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The history of the farm
Key dates
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14th century
Date of construction of the first buildings, under the name of Manoir de Bièville. At the time, Normandy was on the front line in the war between the Crown of England and the Kingdom of France during the so-called Hundred Years' War.
1463
In 1463, the Manor became the possession of Anne de Chastel, who inherited the Estate.
It remained the property of the family until the end of the 17th century. In 1710, the daughter of the Lord of Bièville married Jean Antoine de Costard, sieur de la Rançonnière and thus gave his name to the Domaine. The entire Manor was then rebuilt.
Only the tower is preserved and even today you can admire the trompe l'oeil murals representing a gigantic dovecote. On June 15, 1927, the porch was listed in the supplementary inventory of historic buildings and on November 5, 1970, the facades of the Manor and the roofs were also listed there.
1944
The Second World War.
The Rançonnière farm was requisitioned by the German army and became a German military camp. Surrounded by flat fields, it becomes an air base. On June 6, 1944, the village of Crépon was liberated due to its proximity to the beaches of Arromanches. The activity of the Ferme de la Rançonnière is gradually returning to normal operations.
1967
In July 1967, the bed and breakfast business began timidly, when a couple of Belgian tourists broke down in front of the building and, unable to find availability in a local hotel, the owner at the time offered them , to help them out, room and board for the evening.
These were the first customers of La Rançonnière, the first in a long series which still continues today.
Today
La Ferme de la Rançonnière is a charming hotel that welcomes you in an authentic and warm setting. You can enjoy the comfort of its rooms, the gourmet restaurant, the spa and the garden. Come and live an unforgettable experience in the heart of historic Normandy.