandy airport is about 60 minutes by car.
- This is a private estate listed by Expedia as a castle, not a historic castle with its own Wikipedia article; no further history is available.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at La Hanoudière Estate?
Yes. Expedia lists La Hanoudière Estate as a private holiday property near Livarot-Pays-d’Auge, in its castle category.
Are pets allowed at La Hanoudière Estate?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed and the property is non-smoking.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Does La Hanoudière Estate have a swimming pool?
The name of the listing mentions a swimming pool, but the Expedia amenity list does not detail it, so check before booking.
How far is La Hanoudière Estate from the nearest station?
Expedia gives about 22 minutes by car to Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives station and about 60 minutes to Normandy airport.
What is there to see near La Hanoudière Estate?
The Graindorge cheese dairy is about 4 km away, the Camembert Museum about 6 km, the village of Camembert about 10 km, and Lisieux roughly 19 km away.
Photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the La Hanoudière Estate listing on Expedia.
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