The Archway
The entrance to the central courtyard of the Haras is framed by the two beautiful, horse and carriage sized, stone archways. The bell (which stays silent these days) used to summon the field workers back for ‘dejeuner’ and also mark the end of the day’s labour.
It was an uplifting way to start the day to see the dawn break through the Haras du Gazon archway last weekend.
The beautiful red climber
is a Virginia Creeper, rather than a true ivy. After its glory days of autumn colour have faded, we’ll need to draw a line and set some boundaries – the windows will need to be reclaimed and growth reaching the guttering will have to stop there…
The graceful curve of the bridge
at the end of the main courtyard gives it an ornamental look but this beautiful stone structure actually serves as a road bridge over the stream for the local lane to pass over. It still surprises me to see a car go by here. The fallen leaves are from the tall poplars -the first of the large trees on the Haras to show any autumn colour.
Our location
Near historic Falaise in central, rural Normandy, less than an hour from the English Channel coastWhere we are
Gite Almé
An inspired seamless blend of farmhouse style and spacious modern livingGite Baloubet
Comfortable open-plan space with spectacular mezzanine floor and balcony Gite Cor de la Brière
A picture postcard French orangerie style entrance invites you in Gite Double Espoir
Original oak beams and glorious garden and rural viewsGarden and grounds
Formal parterre and water lily garden, landscaped lake, 20m swimming pool, tennis courts and moreGarden and grounds
Lots to see and do
From medieval castles, Bayeux and D-Day beaches to donkey trekking, quad bikes, kayaking and fishingLocal area
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