la ferme aux chats

La Ferme aux Chats is The Cat Farm, a great location in the solitude of farm country. 3 miles south of the Normandy American Cemetery. A converted farm that is now modern and comfortable. No cats allowed inside the lodging. I have horrible allergies and there were absolutely no issues for me. Arriving was easy, it is on a main road across from a church. The property is fenced in from the road and there is ample outside parking behind the automated fence doors. My room was handicap accessible. Two single beds, one was electric mechanical to allow position changes for those persons whom require this. The bathroom was nice, a raised toilet and hand bars. The sink was low and the shower was wide to allow a chair in the shower stall. The light switches were low on the wall and the bathroom door was a sliding door type, not a swinging door. While I am not an expert on what amenities of someone that requires a room like this, it appeared to be well thought out and the bathroom was very roomy to allow movement. When I arrived, Joelle asked me when I would like breakfast and helped me find a restaurant. Within 200 meters up the street, is the Byin T Cheu Mei. The areas apples are used in many dishes here. I had a wonderful meal and service. I loved this location since I could have wine and walk back to the farm. The common room is both the sitting room, the dining room and kitchen. There is a TV with many channels including English news. There is free WIFI. Great Breakfast. Joelle’s chickens provide the boiled eggs for the morning meal. Joelle’s homemade jams were plentiful and add a great touch. And of course, there was a nice assortment of bread. Joelle arranged taxi transportation. The company she called was excellent and very honest in complete contrast to an earlier taxi voyage in Bayeux that arrived with the meter running! DO NOT USE "Taxis Du Bessin Bayeux" A great experience and I would come back to the Cat Farm. Thanks!

Joëlle and Loïc were fantastic hosts for my mother and I as we visited many of the D-Day sights around Normandy. Not too far from Bayeux and only four kilometers from Omaha Beach, an ideal location. Their home is quietly enchanting and La Ferme aux Chats literally is "a cat farm" as there are about 10 cats that inhabit the farm. The rooms are quite comfortable and simply yet tastefully styled. Breakfast is typically French and of course excellent, my favorite part being Joëlle's delicious homemade jams. All in all a wonderful experience, made all the better because our hosts made the extra effort for us to have the best time possible.

This B&B is beautifully situated in the countryside close to Bayeux. Hosts very friendly and helpful, advising us on places to visit. Breakfast was delicious and the rooms were very comfortable and clean. The house is an old farmhouse that has been modernized but still retains the aura of age. We enjoyed our visit very much and gladly recommend it.

My son and I visited for two nights. We stayed in the Siamese room. The beds were very comfortable, and the bathroom/shower is spotlessly clean, bright and very well thought out. Downstairs from the bedroom is a large and relaxing area, with a roaring log fire that Loic keeps well stocked ! Further along this room is a large and well equipped kitchen/dining area. The furnishings and ornaments are an eclectic mix of old and new, practical as well as charming, with strong international influence. There are shelves of guidebooks and reference material in several languages, so you can easily prepare yourself for an exploration of the Normandie area and all its absorbing history. Joelle's fabulous breakfasts are another highlight - wonderful bread and croissants, fresh fruit salad, and home made jams to die for (the pineapple/ginger/lime and the apple vanilla were our favourites) I could go on and on about how much we enjoyed our stay ! Joelle and Loic have created a very special B&B, fully deserving of its many accolades. Their attention to detail in so many areas is quite remarkable, but they both maintain a very calm exterior - always ready for a warm and friendly chat and full of knowledgeable advice. Very highly recommended. A bientot, merci beacoup Joelle and Loic !

The other reviews are spot on. La ferme aux chats has all the bases covered. The hosts are very friendly, the location is easy to get to and easy to get to other places in the area such as Omaha Beach and Bayeaux. The inside is very well maintained and decorated with items from all of the hosts travels. Sleeping is very quiet with no highway noise whatsoever inside the rooms. It's difficult to see, but the picture showing the front is taken from inside a courtyard. The house is behind a gate and wall so there is separation from the road. You will not be disaapointed with your stay here and it will be very difficult to find a better place. - Zac and Leah Franczyk

The place is Great, full of beautiful details, but the most important, the owner was really special! she made the place the best B&B we have been in our trip. She was welcoming, and make us fell like home. Great Bed! great Breakfast, many details, and a super place, close to the Beach and the historical towns. What else you can ask? Really a place I will recommend my friends to come, and for sure We will come back :)

My wife and I enjoyed our stay with Joelle & Loic, and should be pleased to come back again. Tonni & Jan Ingvorsen Copenhagen, Denmark

Our family's first night in France was spent at La Ferme aux Chats, and we couldn't have been happier. The hosts were very friendly, helpful, and informative. The B&B and surrounding farm and garden areas were beautiful and very well kept. We enjoyed seeing the sheep, chickens, cats, and flowers (the cats were only outside, never in the B&B). In addition to lovely rooms, the B&B has a very comfortable sitting area with lots of books and pamphlets of the Normandy and surrounding areas, as well as a small kitchen and dining area. We sincerely hope that we will be able to return to this absolutely fantastic B&B. The Phillips Family from Colorado, USA.

Siamo stati accolti in modo molto cordiale da Joelle nella sua casa immersa nel verde e con un grande giardino. La posizione è veramente strategica per visitare i luoghi dello sbarco, le stanze sono confortevoli, la colazione veramente ottima. Da consigliare

Nicest place we stayed of six different apts/hotels, included outstanding breakfast for the same average price. Quiet, pretty setting, room was pretty, newly redone. Omaha beach just down the road. You can see the place from the street easily. Joelle very welcoming, we are clumsy with French, she was happy to speak English. Highly recommended for Normandy visit, the town of Bayeux nearby wonderful.

Having just returned from a 7 night stay at this B and B, my Wife and I cannot praise this establishment enough. This was our first trip to France and we were both a little apprehensive in what to expect, from the moment we arrived, our host made us both very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for her. The photgraphs on the Web site do not do this B and B justice. We would both highly recommed La Ferme aux Chats, and we would be most upset and surprised if it did not win this year B and B award.

Loved our stay, wonderful breakfast each day, Joelle was very helpful with suggestions during our stay.

Very welcoming on arrival. Plenty to eat at breakfast,lots of infomation available.Joelle is a very nice lady who speaks quite good English. When we were leaving she gave me some cuttings from her flower garden.

Was a wonderful place to stay. Our host were so helpful and accommodating. We would stay again.

Joelles and Loics B&B is an outstanding location just on the edge of Formigny which is close to Omaha Beach. The Keepers are lovely people - always friendly and ready to help. The B&B is located in an old Farm-Buliding and there are many animals around. If you need a good place to stay in Normandy, la Ferme aux chats is the place you'd want!

We recently travelled from Ontario, Canada to stay at this wonderful B&B. We stayed for three nights with two teenage girls. The location was perfect to tour all of the D-Day sites. The facilities were great. Our hosts were fabulous! Breakfast each day was fantastic. There are many great restaurants within a half hour driving distance. I would highly recommend this B&B.

The service was very warm and friendly- and we so enjoyed our stay. We would come again!

Joelle was such a great hostess. We booked 2 of her rooms for 2 nights and they were wonderful and beautifully decorated. Wish we could have stayed longer. The breakfast was delicious as well. I would definitely go back if I have the chance and I highly recommend it.

We have stayed in B & Bs before and cannot rate this one highly enough...it was fantastic!!! We had a wonderful 3 night stay. Joelle, the owner, is warm, friendly, and VERY helpful. We could not have asked for anything more. She and her B & B are just perfect!!! We HIGHLY recommend it! Rick & Elaine Logan

La Ferme aux Chats was a nice relaxing place to stay, and a very convenient location for exploring Normandy and World War II history. Joelle was a warm and welcoming hostess, the room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfasts were delicious and food was plentiful; lots of fresh baked goods. We also purchased one of her sack lunches for one of our travel days. It proved to be quite lovely. I would highly recommend this B and B.

Well, what a wonderful experience! Joelle is an incredible hostess. We were the only guests during our visit so we were really spoiled by having the whole house to ourselves. The weather was perfect so we enjoyed a glass of wine on the patio each evening. Very convenient to all the D-Day beaches and the cemeteries. Bravo, Joelle!!

This is a very clean and comfortable B&B, located about 1/4 mile from the N13 a major highway. The farm grounds are well kept, and quite beautiful. The village is pretty as well. We picked this for proximity to all WW11 sites and for commuting to Mont Saint Michele as well many other sites in the Normandy region. Keeping value in mind we could not have done better. Joelle and Loic were very friendly and informative and that is invaluable when visiting a foreign country. Breakfasts are delicious and filling, fruits, breads, jams, yogurts, juice and coffee all homemade and local products. We could not have been more pleased with our stay. Amber and Ken USA

The owners we friendly and very helpful, we were made to feel at home. The location for the D-Day Beach is excelent. We will stay there again if in the region.

La Ferme aux Chats is a beautiful farmhouse. The rooms were exceedingly clean and the bathroom was lovely. It was great to be able to sit outside in the evening and enjoy a glass of wine in the late summer sunshine! Our hosts recommended we visit the American and German war memorials to see the contrast between the two, and we were so glad we did - we even went on to a British one afterwards as well and the difference between all three was startling. A trip well worth making. I would definitely recommend Le Ferme aux Chats and will glady stay again if I am in the area!

Booked two rooms for two nights based off of the reviews from this site and we were not disappointed. Actually the pictures really don't do the place justice. This location is just far enough away (10 miles) from the hussle and bussle of Bayuex and so very quiet at night...reminded me of sleeping at my grandparents farm in the country...the church bells ring at 7 am and pm and at noon...actually every town we stayed in we heard church bells everyday...became our theme song. Anyway..lovely people who run it, the beds are comfortable, the bathrooms small but modern and the breakfast so yummy. I would stay here again and even longer.

Great place, absolutely beautiful. Joelle, the owner takes pride in doing a great job here. Would love to go back one day

We stayed at La Ferme Aux Chats for 2 nights. Our room, as well as the kitchen and sitting room, were very clean and neat. The breakfast, both delicious and satisfying, included croissants, French bread, crepes with an assortment of home made jams, coffee, tea and fresh fruit. The kitchen was open to guests to use at any time of the day. Wi fi service as well as television is available. Very close to the D-Day beaches and American cemetery and museum. Joelle was a lovely, friendly and kind host.

We were fortunate to spend 3 days in this charming Inn. Joelle and Loic made our stay so warm and comfortable. Breakfast included home made bread and jam. They were both so helpful to us.The accommodations and location were just perfect. It's only a 5 minute drive to Omaha Beach. We would love to return to this wonderful inn. Thank you Joelle and Loic for everything. Bob and Renee Jeske Redwood City, California

I spent my second times in this farmhouse. I strongly recommend this accomodation for everyone! Hope, I will come back in the future. Thanx, Joelle and Loic!

After spending a nice, but hectic week in Paris; La Ferme aux Chats was a peaceful respite. We have great memories of sitting on the patio drinking wine and relaxing in the afternoon. This B & B was close to the beaches of Normandy and an easy drive to Mont-St-Michel. The house was very clean and comfortable. Our hostess, Joelle, made us feel very welcome.

We stayed 2 nights and found this B&B a wonderful launching spot for exploring Normandy- particularly the WWII sights. Clean and well decorated rooms. Quiet little village, but easy access to main routes. Wonderful breakfast. Look forward to another stay in the future.

Both rooms were large and clean, owner was very welcoming and helpful. Would use this bed and breakfast again.

Had a great time in Normandy. Joelle and Loic were very hospitable and had a great location. Hope to visit again soon. Ben

Joelle was a great hostess, warm and accommodating! Very comfortable B&B, outstanding value too. Have allergies...don't worry, all cats are outdoor animals and were not intrusive when we were enjoying the beautiful gardens. Excellent location to D-day sites. We will not hesitate to stay here again when we return to this part of France.

Everything about La Ferme Aux Chats was wonderful, especially Joelle. She was helpful, accomodating and a perfect hostess. john & laura from Reading, MA

We arrived tired, after a long trip to the port on the British side and an hour's trip from Cherbourg. Our welcome could not have been warmer! We were treated to a look at Joelle's garden and to meet the animals . Our room was spotless in a relatively new anex - a converted barn and just was we needed after our trip. La ferme aux Chats is ideally placed for the coast and the D-day landing sites or Bayeux. We visited the American cemetery and were moved by the experience. We could whole-heartedly recommend La Ferme aux Chats to other potential guests.We intedn to use it again next year. Many thanks to Joelle and Loic Family Hall

Joelle was a lovely hostess. Everything designed for the comfort and pleasure of the guests. The four of us enjoyed our short stay and we walked to the restuarant nearby which was adequate. Omaha beach just 4 k down the road.

I am from Hungary, I found this nice farm house in the internet, when I started planning my D-day tour. The location is perfect to visit the sites. If you like the well-equipped, peaceful, clean, tidy accomodation with a lovely host, Joelle, who serves delicious home-made jams for breakfast, choose this!!! Value for money! Thanx again, Joelle!

Onze eerste vakantie in Normandië was fantastisch! En daar heeft onze gastvrouw een groot stuk aan mee geholpen, ze is een echte moeder voor haar gasten en staat hen met raad en daad bij i.v.m. met hun bezoek aan Normandië, ze kent haar streek zeer goed en speelt de leukste plaatsen door aan haar gasten. Heel gezellige, huislijke sfeer, je voelt je er echt welkom!! Thanx Joëlle!!! We'll come again!!!

Four of us dropped in unexpectedly in November 2009 and were greeted graciously by Joelle. She was a lovely hostess and we ended up staying three nights. She even went so far as to accommodate my celiac disease which isn't easy. I hated to even leave a glowing review as I'd love to keep this lovely B&B my very own secret. I'd highly recommend the Farm of the Cats and would gladly stay again.

We only stayed two days but by the time we left we felt completly at home. Joelle and Loic are charming, well-travelled people who know how to make their guests feel welcome. Their restaurant recommendations were outstanding - they even went to the trouble of calling and making reservations for us. As far as a place to use as a base for visiting the Cemetaries and landing beaches, the location is superb. We'd go back in a heartbeat and would certainly recommend it to our friends. It's a gem.

We stayed at Ferme aux Chats two years ago and our most recent stay in October, 2009 confirmed our opinion then: Joelle and Loic Rivoallan manage this bed and breakfast as they would their own home. We were treated as guests, not customers, and were welcomed with hot tea and cakes when we arrived. The room, as before, was immaculate, with plenty of space, a roomy bathroom with shower and large sink. They have added free Wi-Fi which was most welcome. We were free to use their refrigerator to store sandwich materials and wine for our evening relaxation on this wonderful little farm with chickens, ducks, cats and one sheep. When fresh fruit is in season Joelle gathers it from her own garden for a breakfast treat. She also makes fresh jams from her fruits, also served in the morning. We would stay no where else in Normandy, as this homey 17th century farm is central to the D-Day beaches, Bayeux, Caen and even Mont St. Michel and Rennes (a full day adventure there!). We will be back!

Only stayed one night but had a great time. Joëlle made our stay relaxing and pleasant.

the service is perfect, the rooms are perfect, the peolpe are perfect, we did have a great time. Thank you Joëlle and Loic

My family and I stayed at the Ferme aux Chats recently and would recommend it to anyone. Joelle is an excellent host and super nice to talk to. The inn is very nice. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. The breakfast is more than adequate and tea/cakes are served at night. There is a shared living room with satellite TV in English and many books about Normandy. The location is also great...only 5 minutes to Omaha beach, the American Cemetery or the German cemetery. Bayeux is also only 10 minutes away for evening dining and shopping. I'd recommend La Ferme aux Chats to anyone.

We had a lovely 13 day trip to all parts of France. One of the highlights was our stay at the "Cat Farm". Joelle was a lovely hostess and cook. We ate like kings and enjoyed the beautiful property. We wish we could have stayed there longer. Joy, Houston, TX

A good balance on the personal service, excellent touch, the best athmospere with it´s own design and feeling. Wonderful guestrooms, excellent bathroom and breakfast. Just lovely!

There were 8 of us and we had the place for a two nights. I wished we had stayed longer. Of the European tour, my visiting family enjoyed this and Paris the best. Next year, and with another brother, we will be back. It is a nice arrangement, great location, sensitive proprieteress, beautiful grounds. I liked the tour of the garden. Really kiwis in Normandie? I have stayed in several B&Bs in Normandie and all of them were nice, but I would like to come back here and get to know people and places a little better.

Stayed in a group of 6 for 1 night. Lovely stay with a very friendly owner. Would recommend strongly

My stay of several nights at la Ferme aux Chats was absolutely delightful. My hosts were extremely helpful in every respect, the breakfasts were pure Normandy at her best, and I slept like a baby every night. This is a rare find, and I shall return.

Lovely French exerience. Food was fantastic with strong local and French input. Owner sopke English well and was very helpful in explaining best sites to see. Accommodation is a farm house with cats, dogs, ducks and sheep and they were also very friendly! Very comfortable and welcoming stay. We would go back.

We have been 5 days in this first class B&B. Mrs. Loelle does everything to make shure here guests have a pleasure stay in this very nice old farm, with a good parking place for our car, very nice room and very clean. Beautifull.

We stayed at this marvelous Bed and Breakfast prior to a visit to Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetary. The owners, Joëlle & Loïc, are very friendly, the rooms were clean. Free WiFi, everything you would want. The setting is picturesque. In the morning we had the included a Traditional French Breakfast the owner, Joëlle even made a variety of jams for the various breads. This is an excellant value and excellant place to stay if you are traveling in Normandy. The map posted on the bedandbreakfast.com website is incorrect, The inn is located in the town of Formigny, France directly accross the street from the church. Formigny is less than 3 miles to Omaha Beach.

We stayed in early October, 2007 and found the location, the room and amenities to be wonderful. The owner manager Joelle was kind and thoughtful, treating us as guests in her home rather than as paying customers. Our days here set the tone for a marvelous visit to France and showed that the French are a warm and delightful people, even with Americans! We hightly recommend a stay here for D-Day excursions as it is convenient to all the historical sites.