Welcome to Bayeux!
We are delighted to welcome you to our home in historic Bayeux. Whether you're visiting the D-Day beaches, discovering the famous tapestry, or just wanting some much needed quiet time, we have beautiful ensuite rooms to help you rest and recuperate. Our continental breakfast is bound to set you up for a days sightseeing in this stunning historic area - we are only a ten minute walk to the British Cemetery, fifteen minutes to the centre of town and the cathedral. The Manoir features a chapel, D-Day museum, conference space and large gardens for our guests to use, plus free parking on site.
We look forward to meeting you!
D-Day 2024 - We will be opening our calendar for D-Day 2024 in January. Bookings can be made via Booking.com.
Le Manoir des Doyens - Le Clos Marais/Chemin de L'Eglise - Bayeux - 14400 - FRANCE Email: lemanoirdesdoyensbayeux@aol.com
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Our Rooms
We have three rooms in the chambre d'hote - two double rooms with queensize beds, and one twin, with two single beds; all have ensuite facilities. Breakfast is included in the price. All rooms have a garden view.
Please note that our rooms are a two night minimum stay.
Prices vary throughout the year, so please email us to enquire about availability.
Alternatively, our rooms can be booked via booking.com
History of the Manoir...
Le Manoir des Doyens (also known as Le Manoir du Pont Rouge) was originally owned by the Doyen's (Deans) of Bayeux Cathedral, and parts of it date back to the Medieval period. The property features original oak beams, stone floors on the ground floor, and an original stone staircase that has been worn smooth by countless feet over the centuries. There are various outbuildings and an unusual horseshoe shaped pond that is now stocked with carp. Defensive elements can be seen on the high walls that surround the property; these date back to a time when England and France weren't so neighbourly.
The Manoir appears in an inventory of the local Knights Templar when the commandery at Baugy was dissolved; the remaining assets then passed to the crown. The commandery itself is still standing, and is lacoated around a ten minute drive away near Balleroy.
The area of Saint-Loup-Hors is built on an an ancient Roman road that stretched from Bayeux to Saint-Lo further east, and during this time the area was heavily forested. Legend has it that the third Bishop of Bayeux, Saint Loup, caught a wolf that was terrifying local residents and despatched it in the nearby river. The old legend is visualised in the nearby church; look for the old carving of Saint Loup over the presbetery door, and the depictions of the saint inside. Whilst you're there, see if you can spot the ancient sundial on the church spire, this marks part of the Bayeux meridian that just skirts the manor on its southeastern side.
The manoir, like many other buildings with large grounds in the area served as a temporary field hospital for the Allies during the D-Day operations of 1944; scroll down for information on our D-Day Map Room Museum.
The Loft Apartment
The Loft Apartment located on the second floor of the Manoir can sleep up to eight people. It features two queen size beds, four single beds, a well equipped kitchenette, and two bathrooms equipped with showers.
The space is ideally suited to budget conscious groups exploring the region. Guests are welcome to use the Manoir grounds, museum and Chapel. Breakfast can be provided.
Please note that the Loft is a three night minimum stay. No Under sixteen's or parties.
How to Get Here...
We are located in Bayeux near Saint Loup-Hors. If travelling from Paris or Caen, you will most likely be on the N13. Take the exit number 37 - Bayeux Centre Historique. Once on the roundabout take the second exit (D572) towards Saint Loup-Hors. Continue on this road and look out for the sign on the left for Saint-Loup-Hors; take this exit on the left onto the Chemin Charles Letot. Once on this road, turn right at the end at the Stop sign. You will be on La Ferme de Saint Loup - we are located at the end of this road on the left where it merges into Le Clos Marais. We're easy to spot; we have tall walls and a stone archway; there is also a small information post outside. Drive slowly through the gate taking note of the large marker stone om the right of the gate.
We are on Google Maps, and we can also be found on What3Words - https://w3w.co/skis.honest.fountain
The Chapel
& The Orangerie
The Chapel is open for guests who wish to have to some quiet time and a place to pray if they wish. It is open to those of all faiths and none. Entrance is via the stone steps above the old Pressoir.
The Orangerie is a hired space for conferences and small parties and must be booked in advance. Rates vary; please contact us for details.
The D-Day Map Room...
The D-Day Map Room is a space dedicated to the Normandy landings that was set up by the former owner, Colonel Michael Chilcott.
The Colonel was a passionate war historian and together with friends painstakingly put together maps, books, models and photographs which give visitors a better overview of how the landing beaches relate geographically to each other, and also behind-the-scenes documents that were originally
Top Secret!
The manoir, like many other buildings with large grounds in the area served as a temporary field hospital for the Allies during the D-Day operations of 1944; the Manoir was BGH 101. Former nurse Mary Morris kept a diary of her time here which was later relased as a book entitled 'A Very Private Diary', and it was clear that conditions were trying to say the least. One soldier, who we now know was a stretcher bearer, carved his name on one of the barn lintels for posterity - 'Joker Armstrong 5th July 1944'.
The D-Day is a free resource for all our guests.
