We are a French-English couple who have chosen to restaure an 18th century property that had been abandonne for nearly half a century. The 30 acre listed garden reflets our DNA : an English garden with incorporating French structured elements.Having spent years working internationally, we are now working from here. We are very involved with Historical and Heritage associations and have the labels Fondation du Patrimoine et Demeure en Devenir. Apart from national Heritage (buildings and gardens), our hobbies derive from our world travels over the last 30 years: Cooking, cultures, stories big and small, Antiques... Well, all the good things in life and further exploring the humanity.

La Mignardière : This is the old aviary of a French 18th century castle situated at the heart of Calvados in Normandy. It has been renovated with quality materials respecting traditional workmanship. Nothing shabby here; just chic! This gîte, with its own dedicated garden is located within the grounds of the Domaine de Saint-Germain de Marolles, boasting an 18th century château. The high standards of its amenities and equipments will make your stay mémorable. On a cheese or calvados trail? A beach explorer? An historical enthusiast? : Camembert, D-Day beaches, Deauville and Honfleur are just a stone throw away...) Maybe you prefer hiking or cycling? Lots of paths will take you through the gorgeous countryside of Normandy. Whatever you choose to do, La Mignardière will be the perfect way to spend memorable and convivial times with friends and family. So as to incite a sustainable consumption of electricity, the service charge is not included in the price and you will pay the actual electricity consumption (meter reading at the beginning and the end of stay).

- Cycling and hiking - Visiting distilleries Calvados, cider, Pommeau... - Discovering châteaux and manoirs in Normandy as well as their parcs and gardens - Exploring Lisieux, its Cathedral, its Basilica : 2nd pilgrimage in France for Catholics - Near to D-Day landing beaches - A 30 minutes drive from Deauville, where Coco Chanel started - Near picturesque Honfleur... and wonderful coastal villages - On the cheese trail (Camembert, Pont-l'Evêque, Livarot...) - A golf heaven with many gold courses around - The village has also an horse riding club - Une borne de rechargement pour voiture électrique est située sur la place du village And a million and one other things to do!