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Market hall of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives
approx. 2 km
A 15th-century market hall, listed as a historic monument in 1889. It still serves its original purpose today: the market.
Photo: Antoine Blin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château de Grisy: sleep in a historic château near Vendeuvre, Normandy
The Château de Grisy stands in the hamlet of Grisy, today part of Vendeuvre in Normandy’s Calvados department, in the green valley of the Dives. The present building dates from the late 16th century, was reworked in the 17th and early 18th centuries, and has been a listed historic monument since 1953. Under the name “Grisy, Classified Château”, Expedia lets it as a whole house for up to 25 guests.
At a glance
- Location
- Grisy, a former commune now part of Vendeuvre (Calvados, Normandy), in the Dives valley between Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives and Falaise, about 30 km from Caen
- Accommodation
- Whole-château holiday let that Expedia calls “Grisy, Classified Château”; the listing title mentions a swimming pool and 25 guests, and the amenities list nine bathrooms
- Highlights
- Historic château listed in 1953, nine bathrooms, Wi-Fi in the rooms, laundry facilities, station 4 minutes away by car
- Guest rating
- No reviews on Expedia yet (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 · privately let as a whole house · the listing does not describe a kitchen or breakfast service
Staying at the Château de Grisy: a listed château in the Dives valley
The listing “Grisy, Classified Château • Swimming Pool • Normandy • 25 people” describes a holiday let for a large group rather than a hotel, with nine bathrooms listed among the amenities. Grisy is a former commune now attached to Vendeuvre, and the Château de Grisy described by Wikipedia stands about 300 m from the listing’s coordinates; this guide takes the listing to refer to it.
The amenities mentioned by Expedia are practical: Wi-Fi in the rooms, bed linen, towels, soap and hairdryers in the bathrooms, central heating, an iron, a tumble dryer and laundry facilities. The property is non-smoking. The title also mentions a swimming pool, which the amenity list does not detail, so check the Expedia page for the pool, the bedrooms and the kitchen before you book.
Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives station is 4 minutes away by car (28 minutes on foot), and Expedia lists restaurants and bars 4 to 11 minutes away by car. The airport of Caen-Carpiquet is 49 minutes by car. The house is a base for exploring Calvados, Falaise, Caen and the Normandy coast rather than a place with its own restaurant.
Photos of Château de Grisy
The history of the Château de Grisy
- 12th century – A lord of Grisy is recorded; a Romanesque wayside cross of the same century still stands in the hamlet.
- Late 16th century – The present château is built. The right wing dates from the reign of Henri II.
- 17th century – The château is remodelled; its façade is mostly from the reign of Louis XIII.
- Early 18th century – Further changes in the first quarter of the century, including a new doorway.
- 1910–2023 – The château stays in the same family for more than a century.
- 1944 – Used by the German occupiers as a fuel depot in the Second World War, it is bombed but not destroyed and is freed in mid-August 1944.
- 1953 – On 18 November the façades and roofs of the château and outbuildings, the wrought-iron main staircase, the pond, the mare and the meadow in front are listed as historic monuments.
- 1980s onwards – Regular restoration campaigns begin.
The château is built of limestone and Caen stone. According to Wikipedia, a Protestant family who owned it fled during the Wars of Religion and another family had to flee at the French Revolution, so the house has seen its share of turbulent history. The listed pond and meadow facing the façade are part of the protected ensemble.
Wikipedia adds that the château has been open to visitors in summer and during the Pierres en lumières heritage festival at the end of May and on Heritage Days; whether that still applies to guests of the holiday let is not stated. The Château de Vendeuvre, a few kilometres away, is a different building and a museum.
Facilities and services at the Château de Grisy
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); the list is short, so please check the listing for the exact equipment.
Rooms & bathrooms
- Bed linen provided
- Nine bathrooms
- Hairdryers, towels, soap and toilet paper
- Central heating
- Wi-Fi in all rooms
Services
- Laundry facilities and tumble dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Internet access in some public areas
- Non-smoking property
Setting & access
- Listed Norman château in the Dives valley
- Station 4 minutes away by car
- Restaurants and bars 4 to 11 minutes away by car
- Caen-Carpiquet airport 49 minutes by car
Where the Château de Grisy is: the Dives valley between Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives and Falaise
Grisy lies in the commune of Vendeuvre in the Calvados, in the valley of the Dives. Vendeuvre is 5 km from Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives and 15 km from Falaise, and Caen is about 30 km away as the crow flies, Lisieux about 25 km. Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives station is 2 km away, and a car is the practical way to get around.
Nearby heritage includes the church of Saint-Brice and the 12th-century Romanesque cross of Grisy, the 18th-century Château de Carel, the abbey and the 15th-century market hall of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, and the Château de Vendeuvre with its miniature furniture museum.
Expedia lists the Mémorial de Caen, the beaches of Cabourg, Trouville and Deauville and the Arpents du Soleil vineyard among the sights of the area, and the Château de Canon and Falaise castle within about 20 km.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Château de Grisy)
| Château de Carel | approx. 600 m |
| Church of Saint-Brice, Grisy | approx. 1 km |
| Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives railway station | approx. 2 km |
| Abbey of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives | approx. 2 km |
| Château de Vendeuvre | approx. 3 km |
| Château de Canon | approx. 8.5 km |
| Falaise Castle | approx. 17 km |
| Lisieux | approx. 25 km |
| Caen | approx. 30 km |
| Deauville | approx. 40 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the château; travel times to the station and the airport come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around the Château de Grisy
Abbey of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives
approx. 2 km
A former Benedictine monastery founded in the 11th century and one of Normandy’s most complete monastic ensembles. Its first church was consecrated in 1067.
Photo: Moleskine, CC BY-SA 4.0
Château de Vendeuvre
approx. 3 km
A country house built in 1750–1752 to plans by Jacques-François Blondel. Open to the public since 1983, it holds a miniature furniture museum and gardens with water surprises.
Photo: Teysla, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château de Canon
approx. 8.5 km
A listed château in the former commune of Mézidon-Canon, in a park crossed by the Laizon. After winning a lawsuit in 1768, Élie de Beaumont, a friend of Voltaire, began major works here.
Photo: Selbymay, CC BY-SA 4.0
Falaise Castle
approx. 17 km
The castle where William the Conqueror was born around 1027–1028, one of the first Norman stone castles. It belongs to the town and is a classified historic monument.
Photo: Ollamh, CC BY-SA 3.0
Caen
approx. 30 km
Prefecture of the Calvados department and, until 2016, capital of Lower Normandy. Expedia lists the Mémorial de Caen among the sights near the listing.
Photo: Roi.dagobert, CC BY-SA 3.0
Tours & activities near Château de Grisy
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites
This tour includes a self-guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen and a guided tour of key D-Day sites. Visitors can spend as much time as they wish …
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Small Group Guided D-Day Tour and Mémorial de Caen Museum
The D-Day Tour by the Mémorial de Caen is an unforgettable one-day trip for visitors staying in Normandy or in Paris. You benefit from the services …
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Private Day Tour including Normandy Landing Beaches & Battlefields from Caen
Take a private tour from Caen to the Normandy beaches, where you’ll explore sites of the Allied invasion on June 6, 1944 – more famously known as …
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Discover the Treasures of Caen
Your visit is unique because of our wealth of knowledge about the fascinating history of Caen founded by William the Conqueror, and the untold …
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Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Caen
Visit one of the most iconic attractions in France on this private day trip to Mont St-Michel from Caen. Located just off the coast of Normandy, this …
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From Caen or Bayeux: D Day and Food Range Rover Half Day Tour
Step aboard a Range Rover Classic and set off for a private half day tour through the key D-Day sites — guided by a local Insider who knows the land …
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D-Day private tour Omaha + Utah Beach from Caen with audio guide
Private tours with audio guide and driver. we adapt to the needs, desires and rhythm of your group. The driver becomes your Norman guest if you stay …
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Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map
Discover the Caen Memorial Museum, and step into the history and enduring impact of World War II. Uncover pivotal events of the 20th century, and …
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Who is the Château de Grisy for?
Large groups and family reunions
The listing title mentions space for 25 guests and the amenities list nine bathrooms, which suits big gatherings.
History and heritage lovers
A listed château in a landscape of abbeys, market halls and castles, with Falaise, birthplace of William the Conqueror, within reach.
Normandy explorers
Caen and the Mémorial de Caen, Lisieux and the coast of Cabourg, Trouville and Deauville can all be reached by car.
Quiet countryside seekers
A hamlet in the Dives valley, away from the main towns, with Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives and its restaurants a few minutes away.
Good to know before booking the Château de Grisy
- This is a privately let holiday house, not a hotel, and it has no reviews on Expedia yet.
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Pets are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking.
- The title mentions a swimming pool and space for 25 guests; the amenity list does not mention a kitchen, so check the Expedia page for the pool, the bedrooms and the catering.
- A car is practical: the station is 4 minutes away by car, and Caen-Carpiquet airport 49 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Château de Grisy?
Yes. Expedia lets a classified château in Grisy as a whole-house holiday let; according to the listing’s title, it sleeps up to 25 people.
Are pets allowed?
No, according to Expedia pets are not allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
How many people can stay?
The listing title mentions 25 people, and the amenity list shows nine bathrooms.
How far is the nearest station?
Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives station is 4 minutes away by car or 28 minutes on foot, according to Expedia.
What is there to see near the Château de Grisy?
The abbey and market hall of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives are about 2 km away, the Château de Vendeuvre about 3 km, Falaise castle about 17 km and Caen about 30 km.
Photos of the house and available dates are all in the Château de Grisy listing on Expedia.
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