Domaine de Primard

Guainville, France

Just one hour west of Paris, an eighteenth-century estate set among French gardens, orchards, and riverside paths, blending understated elegance with a true sense of escape.

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Property Overview

An hour west of Paris, Domaine de Primard is an eighteenth-century estate surrounded by vast French gardens, orchards, and riverside paths. Once Catherine Deneuve’s country home, it blends understated elegance with a sense of escape, an ideal countryside alternative to a Paris stay. Its four buildings, Bistronomic Restaurant, and Susanne Kaufmann spa make it a compelling retreat for those seeking culture, nature, and refined privacy within easy reach of the capital.

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  • $100 credit per stay
  • Complimentary breakfast for two

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Agent Tips

  • Explore the gardens with Gérard, the head gardener, and discover the “Jardin Remarquable” grounds (Domaine de Primard is the only hotel in France to hold this distinction).
  • Enjoy a walk in the Giverny Gardens by Claude Monet, just a half-hour drive from the hotel.
  • Perfect pre/post international flight, you can skip the Paris traffic on your way to Giverny or Normandy, and enjoy a true countryside escape.
Accommodations

A refined and timeless setting.

Domaine de Primard is home to thirty-nine rooms and suites, divided between the Château, the Maison du Lac, the Barn, and the Maison du Verger. All are unique in their refined country atmosphere, and some offer the privilege of a balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens or river.
Pool + Gym

Seasonal swimming in a serene garden setting.

The heated swimming pool is open from May to October. Set across vast gardens awarded the prestigious “Jardin Remarquable” label (a national distinction for outstanding gardens, and one held by no other hotel in France), Domaine de Primard invites you to wander through blossoming orchards, the farm and its semi-free-range animals, iris and peony beds, permaculture vegetable gardens, rose gardens, and along the banks of the Eure River.
Spa

Spa treatments inspired by the Austrian Alps.

Located on the site of the old woodshed, the spacious spa is built on two floors. On the ground floor, along the orchard, the sensorial area houses a sauna and a Japanese bath. On the first floor, you will find four massage rooms (one of them double), a coaching room, and a fitness room equipped with WaterRower materials.

The treatments and massages follow the protocols developed by Susanne Kaufmann in the Austrian Alps. Passionate about the benefits of plants, Susanne Kaufmann is directly inspired by the surrounding nature and combines plants from the mountains, forests, and plains of her region with state-of-the-art active ingredients. Its cosmetics are thus created from precious natural essences, oils, and pure, unprocessed substances. The percentage of active plant ingredients is particularly high in the formulas, and energy-rich oils are used as carriers.
Restaurant + Bar

The art of living in the heart of nature.

The Bistrot Martin invites you to discover authentic, convivial cuisine. Nestled in a rural setting, this restaurant, bordered by orchards and bucolic landscapes, embodies the art of living in the heart of nature. Martin's brigade celebrates local produce and the seasons through generous, simple, and tasty dishes. Inspired by the harvests of the estate's kitchen garden and the best local producers, Martin reflects the philosophy of Domaine de Primard, combining respect for nature and conviviality.

Throughout the year, discover culinary experiences at Bistrot Martin. Located in the former kitchen of Château de Primard, the Table d'Hôtes is a unique place combining authenticity and conviviality. Around the period fireplace and La Cornue stove, enjoy a meal prepared before your very eyes and made-to-measure by the Chef and his brigade. In an intimate atmosphere, this experience welcomes two to fifteen guests around a large central table. Each menu is crafted according to the seasons and current arrivals, offering an exclusive culinary journey into the heart of the house.

The barman creates special recipes with seasonal products.
  • Vibe
    A chic countryside retreat just outside Paris, Domaine de Primard (the former home of Catherine Deneuve) combines exceptional “Jardin Remarquable” gardens with effortless access to Giverny and the cultural charm of Normandy.
  • Who's it for?
    Wellness enthusiasts, honeymooners, families, friends, couples, multigenerational groups, and garden lovers can all find refuge here.
  • Location
    Located less than an hour away from Paris, Domaine de Primard sits in the heart of a large park and is a half-hour drive from Claude Monet's Garden in Giverny.

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