creative retreats and residences
ABOUT US
Les Greniers is a creatives' haven in the heart of the Calvados department of Normandy, France. We offer luxury self-catering suites combined with exclusive use of one of our large, multi purpose art studios, for custom stays from one week to one month.
The property, a former farmhouse and fromagerie*, sits proudly in a hectare of beautiful gardens that feature a pond, orchard, pétanque** ground and sundial garden. The dedicated artists' living spaces and studios occupy the wings that extend elegantly from the main house, as well as other converted buildings on the grounds.
Groups are welcome. An LGBTQIA+, inclusive environment.
Please note: though currently not wheelchair accessible, the second phase of development will include a fully equipped ground floor apartment and studios.
* A premise where cheese is made.
** A traditional French outdoor bowling game.
OUR ROOMS
We are currently finishing two luminous, ensuite rooms with cathedral ceilings and garden views, tastefully designed to provide ample storage and high comfort. These rooms (ready March 2026) can be rented independently or as a group, and come with a dedicated kitchen, dining and sitting areas. Two further large bedrooms with a shared bathroom are available in the main house for bigger groups, with a separate three-bedroom artists' apartment in development.
Continental breakfast and limitless tea and coffee are included in your stay.
OUR SERVICES
Breakfast
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Garden
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Pool
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Free Wifi
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Daily Housekeeping
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In-Room Dining Service
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GALLERY
THE STUDIOS
The Fromagerie
(currently available)
A 40 square metre (430 square foot) hall with beautiful brick floor, 20 chapel windows and full-height ceiling. Perfect for music, movement, installation and more.
The Pressoir
(under development)
A 60 square metre (650 square foot) converted barn loft with soaring ceilings, skylights, original oak beams and a smooth floor. Ideal for painters, sculptors, choreographers and performers, as well as for showcasing finished work.
External spaces
(currently summer only):
The Boulangerie
A quiet cottage for writing, drawing, meditation and time for oneself.
The Stables
Rugged redbrick rooms with resilient concrete floors and direct garden access. Great for sculptors and painters.
GALLERY
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POINTS OF INTEREST
The Cities of Caen, Le Havre and Rouen
Day trips by car to these culturally significant French cities, which feature important regional museums and galleries, concerts, world-class cuisine and architecture as well as great opportunities for shopping and relaxation.
Cultural Sites
The Chateaux of Canon, Crevecoeur-en-Auge and Falaise (birthplace of William the Conqueror), the Basilica of Sainte Thérèse (Lisieux) and the Graindorge cheese factory (Livarot) are among the many sites nearby to visit and study local culture and history.
Historical Towns and Villages
Falaise, Livarot, Lisieux, Beavron-en-Auge and of course our own town of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives are just some of the distinctive places close to Les Greniers to explore and soak up life in Calvados.
Leisure Activities
The beautiful country lanes and woodland paths that surround Les Greniers offer abundant routes for walking and cycling close to the house. A state of the art indoor public swimming pool and leisure complex has just opened in Saint-Pierre (2 miles from the house), as well as a brand new cinema with regular screenings of a variety of films.
Markets
Weekly local markets are the beating heart of the area, where all manner of local produce is available and the streets are at their liveliest. Monday market in Saint-Pierre, Thursday market in Livarot, Saturday market in Falaise, Sunday market in Caen.
Beaches
Villers-sur-Mer, Deauville and Cabourg are all less than an hour from Les Greniers by car. Here stunning natural coastlines meet with the elegance of French seaside towns, with vistas made famous by impressionist painters and boardwalks frequented by stars the of European and American film industries.
