Our Château estate is just 15 minutes from the British Normandy Memorial.
Our three on site accommodations now offer a combined extended capacity from 132 to 187
Nestled in the picturesque Normandy countryside, our beautiful Château estate offers an idyllic setting for your next school trip. Ideally located just 20 minutes from the historic D-Day Landing Beaches and only 15 minutes for the British Normandy Memorial and Winston Churchill Education Centre. Providing an unparalleled opportunity for students to explore and learn, our Château estate offers wonderful educational opportunities for both Primary and Secondary school pupils.
Our charming 17th-century Château du Baffy offers a rich history and can sleep up to 63, our Villa Mathilde can sleep up to 68 and our NEW Woodland Village can sleep up to 48 students.
We offer many different packages, and can accommodate a variety of excursions to suit your needs. Simply get in touch with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Travel Advisors to see how we can tailor a bespoke trip to suit the needs of your school.
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Latest News!
We would like to announce the arrival of our NEW Woodland Village
Two years in the making, our unique Woodland Village compromises of eight student pods catering for up-to 48 pupils. In addition, the new Village also includes accommodation for eight teachers ensuring your school group are safe and secure within the private and secluded setting. The development nestles just 50 metres from the main Château and adjacent Villa Mathilde.
Family Owned Since 1998
Owned by Select School Travel founder John Bowden since 1998, Château du Baffy has been in the family for nearly 30 years! Our fantastic and dedicated team have been hosting school trips at the Château since Select began 10 years ago. Our experienced French head chef Thierry, provides high-quality, delicious meals tailored to British school groups tastes and dietary needs.
Read more about the fascinating history surrounding the origins of our 17th Century Château, including a diary dating back to 1944 from former resident Anne de Vigneral who stayed here during the invasion when German troops were stationed at the Château.
Explore our Château
Discover the enchanting beauty of our Château du Baffy in our captivating video tour. This film offers an exclusive look into the grandeur of our historic Normandy estate, showcasing its stunning period architecture and lush surroundings. Glide through the elegant reception rooms that echo centuries of history, and meet Thierry, our talented French chef, who brings authentic culinary artistry to life for your students. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a true masterpiece of French heritage!
Gallery
Excellent food and catering - delicious food and good for allergies / restrictions and attention given to needs of customers, amazing welcome and people, very friendly, highly recommended, perfect location very tranquil.
Valerie Chamberlain, Head of Languages, Davenies School
A hidden gem. For groups visiting Normandy, what more could you ask for. The warmest welcome, amazing hosts, traditional setting in the heart of the countryside. The staff could not be more helpful. Thank you.
Mr & Mrs Hiller, June 2019
I stayed here July 2022 and had a wonderful time. The location was absolutely perfect to check out all of the local historical and tourist sites. All the amazing things we did during our stay were all just a short drive away. There's fantastic access to the D-day beach landing sites, other WW2 historical landmarks, museums, stunning towns, gorgeous beaches and even an outdoor swimming pool just a 15 minute drive away. I'd definitely recommend to anybody visiting the area.
Shughes, August 2022
A great place for a group visit. Well located for DDay beaches and memorials. Plenty of parking and easy to find. Variety of room options from single to ‘dormitory’ which are fairly basic but perfectly adequate. All meals were good for both quality and quantity. The bar was well stocked. However the staff are fantastic! Nothing was too much trouble. Friendly, helpful always on hand. Our experience with booking was very good.
Do kelly, June 2024
