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Ferme St-Siméon

Address: Rue Adolphe-Marais on D513 to Trouville, Honfleur, 14600
Phone: 02-31-81-78-00
www.fermesaintsimeon.fr

Price range: $$$$
Location: Honfleur

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Fodor's Review:

The story goes that this 19th-century manor house was the birthplace of Impressionism, and that its park inspired Monet and Sisley. Inside, the décor is a rich mix of 19th-century elegance—rich fabrics, grand paintings, Louis Seize chairs—and down-home Norman delights, with rustic antiques, ancient beams, and half-timbered walls casting a deliciously cozy spell. Guest rooms are opulent, with pastel colors, floral wallpaper, antiques, and period accents. Those in the converted stables are quieter but have less character. Be aware, however, that the high prices have more to do with the hotel's reputation than with the amenities it offers (although spa treatments are among them). Under chef Patrick Ogheard, the sophisticated restaurant (closed February to mid-March and Monday; no lunch Tuesday) specializes in fish; the cheese board does justice to the region, as does the EUR 125 gastronomic menu. A second (slightly) more modest restaurant, La Table Toutain, opened in 2007. Pros: famed historic charm; superb cuisine. Cons: expensive (but many would say worth it); bland annex rooms.

Hotel Details: 32 rooms, 3 suites
In-room: no a/c, refrigerator, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: 2 restaurants, tennis court, pool, some pets allowed.
Rate includes: 2 meals
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V