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Manoir de Chivré
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Manoir de Chivré is located in Calvados, Normandie. The venue accommodates up to 300 guests, with on-site accommodation for 106 guests, from €11,000.

Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .

Capacity
Up to 300 guests
Accommodation
12 bedrooms · 106 guests
From
€11,000
Season
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Location
Calvados, Normandie
Sleeps
106 guests
Exclusivity
Full exclusivity included
Catering
External caterers welcome
Wet-Weather Plan
Les Arches provides shelter from weather while keeping guests outdoors.
Nearest Airport
Caen-Carpiquet Airport (40 minutes)

About This Venue

Soaring stone arches and candlelit Norman countryside charm

A charming 2-hectare Norman manor estate with historic arches, peaceful gardens, and full on-site accommodation for up to 106 guests, perfect for intimate to mid-sized celebrations.

Owned by Laurence and Christophe

Languages: FrenchEnglish

The Venue History

Norman manor with 16th-century arches

The manor features 16th-century arches that are a defining architectural feature of the property. The Maison des Mariés (newlyweds' house) was formerly the baker's cottage, with an original baker's oven still present on the property.

Notable Features

  • • 16th-century Arches With 17-meter Ceiling Height
  • • Exposed Stone Walls
  • • Exposed Beams
  • • Wrought-iron Gazebo
  • • Historic Baker's Oven

Spaces & Capacity

This venue can accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated dinner.

Reception Hall

Indoor
180
Seated
300
Cocktail
200
m²
200
Ceremony
dinner dancing cocktail ceremony
  • Exposed Stone Walls
  • Oak Hardwood Dance Floor

Les Arches

Outdoor
180
Cocktail
100
m²
140
Ceremony
ceremony cocktail brunch dancing
  • 16th-century Arches
  • 17-meter Ceiling Height

Children's Room (Petite Salle Cocktail)

Indoor
30
Seated
35
m²
children_activities dining meetings
  • Separate Restrooms
  • Adjacent To Cocktail Arches

Ceremony

Ceremony types

Secular Symbolic

Outdoor ceremony locations

  • Wrought-iron gazebo by the stream (bohemian, country style)
  • Under the arches (solemn, formal)
  • Manor lawn (majestic)

Wet-weather backup

Les Arches provides shelter from weather while keeping guests outdoors.

Accommodation

Bedrooms
12
Sleeps
106
Bridal Suite
Yes
private bathroom shower

Manoir

manoir (Manor)
6 bedrooms Sleeps 14

La Longère

gite (Cottage)
5 bedrooms Sleeps 12

Maison des Mariés

cottage
1 bedroom Sleeps 2

Chalets

chalet
Sleeps 86

Dates fill up fast. Check availability before you fall in love.

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Pricing & Packages

From €11,000

Saturday only venue rental from 8:00 AM to 5:00 AM the following morning.

Minimum 1 nights

What’s included

  • Les Arches cocktail area with festive string lights
  • Small cocktail room/children's room
  • La Charreterie with string lights
  • Reception hall with wrought-iron chairs with cushions, tables, string lights and decoration
  • Kitchen with professional equipment
  • Master bedroom suite with bathroom
  • Male and female changing rooms
  • Covered car park with stone pillars

Not included

  • catering
  • beverages
  • decoration beyond provided string lights
  • DJ or sound system
  • external caterer

Security deposit: €1,500

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Exclusive Use
On-site Accommodation
Allows External Caterers
LGBT Friendly
Child Friendly
Outdoor Ceremony
Plan B Options
Disabled Facilities

Amenities & Activities

Library
Fountain/Water Feature
Brunch Available
On-site Parking
Furniture Provided

2-hectare park surrounded by abundant vegetation with numerous varied flowers and watched over by century-old trees. Stream running through property provides soothing backdrop.

Pets Allowed Wheelchair Accessible

Getting There

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By Air

  • Caen-Carpiquet Airport 40 minutes

By Train

  • Lison Train Station 10 minutes

Key Distances

  • Caen 40 minutes
  • Bayeux 20 minutes
  • Saint-Lô 20 minutes

Calvados, France

Heart of Normandy countryside with abundant vegetation, century-old trees, and a peaceful stream

Nearby villages: Bayeux, Saint-Lô
Nearby attractions: D-Day landing beaches, Bayeux Cathedral, American Cemetery

A Typical Wedding Weekend

An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Manoir de Chivré will confirm your own weekend's actual schedule.

Friday

Arrival & welcome

Guests arrive over the afternoon and settle in. Many couples host a relaxed welcome dinner or drinks the evening before, so everyone is together before the day itself.

Saturday

The wedding day

Ceremony, photographs, and reception typically run across the afternoon into the evening, followed by dancing and celebrations late into the night.

Sunday

Farewell brunch

A slower morning together, often with a farewell brunch, before guests depart over the course of the day.

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