Our story
Domaine le Mesnil
About us
In a few words…
My husband Rémy and I are passionate about architecture and renovation, and we fell in love with an old farmhouse typical of the Normandy bocage, which we decided to transform into a hall that can seat 150 people, not including the covered terrace, from 2024. A unique venue for organising all your events, with the option of sleeping in, ideally located just 25 minutes from Caen.
Sonia Benedetti – Owner and manager
Renovating the domain
Two years of adventure
The recent renovation of Le Domaine Le Mesnil was guided by two principles: respecting the soul of the place and offering the comfort and sophistication expected by our customers. Each area has been designed to combine historic beauty with modern functionality. Work began at the beginning of 2022, a project that brought together many craftsmen to bring this beautiful building back to life.
Our barn conversion into a reception hall is the result of painstaking, passionate work carried out in collaboration with talented craftsmen.
It all began with a rigorous analysis of the state of the barn, which was showing signs of decay and disrepair.
We then drew up a detailed renovation plan, taking care to preserve the authentic character and cachet of the building.
The first stage of our adventure was to clear the accesses to the pond and to earthwork it. We then created an acoustic embankment planted with trees, which enhanced the overall visual effect.
Next, we opened up the bays on the lake side to give an unobstructed view of the pond.
We also levelled the ground inside.
The wine press, which had been abandoned for years, was demolished to make way for a new area that will be used as sanitary facilities. We also lowered the ground to prepare the foundations for the barn.
The roof was removed and renovated with Bavent tiles, a high-quality local material. We then insulated the floors to ensure a comfortable temperature all year round.
The barn was then poured and paved, followed by interior and exterior sanding to bring the stone back to life.
The joinery was installed, followed by the creation of windows on the first floor to bring in more natural light.
The next steps include repairing the stone joints with lime mortar, fitting out the sleeping area, creating a kitchen, bathroom and disabled access room on the ground floor, and installing the electrical and plumbing systems.
The last few months have been all about the finishing touches: paint, furniture, lighting and exterior fittings – the final details that have made it possible to achieve the desired result!
With our passion for craftsmanship and the use of local materials, this barn has been transformed into a magical place to recharge your batteries, relax and discover the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Since May 2024, we’ve been delighted to welcome you to our haven of peace for an unforgettable experience.
The completion of these works marks the start of a wonderful adventure by your side!
Choose Domaine Le Mesnil for an unforgettable event
Creators of memories
They put their trust in us!
Domaine le Mesnil
Well done to Sonia and Rémy for all their hard work on this renovation.
The domain is simply magnificent and has all the amenities needed to create something extraordinary.
We would like to thank them very much for their services.
We fell in love with the domain a long time ago when it was still in its original state.
For our wedding, all the guests appreciated the setting, the bedrooms, the children’s area, etc.
A lot of respect for your work and sympathy
Well done to you
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Mathilde & Maxime