La Palmeraie

An unusual orientalist fantasy villa in rural Normandy features turrets, minarets, and decorative tilework reflecting nineteenth-century enthusiasm for exotic styles. Fifty to one hundred fifty guests gather in high-ceilinged rooms where original painted ceilings and plasterwork create an unconventional backdrop. The property remains privately owned and operated, with catering managed by the family. Guest quarters scatter across multiple wings, and the grounds include a small formal garden maintained in period style.