The winding stone stairs were difficult to navigate at first with lots of luggage, but I was tired when we arrived.

History, warm and cozy. Great breakfast. Helpful host.

Stayed in May 2025

The seperate shared toilet to our room. I did not understand that we only rented a room and not the entire apartment - should’ve read other peoples reviews better.

We loved the fresh breakfasts and the historic building and renovation. Our host was very friendly and wanted us to enjoy our stay.

Stayed in June 2025

Quiet room, very clean and comfortable, wonderful host, absolutely wonderful breakfast, and a fantastic location in Bayeux. Our host, and the owner, Jean Paul treated us like family, making breakfast when we needed it to accommodate our early morning tours, booking dinner reservations at difficult to get highly rated restaurants in advance of our stay, and generally answering all my questions before our stay. I highly recommend La Matrisse and Jean Paul for all his attention to our comfort!

Stayed in May 2025

Very clean, good location, and the owner Jean Paul was wonderful, he gave us suggestions on where to go and provided a personal touch on breakfast.

Stayed in May 2025

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It was super clean and in a perfect location. Like most B&Bs, you have your own bedroom but share common space with the owner. The owner, Jean Paul, is so kind and helpful. Knowing that we had to leave early on our last day, and knowing that a pastry shop didn’t open early enough, he went to the back door and talked to the bakers to bring us fresh croissants! The property is truly a work of art itself as you can see in the pictures. Thank you Jean Paul!

Stayed in May 2025

The description doesn’t make it very clear that you are sharing the apartment with the host. The toilet is down the hall but robes are provided. After I swapped out the duvet for a quilt my sleeping temperature was comfortable.

Great communication with the host! He allowed for early check-in and late check-out so we could secure our luggage. Breakfast was big and delicious. The host is very sweet and has some knowledge of English

Stayed in April 2025

21st century comfort in a 13th century building, and our wonderful host.

Stayed in October 2024

Sharing a toilet would not be my first choice but was not an issue. And our room had its own spacious shower and sinks.

Loved the location and the proprietor was so kind and helpful! I enjoyed hearing some of Jean Paul's local knowledge since he grew up in Bayeaux and has spent much of his life in Normandy. He has restored the property with much attention to detail! And he made an excellent cup of coffee!

Stayed in September 2024

You are sharing the apartment with the host. JP was very nice and spoke enough English. The bedroom, shower and sinks are private. You may share a toilet. It’s separate and have to walk by his bedroom to access. Unsure if he uses the same one. We were literally there for 16 hours. Parking is on the street a few blocks away which was fine. Apple Maps routed us incorrectly. Its was guiding you the wrong way down a 1 way (where the BnB is). Had to do a big box around and the house number was quite small. Pass it the first time.

Very updated, centrally located and clean. Breakfast was good with bread from local bakery

Stayed in September 2024

The toilet was a little further away from the bedroom than we would have liked. Although the breakfast was tasty (traditional bread, jam and fruit) we would have liked more variety: for example croissants, yogurts, cheese and other fruits would have been good.

A beautifully appointed property. The bedroom was spacious with a splendid ensuite shower and the king sized bed most comfortable. The living room had a fantastic view of the cathedral. It was a very peaceful and relaxing place to chill out. The location to the cathedral and shops was excellent with free parking close by. The host was friendly.

Stayed in August 2024

Fabulous room in the heart of the oldest part of the town and one minute from the cathedral. The main shopping and eating areas are 5-10 minutes away.

Stayed in August 2024

This is a beautifully refurbished 13th-century building. Staying in this accommodation is like stepping back in time. As far as I could see, it only provides accommodation for two, and it does that well. On the days that I stayed; the owner served a particularly good continental breakfast. Whilst sitting and eating breakfast, the view of the cathedral through the window is quite spectacular, only 100 m away. Of my one-month holiday, this is my best-remembered accommodation. I particularly liked the walk-in shower.

Stayed in June 2024

Non smoke free environment. No TV in room.

Location was great. Host very accommodating letting us leave our bags prior to check-in. Host's local knowledge.

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing. It was great.

It is in a lovely old building near the Bayeux Cathedral. But it is completely updated. Very comfortable and spacious. You have a suite to yourself. It is very quiet at the home. The owner is very helpful and very respectful of your space. And he’s really really nice.

Stayed in May 2024

As I am quite elderly I found the two flights of stairs a little tiring. The help of a rail up the side would have made me feel a little more secure.

The host was very accommodating and helpful. The property was extremely well situated in the centre of Bayeux. The property was in a beautiful old building with a lot of charm and character. A lovely room and breakfast.

Stayed in September 2023

What a beautiful property. We had stayed at some really beautiful properties in Normandy, but our stay in Bayeaux with Jpol was a highlight. I am so impressed with the beautiful space Jpol has created from an ancient building. It’s truly a work of art. The photo of the cathedral from his living room window does not do justice to the dramatic view in real life. Originally this was a tiny asymmetrical window that he cut generously to make this view possible. Despite the antiquity of the building, the central location, and the ease of nearby free parking around Place Charles de Gaulle, the accommodations are quiet and peaceful. We were very comfortable. This is Jpol’s home, but he gave us lots of privacy. He made us a lovely breakfast in his spectacular kitchen/living room with its 13 century rafters. We are appreciative of the experience. If you get the opportunity to stay here, count yourself amongst the lucky few. Jpol recommended the nearby restaurant Le petit Restó also. It was also wonderful. Felt like we left friends behind in their staff and Jpol’s.

Stayed in September 2023

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Jean-paul was an excellent host very helpful with parking information & very accommodating the building was spotless and decorated to the highest of standards Would definitely stay at La Maitrise again & recommend to others Thankyou for our stay Paul & Tina

Stayed in June 2023

This hotel is centrally located to all areas of interest. The service was excellent.

Stayed in April 2023

We did not expect and we feel it was unclear that we were sharing with the owner. We were uncomfortable sharing the toilet and he slept very close to our room. Breakfast was basic.

The location is amazing close to the Cathedral. The 13th century house we stayed in had been renovated beautifully.

Stayed in July 2025

Not a hotel as implied. One converted room only in owner occupied 14thC house including open plan bathroom! No lock to room. External toilet access. No TV/radio. No tea/coffee. Basic no option breakfast of croissants & bread jam only. One egg on last day. Room not serviced through stay. Offer to use owner's living quarters declined.

Location in centre Bayeau

Stayed in May 2025

Breakfast was mediocre. Spiral stairs with no rail and with luggage was very challenging. Sharing a bathroom was definitely uncomfortable.

Host was pleasant. History and location of the building was very good.

Stayed in May 2024

The breakfast was disappointing

It's an interesting building and in a good location

Stayed in June 2023

Very steep spiral staircase. No AC, although we did not need it while we were there.

Location, location, location. Literally one minute walk to the Cathedral in Bayoux, many restaurants and shops in downtown very close.

Stayed in June 2025

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Stayed in July 2025