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LA CHATOUILLETTE

Coachhouse holiday rental & Carp lake

LA CHATOUILLETTE

A Unique Gite Experience in Normandy.

ABOUT US

Allan and Josephine Francis-Munn are the heart behind La Chatouillette, (La-shaa-twee-et) a tranquil Normandy escape with award-winning gardens, a serene carp lake, and immersive natural experiences.
Allan was born in Africa and was a publisher and environmentalist. He is a published author and poet. His creative verve is enhanced by the beauty and tranquility of rural Normandy.
Josephine’s interests are centered on Lifestyle and Wellness. She teaches pottery, English and arts and crafts in the local village school. She is a keen forager and enjoys creating recipes comprising natural ingredients.

Nestled in Normandy’s stunning countryside, La Chatouillette offers guests a unique stay surrounded by history, natural beauty, and rich French heritage.

LA CHATOUILLETTE: A HISTORICAL NORMANDY RETREAT

The first dwelling on this land was circa 1860 when La Chatouillette was a productive estate named La Lande Du Bois.
La Chatouillette is a historic Normandy estate, situated in a proclaimed area of Natural Beauty and is nestled between the villages of Saint Georges De Rouelley, Ger and Barenton. This is a central location that provides uncomplicated travel to the Normandy beaches, Mont Saint Michel and many market towns and places of historical interest.

Or, choose to escape from it all. Spend your time fishing in our private carp lake, or wondering the estate and gardens and paddling in the stream.

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Book Your Normandy Gite Stay at La Chatouillette.

Explore the historical region, fish for carp exclusively on our private lake, or simply relax in our award winning gardens.

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THE STORY BEHIND LA CHATOUILLETTE AND CALVADOS

Because of its close association with the legendary apple brandy, in the late 1940’s, La Lande du Bois was re-christened La Chatouillette.
Literally translated, ‘La Chatouillette’ means, ‘the little tickle at the back of your throat’, after sipping Calvados. This apt and tantalising description precisely describes the exhilarating, warm experience of a fine Calvados.
To this day, La Chatouillette has proudly maintained that cherished name, proud to be a part of Normandy’s Calvados tradition.
In present times, the historic mines, coaches and bombs are long gone. They are now replaced by the bountiful and picturesque carp lake, established in the 1980’s.
The original Coach House Gite at La Chatouillette was bombed to the ground during the war. It was a popular Bistro at that time. It was re-built as a Gite in 1997.

A WWII LEGACY PRESERVED IN NORMANDY

A WWII LEGACY PRESERVED IN NORMANDY

During the Second World War and the German occupation of France, German bombers destroyed all the original buildings on the estate. After the German surrender, a new residence and trendy Bistro were created on the property. The gastronomic Bistro served as a popular venue for nearby miners, farmers and tourists and soon became a recognised centre for the local, legendary delicacy, Calvados.
Calvados (French pronunciation [kal.va.dos]) is an apple brandy from the French regions of Basse-Normandie (Lower Normandy).Calvados apple orchards and brewers are mentioned as far back as the 8th century by Charlemagne. “Lord” De Gouberville. He carried out the first known Norman distillation in 1554. The guild for cider distillation was created about 50 years later in 1606. In the 17th century the traditional cider farms expanded but taxation and prohibition of cider brandies were enforced in France, except for Brittany, Maine and Normandy regions.
Local families also began producing their own brews, some proudly passed down through the generations. On special occasions we have relished and celebrated with vintages of over fifty years in the making! Today, visitors can enjoy a stay at La Chatouillette, a Normandy gite steeped in history, from its WWII roots to the ongoing Calvados legacy.

During the Second World War and the German occupation of France, German bombers destroyed all the original buildings on the estate. After the German surrender, a new residence and trendy Bistro were created on the property. The gastronomic Bistro served as a popular venue for nearby miners, farmers and tourists and soon became a recognised centre for the local, legendry delicacy, Calvados.
Calvados (French pronunciation [kal.va.dos]) is an apple brandy from the French regions of Basse-Normandie (Lower Normandy).
Calvados apple orchards and brewers are mentioned as far back as the 8th century by Charlemagne. “Lord” De Gouberville. He carried out the first known Norman distillation in 1554. The guild for cider distillation was created about 50 years later in 1606. In the 17th century the traditional cider farms expanded but taxation and prohibition of cider brandies were enforced in France, except for Brittany, Maine and Normandy regions.
Local families also began producing their own brews, some proudly passed down through the generations. On special occasions we have relished and celebrated with vintages of over fifty years in the making!

Today, visitors can enjoy a stay at La Chatouillette, a Normandy gite steeped in history, from its WWII roots to the ongoing Calvados legacy.