Normandy Prestigious Stud Farm

Immersion in motion

Confidential price

An emblematic stud farm nestled in the hinterland of Deauville, in Normandy’s Calvados region.

location

Situated in the famous Pays d’Auge, famous for its typical landscapes of rolling bocages, this historic stud farm and holiday resort is an exceptional property, rarely available for sale. It extends over 80 hectares of rich land, in the heart of a region renowned worldwide for the quality of its race and sport horses.

Description

Breeding infrastructures

Close to the manor house are high-quality breeding facilities comprising 50 boxes divided into several blocks, accommodation and space for staff, an office, facilities dedicated to equine reproduction, and storage sheds. The estate comprises numerous paddocks of varying sizes, enclosed by wooden rails and natural hedges.
At the south-western end of the property is a large, bright 20-box barn, surrounded by a round pen, a walker and four paddocks

 

Residential side

At the end of a majestic avenue of lime trees sits a splendid 17th-century half-timbered manor house, a jewel of Norman architecture. Not far from this residence, which boasts a private terrace and garden, is a swimming pool and pool house, as well as a charming guest house. A moat surrounds the property, giving it a unique charm.
Gallant Properties is the exclusive agent for this “coup de coeur” property, and invites you to request more information if you are interested.

 

The Manor

Ground Floor:

  • Entrance (vestibule, checkroom and amenities)
  • Dining room with fireplace
  • Living room with fireplace
  • Library room with fireplace
  • Kitchen and pantry
  • Bathroom
  • Sauna and amenities

1st floor

  • Master suite  with bathroom
  • Bedroom with shower room and amenities
  • Two bedrooms with bathroom

2nd floor

  • Large bedroom with bathroom
  • Linen room

Exteriors

  • Private south-facing terrace
  • Swimming pool with pool house and Spa
  • Private garden
  • Moat-fed pond with small islands accessible via walkways

Staff accommodation

  • Housing for stud farm manager
  • Two-room accommodation for trainees
  • Caretaker’s house
  • Other space suitable for conversion into accommodation (two apartments)

Guest house

  • Living room
  • Two bedrooms
  • Bathroom and amenities
  • Kitchen

Main Stable

  • Located near the manor
  • 50 boxes divided into several buildings including: 5 stallion boxes and 4 foaling boxes equipped with cameras
    Office
  • Staff cafeteria and laundry
  • Pharmacy
  • Breeding area: gynaecology bar, riding room and shower
  • Feed and farm equipment shed
  • Workshop
  • Grain mill with two silos and a flattening machine

Secondary Stable

  • Located at the south-western end of the property
  • Barn with 20 boxes
  • Shower for horses
  • Saddlery
  • Walker (6 places)
  • Fibre sand round pen
  • Storage shed
  • 4 individual paddocks around the barn
  • 2 large paddocks

Grassland

  • Owned: 80 hectares divided into 24 paddocks

Leased: 79 hectares of which:

  • 48 hectares with 11 boxes adjoining the stud farm (on the other side of a road)
  • 7 hectares adjoining the stud farm
  • 24 hectares located a few kilometers from the stud farm

Additional confidential information

Description of buildings and paddocks, detailed plans, and documents containing all information for potential buyers available upon request after signing a confidentiality agreement.

Request Info

Phone

+33 (0) 6 71 58 18 97

Email

Name

Your advisor

Eric Gallant

Eric Gallant

Co-Founder

Soil composition and quality

Here’s a detailed look at the composition and quality of the soil at the stud farm, located in the heart of the Pays d’Auge.

Regional geological context

  • Chalk and clay substratum: the Pays d’Auge is underlain by Upper Cretaceous formations (flinty marly chalk) covered by a mantle of alterites containing flinty clays and loessic silts.
  • Clayey Jurassic hills in the foreland areas, covering the surrounding valleys.

Typical soils around the stud farm

  • Loessic silts dominant on the plateaus, several meters thick: poorly leached soils, sometimes slightly podzolic. These silty layers rest on flint clay, a source of moderate natural drainage.
  • These soils are therefore clay-loam, with a texture that is both retentive (thanks to the clay) and draining (thanks to the silt and flint).

Types properties and agricultural use

  • Clay-limestone soil (locally called terrefort): a deep, calcium-rich clay/plaster mixture with good water retention and a texture ideal for livestock farming.

In meadows and wooded areas:

  • Brunisols (brown soils) predominate under forest cover (~47%)
  • Hydromorphic soils (~29%) in wetter areas
  • Podzols and calcosols also present on limestone slopes or outcrops

 

Key Figures

Exterior

• 80 hectares + 79 rented hectares

• 24 paddocks

• 70 boxes + 11 rented boxes

Interior

• A manor house

• A guest house

• Staff houses

Localization

The stud is located in Normandyin the Calvados region:Ideally situated 2 hours from Parison the A13 and 25 minutes fromDeauville.

Our Expertise in Equestrian Estates

To operate reliably and professionally in this exceptional sector, we have partnered with expert Alexandra Saint Martin, who has been active in the equestrian industry for over 15 years.

We put our unique expertise at the service of horse enthusiasts, investors, and professionals in the equestrian world.

Each property we offer is carefully selected for its facilities, environment, and exceptional character.

We support owners of studs dedicated to thoroughbreds, trotters, and sport horses in selling their estates with a highly personalized approach that respects their expectations.

Thanks to our extensive network and deep knowledge of the rural and equestrian market, we advise our clients at every stage of their project.

For buyers, whether you are looking for a breeding stud farm, a training center, or a prestigious residence with stables, we find the property that suits you.

The prices of the equestrian estates we currently offer range from €2 million to €50 million.
The properties available can be historic studs or ultra-luxurious newer estates featuring state-of-the-art facilities for high-level competition horses.
These estates are very often offered off-market rather than through commercial platforms, for confidentiality reasons.
Selling or acquiring a stud farm requires a nuanced understanding of this living heritage and tailored support.

Gallant Properties is committed to being your trusted partner throughout your sale or acquisition process.