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D’Une Île
Normandy
D’Une Île transports guests into a Charles Perrault
fairy tale. Inside, exposed wooden beams and copper Tom Dixon wash
basins make unexpected but charming design partners, along with
cartoonish cushions and beds built into the floor. Tree branches
serve as clothing racks, adding a touch of whimsy to each room.
Nestled in Basse-Normandie’s Le Perche Regional Nature Park, D’Une
Île also takes advantage of its locale by serving produce from its
garden or nearby markets. Days start off with yoghurt served with
fresh honeycomb; lunch and dinner revolve around just-picked Swiss
chard and multi-hued carrots, as well as the catch of the day from
the Chausey islands. Complete the experience with the hotel’s
selection of natural and biodynamic wines.