Nestled in the heart of the Jordanne Valley and the Monts du Cantal, La Maison Normande is a charming bourgeois mansion made of volcanic stone. Built over three floors between 1910 and 1912 and recently renovated, the house offers four suites and spacious communal areas where guests can unwind and slow down their pace of life in the Cantal.

The dining room features a large family table for both breakfast and dinner, along with a wood-burning stove for cozy winter evenings. The lounge also boasts a fireplace, two sofas, and a large armchair, providing the perfect setting for relaxing and reading by the fire.

The spacious garden stretches out in front of the house, with vegetable patches, fruit trees, and flowerbeds creating intimate spots for relaxation. Everyone can enjoy the peaceful tranquility of nature while still having an unobstructed view of the mountains.

There are also cozy relaxation areas on the landings of the grand staircase, perfect for planning the next day's outings.

But why a Norman-style house in the Cantal?

In 1897, Jean Jules Fayet and Victorine Jeanne Daval, both originally from the Cantal, married in Rouen in Normandy.

In 1910, after many years living in northern France, the Fayets wanted to come back to the Cantal with their three children. They purchased some land in Saint-Cirgues to build their own home. As a tribute to his wife's love for her previous home, Jean built a house in the same architectural style of those she knew in Normandy.

The house was built from the same volcanic stones used in traditional houses in the village, but in the very distinctive style of a sea front villa typical of the Channel coast. The house, with its distinctive design, is now known as “La Maison Normande”. But the initials of the original owners are still engraved on the gates.

A stunning painting by Dutch artist Nanne Balyon, presented to the house’s former owners