Before the war, Château d'Audrieu, in the village of Audrieu near Pavie, was a beautiful estate, with a lush garden, servants' quarters, orchards, and woodland. Following the dramatic events of World War II, this beauty spot was converted into a luxury hotel and restaurant and is an now an outstanding 18th century château and listed building, set amongst exquisite French gardens and parkland. With original decorations of exceptional quality combined with modern renovations, the Château d'Audrieu offers comfort and tradition, surrounded by tastefully terraced gardens.

This elegant Relais & Châteaux establishment exhibits a supremely stylish setting with Louis XV and Louis XVI wainscoting, period fireplaces and furniture adding that personal touch to the ancestral family home of Gérard and Irène Livry-Level.

The château achieves a fine balance between the traditional and contemporary, partly through preservation of the original architecture, and partially through the stylish interior which houses a tastefully modern decor. The lounge and dining rooms are a typical example, where the numerous windows open onto the park and the main courtyard, recalling the charm and splendour of a bygone era.

Located half-way between Caen and Bayeux, at the gateway to Bessin, Château d'Audrieu is ideally situated to explore the infamously historic Normandy and its memorials.