Le Manoir du Lys
Rustic-contemporary French country manor. Warm, family-run, and genuinely rooted in the forest. Décor was conceived by head sommelier Yvon Lebailly — expect natural materials, nature-inspired palettes, and a mix of traditional and modern. More relaxed country house than grand château.
Book one of the Pavillons des Bois for privacy, a private balcony overlooking the fields, and your own parking underneath — worth the premium over main building rooms.
Why It Matters
One of the few places in France where the Michelin-starred chef also leads you personally on mushroom-foraging walks through the surrounding forest. Franck Quinton showcases more than 70 varieties of mushrooms in his menus. The hotel has held a Michelin star continuously since 1998 — a remarkable run for a rural Norman property.
A former hunting lodge on the edge of the Andaine forest in Normandy's Parc Naturel Régional Normandie-Maine, Le Manoir du Lys is a 4-star hotel run by two intertwined families — the Quintons and the Lebailly-Quintons — who have been here long enough to know every mushroom trail in the forest. The big draw is the Michelin-starred restaurant, which has held its star since 1998 and earned Gault&Millau Gold Normandie in 2026, with Chef Franck Quinton building his entire cuisine around what he can forage or source locally. Rooms range from compact Cosy options in the main manor to elevated stilted Pavillons des Bois set right at the forest edge.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Cosy Room
The entry-level rooms in the main manor building. Compact but individually decorated by Yvon Lebailly in nature-inspired tones. Soundproofed, with TV and phone.
Elegant Room
A step up from Cosy, still in the main building. Each room is uniquely decorated. More refined finishes and typically more space than the Cosy category.
Family Room
Two family rooms inside the main manor, suitable for families. Configured for additional guests beyond a standard couple.
Family Suite
Two family suites set in the garden, offering more space and a suite configuration. Part of the garden outbuildings, not the main manor. Terraces included.
La Maison des Bois
A standalone cottage for rent near the forest edge — totally self-contained. Bright living room with open kitchen, three double bedrooms including a master suite with sofa bed, two full bathrooms, two WCs, and a private garden with deckchairs and al fresco dining table. Perfect for families or a group of friends who want full autonomy.
Pavillon des Bois
Five standalone pavilions raised on stilts at the edge of the Andaine forest, set across the garden from the main manor. Each has a private balcony overlooking fields and forest, a sitting area, comfortable bed, safe, mini fridge, and a spacious bathroom. Private parking for two cars sits underneath the room. These are the ones to go for.
Privilege Room
Contemporary rooms of 20–25 sqm on the first floor of the main building. The largest standard rooms in the manor, with a more modern aesthetic.
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Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Billiards room in the manor.
Market visit followed by a hands-on cooking class in the Michelin-starred kitchen. Chef Quinton shares the subtleties of prepping and the art of marrying flavours using seasonal, locally sourced produce. Minimum 5 participants.
Guided exploration of the Andaine forest with a specialist who explains wild grasses, trees, legends, mushrooms, and birds. Can include a forest picnic lunch.
GR trail maps provided for self-guided hikes in the Andaine forest. Nordic walking is also popular in the forest.
Bikes available for hire to explore the Andaine forest trails and surroundings. GR hiking maps also available for walkers and cyclists.
The signature seasonal experience: starts with a visit to the Bagnoles-de-l'Orne market with the chef, then a cooking class using foraged mushrooms, a lunchtime tasting, and then a guided excursion into the Andaine forest with a mycologist who identifies species. Can include a forest picnic set up at a bend in a hiking path.
A communal golf course is located just a short drive away from the property.
Artificial grass tennis court on-site.
Table tennis available on-site.
Led by Yvon Lebailly (and now his son Hugo), these guided tastings cover wine appellations and estates, with analysis and food pairing from the manor's 650-reference cellar.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Full event and seminar facilities including company seminars, executive meetings, and study days. The entire property can be privatized for corporate or family events.
Free WiFi available in reception and bar areas. In-room WiFi available but can be unreliable due to the forested location.
On-site playground for children.
On-site fitness/gym room.
Three hectares of parkland and gardens around the manor.
Ample free parking both inside and outside the grounds. Pavillons des Bois also have private parking underneath each unit.
Seasonal outdoor heated pool.
Heated indoor pool.
Hotel provides a shuttle service to and from the railway station.
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