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Sées Cathedral
approx. 5.5 km
A Gothic cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Séez for the whole Orne department. Raised to the rank of minor basilica in 1871, it has been a listed historic monument since 1875.
Château la Gauchetière: a stay near Sées, with a pool, in Normandy
Château la Gauchetière, at Chailloué in the Orne, is offered by Expedia as a large holiday house in the countryside, with a heated outdoor pool, garden, fire pit and billiard room. Ten bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and fireplaces make it a place for families and groups, five kilometres from Sées Cathedral.
At a glance
- Location
- Chailloué, Orne department (Normandy), about 5 km from Sées and 19 km from Argentan as the crow flies
- Accommodation
- Château let as a holiday home, according to the Expedia listing, in a rural setting; the building’s history is not documented in the sources consulted
- Highlights
- Heated, fenced outdoor pool, garden, fire pit, billiards, fitness area, fully equipped kitchen, fireplaces, 10 bathrooms, free Wi-Fi
- Guest rating
- 9.4/10 from 13 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 11:30 am
- Good to know
- No pets · non-smoking property · parties and group events not allowed · breakfast available at extra cost
Staying at Château la Gauchetière: pool, garden and a big dining table in the Orne
To stay at Château la Gauchetière is to have a large house to yourselves rather than a hotel room. Expedia describes it as a château for families in a rural setting, with a heated, fenced outdoor pool, a garden, a fire pit, a barbecue and sun loungers. Indoors, a billiard room, table football, table tennis, books, games and video games fill the evenings.
On the comfort side, the rooms have free Wi-Fi and fireplaces; the ten bathrooms offer a bath, shower or bidet, with hairdryers, towels and toiletries. The kitchen has a dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster, blender and coffee grinder, with a separate dining room. A study area with desk, monitor and printer, a washing machine, a tumble dryer and a fitness area complete the picture.
The listing also mentions a garage, food delivery and breakfast available at an extra charge. The château is non-smoking and bed linen is provided, with a sofa bed as extra capacity for larger parties.
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Chailloué and its surroundings: a little Norman history
- 12th century – The Château de Médavy, 8 km away, is already a stronghold of the Duchy of Normandy.
- 1392 – The manor of Chailloué is mentioned in a transaction as a fief held from the Count of Alençon.
- Late 15th century – The Château d’Ô is built at Mortrée and later remodelled in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- 18th century – The Château de Médavy takes on its classical form, inspired by Mansart.
- 1871 – Pope Pius IX raises Sées Cathedral to the rank of minor basilica; it has been a listed historic monument since 1875.
- 2016 – Chailloué becomes a new commune by merging with Neuville-près-Sées and Marmouillé.
The sources consulted give no history of Château la Gauchetière itself: the building has no article of its own and the listing does not trace its origins. It should not be confused with the Château de Chailloué, a residence partly dating from the 14th century about 1.3 km away. This page therefore sticks to the local context.
The area is crossed by the river Don and served by a junction on the A88: Chailloué is 5 km from Sées, 9 km from Le Merlerault and 18 km from Gacé, not far from the Haras national du Pin.
Facilities and services at Château la Gauchetière
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); they may vary from room to room.
Rooms & bathrooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Fireplaces and sofa bed
- 10 bathrooms with bath, shower or bidet
- Hairdryer, towels, soap and shampoo
- Bed linen provided
- Central heating
Kitchen & living areas
- Equipped kitchen: oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher
- Fridge, kettle, toaster, blender, coffee grinder
- Separate dining room
- Smart TV and video games
- Breakfast available at extra cost
Leisure & outdoors
- Heated, fenced outdoor pool
- Garden, barbecue, fire pit and sun loungers
- Billiards, table football and table tennis
- Fitness area and stereo system
Services
- Garage and on-site parking
- Washing machine, tumble dryer and laundry
- Desk, computer monitor and printer
- Food delivery, fire extinguisher and first-aid kit
Where to find it at Chailloué: five kilometres from Sées, between Alençon and Argentan
The château is at Chailloué, a new commune in the Orne created in 2016 with Neuville-près-Sées and Marmouillé. The village is 5 km from Sées, 7 km from Surdon station (services towards Argentan and Alençon) and 6 km from Nonant-le-Pin station; junction 17 of the A88 is in the commune. A car remains the most practical way to get around.
Within 15 km, Expedia lists Sées Cathedral, the Château de Médavy and the Haras national du Pin, and also mentions horse riding nearby. In Sées, besides the cathedral, there are the Palais d’Argentré, a canons’ lodging and a museum of religious art.
Further afield, Argentan is about twenty kilometres away, Alençon about 26 km as the crow flies, and Camembert, birthplace of the cheese of the same name, about 27 km.
Distances (as the crow flies from Chailloué)
| Chailloué (village) | approx. 100 m |
| Church of Saint-Paterne de Montrond | approx. 4 km |
| Macé | approx. 4.5 km |
| Sées Cathedral | approx. 5.5 km |
| Château de Médavy | approx. 8 km |
| Château d'Ô | approx. 8 km |
| Haras national du Pin | approx. 10 km |
| Argentan | approx. 19 km |
| Alençon | approx. 26 km |
| Camembert | approx. 27 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the listing’s coordinates, which correspond to the centre of Chailloué.
What to see around Chailloué and Château la Gauchetière
Château de Médavy
approx. 8 km
An 18th-century classical residence inspired by Mansart, fully protected as a historic monument. It succeeds a 12th-century stronghold of the Duchy of Normandy.
Château d'Ô
approx. 8 km
A residence from the late 15th century, remodelled in the 16th and 17th centuries, in the commune of Mortrée. It is partly protected as a historic monument.
Haras national du Pin stud farm
approx. 10 km
The oldest of the French national stud farms, at Le Pin-au-Haras. The site is partly protected as a historic monument and lies in the heart of the Orne countryside.
Argentan
approx. 19 km
A sub-prefecture of the Orne department, crossed by the river Orne, with over 13,000 inhabitants. The town has a 14th-century castle.
Alençon
approx. 26 km
The prefecture of the Orne, a town known for its lace and printing industry. It lies at the crossroads of the Paris–Brittany and Rouen–Tours routes.
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Who is Château la Gauchetière for?
Families
A heated, fenced pool, garden, table football, table tennis and video games: plenty to keep children and adults busy.
Large groups
Ten bathrooms, an equipped kitchen with a separate dining room and a study area suit stays with many guests. Parties are not allowed.
Horse and heritage lovers
The Haras national du Pin, the châteaux of Médavy and Ô and Sées Cathedral are between 5 and 11 km away.
Explorers of inland Normandy
Between Sées, Argentan and Alençon, the south of the Orne offers countryside, hedgerows and small towns to discover by car.
Good to know before booking Château la Gauchetière
- Check-in is from 4 pm; check-out is at 11:30 am.
- Pets are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking.
- Parties and group events are strictly forbidden on the property.
- Terraces and balconies may not be suitable for children: if in doubt, contact the property before arrival through the booking confirmation.
- On arrival, photo ID and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be requested; extra charges may apply for additional guests.
- Breakfast is available at an extra charge; parking and a garage are on site.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château la Gauchetière?
Yes, it can be booked on Expedia as a holiday house at Chailloué, in the Orne. The listing describes it as a château for families in a rural setting, with a pool.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes: the listing mentions a heated, fenced outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11:30 am.
Can you hold a party?
No: parties and group events are strictly forbidden on the property.
What is there to see near Château la Gauchetière?
Sées Cathedral is about 5 km away, the châteaux of Médavy and Ô 8 km, the Haras national du Pin about ten kilometres, and Argentan and Alençon 19 and 26 km.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château la Gauchetière listing on Expedia.
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