Experiencesthat lastforever. — Domaine de la Cour des Lys, wedding and event venue in Calvados, Normandy.
Welcome to the Domaine de la Cour des Lys.
Exceptional weddings · Inspiring seminars · 4-star accommodation
Elevate your events
in an exceptional venue.
The wedding you dream of
Full estate exclusivity to celebrate your union in an exceptional setting.
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Bring your teams together
Seminars, workshops and company evenings — an inspiring setting 10 minutes from Caen.
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82 beds, 4-star quality
Suites, lodgings and a chic dormitory restored within the former post-house stables.
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A former coaching inn
Three centuries of history lovingly restored, in the heart of the Norman countryside.
Discover“More than a venue — a story to write together.”
Whether you are planning a dream wedding, a family celebration, a small professional gathering or any other special event, our estate is the perfect setting for your private and corporate occasions. Nestled in the heart of Normandy, in Calvados, the Domaine de la Cour des Lys offers an enchanting, serene environment that invites celebration, productive exchanges and lasting memories.
Let the history of the place carry you — and write your own.
Full estate exclusivity included for weddings.
Spaces reserved for your team for seminars.
Halls & lounges
to host & to gather.
Our spaces are personalised to your theme, carefully decorated to offer a warm atmosphere and equipped for organisational comfort. Host your meetings and your private or professional events at the Domaine de la Cour des Lys, in an intimate or convivial setting: business dinners, dining cocktails, product launches, festive evenings, weddings, anniversaries…
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Accommodation
elegance & restraint, four stars.
Stay at the Domaine de la Cour des Lys in one of its sumptuous chic-spirited rooms, restored within the former post-house stables and inn. Soft tones, noble materials, fine bedding, restored antique furniture and vintage objects — a subtle blend of period and contemporary.
A total of 82 beds on site and over fifty more nearby.
Beds made, bath linen and welcome products provided.
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Outdoor spaces
lounge atmosphere, refined.
The COUR D'HONNEUR is a true open-air reception hall of 1,500 m², enclosed and anchored at its centre by a magnificent 4-metre cast-iron period fountain. A magical place: a natural backdrop for stunning photos, a chic and glamorous ceremony, or a memorable cocktail on the south-facing stone terrace.
The PARK of 2.5 wooded hectares is ideal for civil ceremonies and team-building activities. Surrounded by a thousand-coloured ribbon of trees, experience a moment rich in emotion. It also includes a pétanque court.
A private, free CAR PARK of 120 spaces, lit and supervised, accessible to coaches.
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A 2.5-hectare estate,open to the Norman countryside.
Cour d'Honneur · Open-air reception hall · 1,500 m²Full estate exclusivity included for weddings
The period fountain,signature of the Cour d'Honneur.
Period cast iron · 4 metres tall · centrepiece of your photos10-cm shallow basin, safe for children
Our Citroën HY
1972 — signature piece of the Estate
1972. That year, this HY was driving the roads of Normandy. Fifty years later, carefully restored, it pours champagne in the Cour d'Honneur — cocktail bar for your weddings, coffee truck for your seminars, photobooth, DJ booth, or a backdrop for your finest photos.
A piece that never leaves the Estate — it is part of it.
A setting sized
for your events.
- 640 m²
- of modular spaces
- Up to 500
- guests welcomed
- 82
- beds on site
- 2.5 ha
- of landscaped park
- 120
- parking spaces
- 10 min
- from central Caen
“Charm, refinement and all of it within an elegant restraint. A bucolic place where time stands still.”
What if you got married midweek?
A quarter of the weddings celebrated at the Estate take place during the week. Reduced rates (−25% on the overall budget), vendors more available and focused on you, the venue accessible 6–9 months out instead of 18, and an extended weekend format that turns the day into a real stay with your guests.
Everything about the Estate.
- The Estate is located at Les Housses, on the RD 613, in Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne (Thue et Mue, 14740), Calvados. Direct access via the N13 motorway: only 1 km from junction 35. The Estate is 10 minutes from Caen station, 10 minutes from Bayeux station, 7 minutes from Caen-Carpiquet airport and 20 minutes from the Ouistreham ferry terminal. 2h15 from Paris.
- The Estate adapts to every scale: from an intimate wedding of 50 guests to a grand celebration of up to 300 seated for dinner, and up to 500 standing for cocktails. For professional gatherings, from 2 people for coworking or hiring a meeting room.
- 82 beds are available on site, spread across suites, lodgings and a chic dormitory restored within the former post-house stables and inn. Beds are made, bath linen and welcome products provided.
- Yes — this is our signature format for weddings: full estate exclusivity is always included. The entire site, gardens and accommodation are reserved exclusively for you. For corporate events (seminars, conferences), full privatisation is also possible.
- Yes, the Estate is open all year, winter and summer, weekdays and weekends, hosting weddings and private events as well as seminars and corporate events. Thanks to a careful renovation and a latest-generation heat-pump system, comfort remains optimal in every season — even in the coldest winter.
- Weddings, birthdays, family reunions, christenings, corporate seminars, conferences, company evenings, team-building days, workshops and offices by the hour or day — all our spaces adapt to your chosen format.
- Yes, very easily. The Portsmouth-Ouistreham ferry arrives only 20 minutes' drive from the Estate — the simplest option for guests coming from the UK, who can board their car the night before and arrive directly on site. Caen-Carpiquet airport is just 7 minutes away.
- Yes, our 1972 Citroën HY — carefully restored and inseparable from the Estate. It serves as a champagne bar, coffee truck, photobooth or DJ booth, for weddings and corporate events alike. A signature piece that never leaves the Estate. Price on request.
- Yes, the Estate has a dedicated children's room where they can play freely while the adults enjoy the evening — close to the reception hall, in a safe setting. Practical for long receptions and much appreciated by parents.
- Yes. The 4-metre period cast-iron fountain at the centre of the Cour d'Honneur rests on a deliberately very shallow basin — only 10 cm of water. Children can play nearby safely, and parents can enjoy the cocktail with peace of mind.
- Yes, a dedicated caterer's pantry is provided for final plating, dressing and service. It has its own separate access for added discretion. A logistical comfort appreciated by kitchen teams, and impeccable timing for your guests.
- Yes, a 145 m² covered porch complements the outdoor spaces — ideal as a plan B for cocktails or the civil ceremony in uncertain weather, without giving up the open-air feel. In heavy rain, the Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette halls take over.
- Neither. No vendors are imposed: you remain free to bring your own caterers, florists, photographers, DJs and wedding planners — or to choose from our trusted address book of partners who regularly work at the Estate. And no corkage fee is charged on the drinks you bring. Our role is to make your event easier, not to constrain it.
A responsible approach.
To welcome guests is also to take care of what surrounds us. At the Domaine de la Cour des Lys, we live this responsibility quietly, in our everyday choices.
Heritage restored, not rebuilt
The former 18th-century coaching inn has been rehabilitated with respect for its architecture, rather than replaced with a new build.
On-site accommodation
With 82 beds at the heart of the Estate, your guests have only one journey to make — fewer cars, fewer shuttles, less footprint.
Norman partners
Our address book favours regional professionals — florists, caterers, craftspeople who source locally and limit transport.
Biodiversity preserved
Park maintained without pesticides, late-mowing zones to let the flora rise, selective waste sorting. The old trees stay, and the flowers grow where they choose.
Controlled energy
The large reception halls are heated by hydronic underfloor heating powered by a heat pump — winter and summer comfort, with significantly reduced energy consumption.
Reaching the Estate.
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Parking
Free parking for 120 vehicles, accessible to coaches. Two complimentary electric vehicle charging sockets.
By train
10 minutes from Caen station and 10 minutes from Bayeux station.
Estate shuttle available on request.
By plane
7 minutes' drive from Caen-Carpiquet airport and 1 hour from Deauville airport.
Estate shuttle available on request.
By ferry — from England
Just 20 minutes from Ouistreham port (Portsmouth-Ouistreham ferry) — the easiest option for guests travelling from the United Kingdom.
Estate shuttle available on request.
By car — from Caen
Take the N13 towards Thue et Mue. Exit 35, then head to Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne via the RD 613 — the Estate is only 1 km from the junction. 10 minutes from central Caen.
Office hours
Tuesday – Saturday · 8 am – 12 pm · 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm