What drives Bruno? "The passion for service and hospitality!" By taking the helm of The Originals Relais, Les Maisons de Tatihou, he has found the perfect place to bring his passion to life. Welcome to Tatihou Island, just 1.4 km (as the crow flies) from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue! Behind the thick walls with tall arrow slits lie three sturdy granite houses. This haven of tranquility and greenery is home to 26 rooms, fully renovated in 2023.
“Coming here is about experiencing something unique and authentic,” says Bruno. “You’ll find an intimate setting, supported by a passionate team that provides impeccable, attentive, and personalized service.” And when the tourists leave the island at the end of the day, what remains is the calm, the nature, the sound of waves, the wind, and the birds a rare tranquility.
"Offering you a unique experience in a haven of tranquility, far from everyday life."
Les Maisons de Tatihou, The Originals Relais
The 26 rooms at The Originals Relais, Les Maisons de Tatihou, are spread across three houses. The Maison des Gabiers features 8 double rooms of 12 m², with colorful decor inspired by the beach huts of Gouville-sur-Mer. The Maison des Equipages, designed for families, offers 14 rooms ranging from 12 to 20 m², including 6 with access to a private terrace furnished with a table and chairs. Finally, the Maison des Amiraux, once reserved for the island’s directors, offers high-end accommodations with its 4 Junior Suites.
Open for lunch and dinner, the island's only restaurant highlights local products, prioritizing seasonal, short supply chains. Among the must-try items: oysters! Enjoy them on the terrace in the gardens or in the large, bright, and welcoming dining room of the establishment.
Breakfast is included in the price of the room.
With the Short Break offer, you can benefit from a discount up to 30%.
Check-In: 14h00
Check-out: 10h00
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Opened in 1992, the island’s museum (the island itself being an open-air museum!) was originally created to present and preserve the many fragments of ships sunk near its shores by the English in 1692. Since then, the site has expanded to include a natural history gallery, a shelter for traditional pleasure and fishing boats, a restoration workshop, a ropery, and another dedicated to the island’s history. It offers a true immersion into the worlds of Fine Arts, terrestrial archaeology, coastal natural history, and maritime ethnology.
There are two types of gardens to discover on the island. The acclimatization gardens, with over a hundred unusual and exotic varieties, a true botanical treasure, and the maritime botanical gardens. Spanning 3 hectares, they are the realm of woody plants, organized according to a thematic tour around the flora of different coastlines: the English Channel, the Atlantic, and the Mediterranean.
The greatest architect of defensive monuments in France also worked on Tatihou Island! Standing 21 meters tall and 20 meters wide, the sturdy tower has watched over "the most beautiful and safest harbor in the Kingdom," according to the architect himself, for over 300 years. From a military stronghold in the time of Louis XIV, it has since become a symbol of the island, as well as a landscape feature. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008, the tower offers a unique panoramic view of the entire Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue harbor and the Cotentin coastline.
5 minutes walk from the town centre
2 hours drive from Caen-Carpiquet airport
25 minutes' drive from the railway station
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