Domaine de Primard, Guainville, Normandy, France
Less than 90 minutes from Paris, Primard is the kind of countryside retreat that doesn’t need grand gestures. Set between river and forest, this 18th-century estate is surrounded by 35 hectares of meadows, orchards and walled gardens. Once the private home of Catherine Deneuve, it now lives on as a calm, grounded and beautifully designed hotel - the sort of place where time expands, flavours speak for themselves, and nature is part of the conversation, not just the view. There’s a greenhouse to dine in, horses in the fields, books in the library, and an entire kitchen garden to explore.
Luxury details
39 rooms & suites - château, outbuildings & riverside suites, surrounded by 35-hectares of gardens
Two restaurants, a private Table d’Hôtes
Greenhouse within a rose garden, orchard and hidden wine cellar
Susanne Kaufmann Spa (her first in France), with hammam, sauna, heated outdoor pool (May to Oct), four treatment rooms and a gym
35 hectares of landscaped park and arboretum designed by Jacques Wirtz (of the Carrousel du Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens fame)
Organic potager and orchard supplying the restaurants
Cooking classes, garden workshops, wine tastings in the old cellar
Library, lounges and private dining spaces
Gare du Nord: 1h45 drive
Paris CDG/Orly: 1h15 drive
Giverny train station: 45 min drive
Monet Gardens: 35 min drive
Member of Virtuoso
Perfect to use as a base to explore Giverny and the Eure Valley
Combine with Paris, Deauville, the Loire Valley or enjoy on its own
Local highlights: the magnificent Robert Hersant Golf course, Giverny and Monet’s house and gardens, Château d’Anet, Dreux forest trails, cider and cheese farms, local brocantes and markets, forest cycling, canoeing, riverside trails and quiet wild swimming spots
Ideal for couples, solo travellers, families or groups seeking nature, comfort and purpose
Family options available, extra beds on request
Tailored for private retreats, off-sites, brand activations, milestone gatherings and weddings
3 meeting rooms for up to 80 guests
