- 3+ years plus
- Fun family activities
- Simple family rooms,
- All-inclusive
- Summer
Experience an unforgettable multi‑generational Family Adventure Holiday at our Normandy Château
Welcome to Château de la Baudonnière, the ideal destination for family adventure holidays in Normandy, created for families of all ages to relax, reconnect, and enjoy meaningful time together.
Set in the heart of the peaceful Normandy countryside, our 100‑acre multi‑activity estate offers a natural playground perfect for family activity holidays. With a rustic lake, gentle river, wide meadows, ancient woodlands and rolling green lawns, there’s plenty of space for every kind of family moment, from muddy outdoor adventures to calmer moments in nature.
Create unforgettable memories on a multi‑generational family holiday where grandparents, parents and children can discover new activities, enjoy the outdoors, and experience the very best of family holidays in France.
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Château de la Baudonnière
Most of the accommodation at our Normandy château consists of comfortable bunk‑bed dormitory rooms, each equipped with private bathrooms, storage space and everything your family needs for a relaxed stay.
We also offer a limited number of double rooms and interconnecting family rooms. These are popular options for families wanting extra comfort or privacy, so we recommend enquiring early to secure one for your holiday.
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and water in the communal areas throughout their stay. Linen is provided, but we ask guests to bring their own towels.
A fun-packed 6 day activity programme for the whole family
With a wide range of activities for all ages, there truly is something for everyone.
Your holiday price includes all activities, excursions, equipment and instruction from our team of experienced instructors.
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Younger children (aged 3-4 years) and their parents are invited to enjoy a specially designed activity programme featuring hour-long mini‑farm sessions, breadmaking, creative challenges, and fun games crafted just for them.
- Older children follow their own age‑specific adventure schedule, with exciting activities such as climbing, archery, kayaking, T‑shirt making and aeroball.
- Sign up for French Club to boost your children's language skills (optional extra for children aged 8 years and over).
- For parents who don't want to miss out on the fun, we also offer a programme of adventure activities for adults.
Take a look at an example programme:
Example itinerary for your 7 nights stay
Families also enjoy activities together, including our popular assault course and a visit to beautiful Mont Saint‑Michel, complete with a guided bay walk and a unique quicksand experience (note you'll need your own transport for the excursions).
Prefer a slower day? Parents will find plenty of open space to unwind. Whether you want to read a book, enjoy a peaceful walk, or simply take a break from the action.
In the evenings, join our family quiz night, dress up for the superhero fancy‑dress party, or hit the dancefloor at the family disco.
For more details, feel free to get in touch.
Canoeing
Fun-filled canoeing sessions take place on our beautiful on-site lake. Whether you're a seasoned pro or this is your first time canoeing, the forested lake is a safe and idyllic setting for this holiday highlight. Children should be confident in water, but do not need to be skilled swimmers to get involved.
Raft building
Put your wits—and your teamwork—to the test in this competitive challenge! You'll find out who the natural leader is in your group in no time as you work together to design and build your very own raft. Which team will build their raft the fastest, and more importantly who will stay afloat and who will sink?
Bread making
Learn French songs and sing along while mixing, kneading and baking your prized le pain. Experience tells us it's not only the children who get covered in flour during this activity...
Climbing
On our own purpose-built climbing wall, you will take it in turns to climb whilst those not climbing will encourage and coach alongside our qualified instructors. The easy part of abseiling comes after you have reached the top of the tower! All ages enjoy this session and after you’ll feel a great sense of achievement. Harnesses, helmets and other necessary safety equipment are supplied by the château.
Assault course
The obstacle course is quickly becoming the Château’s most popular activity. In true military style you will crawl through tunnels, under nets, climb over obstacles all set beside our trickling river in beautiful forest land.
Orienteering
You will be taught map reading skills using orienteering games and courses in the Château grounds. Orienteering is an excellent motivational and recreational activity, which increases love of the outdoors and promotes environmental awareness.
Mini-farm
Within the beautiful Château grounds you'll find our wonderful mini-farm which attracts young and old alike. During this session children will be able to pet and feed our pot bellied pigs, rabbits, cockerels, chickens, horse and lama. Wandering wild within the grounds you will also see rabbits and a couple of peacocks. If you visit the veranda you'll meet our resident parrot, ‘Jam’ with whom the children love to chat with!
Aeroball
Aeroball is another of our very popular activities, among adults and children alike – it is a totally unique trampoline-basketball-volleyball game, suitable for all ages. It is played by two teams of two, who are guided by their team members.
Treasure hunt
Enjoyed by our Swans & Herons children’s groups and accompanied by our animateurs, the children will venture around the Château grounds, looking for clues to find the hidden treasure. Last year our animateurs were dressed in the rather appropriate theme of pirates, which the children loved.
French Club
Children 8 and over can join French Club, which consists of 8 x 45-minute interactive French language sessions and activities across the week. The lessons are taught by our native-speaking animateurs who gently encourage children participating to use French during their stay. There is an additional cost per child.
Guided bay expedition and quicksand experience
Gear up for an unforgettable guided barefoot trek across the stunning bay that surrounds Mont Saint-Michel. Woody, our local expert, will show you and your family how to sink (and escape!) from the quicksand in the bay.
Archery
After the obligatory safety talk, families will learn how to shoot arrows in our purpose built archery arena. The session is finished off with a balloon shooting competition. Our qualified staff will teach you how to perfect your target skills and ensure your children will become little robin hoods.
Your Travel Options to the Château
The Château de la Baudonnière sits within beautiful wooded grounds near the village of Les Chambres, a historic overnight stop once used by pilgrims travelling to Mont Saint‑Michel. Our château is located in Lower Normandy, at the base of the Cherbourg peninsula, just 12 km north of Avranches, the region’s well‑known cathedral city.
Address: Château de la Baudonnière, Les Chambres 50320, La Haye‑Pesnel, Normandie, France.
You'll need your own vehicle to visit and to take part in the off‑site visits.
⭐ Getting Here
- Brittany Ferries – Portsmouth to Caen or Cherbourg - these crossings provide the shortest onward drive, with the Château just 1 to 1.5 hours from Caen and Cherbourg.
- Eurotunnel – Folkestone to Calais - the fastest Channel crossing, followed by a 4.5‑hour drive to Château de la Baudonnière from Calais.
- P&O Ferries – Dover to Calais - a great‑value option for families driving to Normandy, with an onward journey of approximately 4.5 hours from Calais.
For more travel advice, read our guide on the best way to get to Normandy for your Family Adventure Holiday.
2027 prices & availability for family adventure holidays at Château de la Baudonnière
Prices are per person and include family accommodation, meals & activities:
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Holiday weeks commencing: 31 July / 7 August / 14 August |
Adult |
Child |
Child* |
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Family Bunk Bed Room |
£659 |
£559 |
£299 |
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Room upgrades |
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Family Room with Double Bed |
Total family price + £200 |
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Family Duo (2 rooms close to each other) |
Total family price + £350 |
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Family interconnecting rooms (one with double bed) |
Total family price + £350 |
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Optional extra: French lessons for children aged 8+ |
£75 per child |
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Children aged 2 years and under stay for free.
This is a self-drive holiday and travel is not included in the package price. To help you plan your journey, read our guide to the best cross-Channel options for your holiday.
Fair pricing for solo parents & extended families
Whether you’re a solo parent, part of a large family, or bringing grandparents, cousins or friends, you’ll always receive a warm welcome at Château de la Baudonnière. We understand that families come in all shapes and sizes, so that’s why you only pay for each adult and each child in your group, with no under‑occupancy fees.
Secure your place with a low deposit
Just a £75 deposit per person, with nothing more to pay until 12 weeks before you travel.
What’s Included
- Seven nights’ accommodation in comfortable family rooms
- Six full days of activities designed for all ages
- All equipment and expert instruction from our qualified activity leaders
- All meals provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee and squash available throughout the day
- Wine, beer and our own Normandy cider served with dinner and into the evening
- Guided walk across the Mont Saint‑Michel bay, including a fun quicksand experience
- Evening entertainment for the whole family
Optional Extras
- Seafood Extravaganza Evening – enjoy a delicious fruits‑de‑mer feast featuring langoustines, oysters, lobster and snails. Bookable on arrival.
- French lessons for children aged 8+ – eight 45‑minute sessions plus a fun end‑of‑week French mission. £75 per child.
Extras to Budget For
- Self‑drive travel to Normandy, including ferry or Eurotunnel crossing, tolls and your own vehicle insurance
- Costs for any additional off‑site excursions not included in the main programme
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