Deauville, FranceBenerville-sur-Mer
Maison Douce Epoque - Deauville
Hilltop manor hideaway
Benerville-sur-Mer Deauville, France
Opened
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Hilltop manor hideaway
Half-timbered Anglo-Norman architecture crowns the Mont Canisy hilltop, surrounded by quiet parkland with sweeping views across the Côte Fleurie coastline.
“A spectacular 1909 manor house, once owned by legendary perfumer François Coty, commands a hilltop on Mont-Canisy above Deauville…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated valet arrivals, attentive hosts across fourteen suites, and personalized Kos Paris bath rituals overlooking the parkland.
Notable
A 1909 Anglo-Norman timbered manor built by the Gallimard family, featuring preserved woodwork and nineteenth-century outbuildings.
Notable
Heated garden infinity pool, indoor counter-current pool, traditional hammam, tennis court, and botanical Kos Paris treatments.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
With just 14 rooms and suites it still feels somewhat like a private residence.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Perched in Benerville-sur-Mer, the quiet estate sits five minutes from central Deauville, its iconic boardwalk, and sandy Côte Fleurie beaches.
The rooms
Split between the main manor and converted stables, literary-themed suites blend contemporary styling with views across private wooded grounds and the sea.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Green parasols line the heated outdoor pool, and an indoor wellness pool comes fitted with counter-current swimming jets.
The spa and tennis court
Private cabins host Kos Paris botanical bodywork, set beside a traditional tiled hammam and an outdoor tennis court.
Restaurant
Le Romanesque
Chef Kévin Legoy cooks regional Normandy seafood and orchard produce in an open kitchen looking out to sea.
At the table
Two dedicated cellars host wine tastings, and Le Bar des Dames serves drinks beside the manor fireplace.
How it began
Built in 1909 by the Gallimard publishing family and later owned by perfumer François Coty, the manor reopened following an extensive restoration.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.