Bienheureux François Jamet des Vallées, Normandy hotel rooms at the Independent

"The property is located about a 25 minute walk away from Caen city centre. The surrounding area is very quiet and safe with lots of delicious patisseries very close by ( highly recommend trying). The room has everything you need, is very comfortable, clean and air-conditioned. The hotel has an area for workouts, with 3 pieces of aerobic equipment. This room is not like a normal gym, it is carpeted with chairs and tables in ( presumably for those waiting to use the spa?) with no ac ( that I found). But can easily do a workout in there. The hotel has private parking. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast, which has everything youd expect from a continental breakfast. The staff are all lovely and very welcoming. Highly recommend."

"Good meal, nice room and comfortable bed. Staff very friendly "

"Good weather for the time of year, warm nights.plenty to do if you want too.local friendly pleasant people. thanks again Mark blakesley "