La Roquerie

When we talk about a family home, we spontaneously imagine a reassuring and rich universe filled with inherited objects and cherished finds—a cheerful mess that speaks volumes about us and our loved ones. This is the atmosphere Aurélie has created in her Roquerie, which she discovered just three years ago in Genneville. Despite its recent acquisition, the illusion of a long-held family heirloom works wonders.

The host has worked within these generous volumes—a cathedral-like living room, a kitchen, and three bedrooms, one of which is in an alcove—using a rich, layered decoration that doesn’t shy away from abundance. This is evident in the layering of linens in the sleeping areas, with sheets, duvets, numerous patterned cushions, and eiderdowns, as well as the multitude of flea market finds scattered throughout the house. For example, several brass candlesticks paired with an array of old portraits are hung above the lion-footed bathtub, creating the perfect setting to tell a thousand and one stories. Both the interiors and the equally enchanting green exterior offer an inviting atmosphere.

Adopted and deeply in love with Normandy, Aurélie fell for the region from her very first excursions to the birthplace of Impressionism. As an epicurean, she knows better than anyone how to authentically share her passion for these rolling lands. ‘In this landscape where the light is never the same, there is no room for boredom,’ she assures. And you believe her.

Because the proximity to the sea just minutes away, as well as to the forest – right at the doorstep – are just as many horizons to explore. In Deauville, you can stroll along the boardwalk and try horseback riding on the beach. Further east in Honfleur, you can taste oysters on the ‘Union fait la force’ boat before visiting the Eugène Boudin Museum to admire the ethereal works of the Impressionists. Nature, culture, and gastronomy: honestly, what more could one ask for?