Organising a hen or stag weekend for a friend, sibling or partner means finding somewhere the whole group can spend time together. The accommodation matters as much as the activities: it is where you share meals, surprises and memories of the weekend.

At Les Gîtes de Flaubert, in Morville-le-Héron in the Andelle valley, configurations sleep 20, 24 or 25 guests, while reserving all five cottages provides up to 49 sleeping places. Rouen is approximately 25 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. Travel from Paris depends on your departure point and conditions.

Request a quote for your hen or stag weekend

See our hen and stag stay page, including the option of a separately arranged brasero evening.

Why choose Normandy for a hen or stag weekend?

You can combine an activity in Rouen with time together in the countryside. Escape rooms, creative workshops, sporting challenges or food experiences are ideas to explore. Rouen Tourism publishes a selection of ideas for hen weekends in Rouen (in French).

Choose one or two activities that suit the bride or groom, then leave time to enjoy the cottages. Check opening times, availability, prices and group conditions directly with each provider before booking.

Which accommodation suits 15 to 25 friends, or a larger group?

Compare the 20-, 24- and 25-guest configurations according to your budget and bedroom allocation. A group of 15 can reserve a larger configuration, but the cost per person is divided by the actual number attending, not the maximum number of beds.

Your booking reserves the specified accommodation. Exclusive use of the whole estate requires booking all five cottages. Sleeping capacity does not guarantee the same number of places for a meal or celebration in one room.

Indicative starting prices for two nights

Configuration

Sleeping capacity

Stay price

Per person at full occupancy

Les Dépendances: Bovary and Flaubert

Sleeping capacity: 20 guests, 8 bedrooms

Stay price: €1,390

Per person at full occupancy: €69.50

Les Dépendances including Emma

Sleeping capacity: 24 guests, 9 bedrooms

Stay price: €1,590

Per person at full occupancy: €66.25

La Cour de Flaubert

Sleeping capacity: 25 guests, 8 bedrooms

Stay price: €1,490

Per person at full occupancy: €59.60

Whole estate: five cottages

Sleeping capacity: 49 guests, 17 bedrooms

Stay price: €2,990

Per person at full occupancy: €61.02

Indicative starting prices for two nights, including bed linen, towels and end-of-stay cleaning. Tourist tax is extra. Per-person figures assume full occupancy. Confirm prices and availability for your dates. Activities, meals and transport are not included.

Compare the accommodation rates.

A private hot tub: choose the configuration with Emma

Le Gîte d’Emma has a private hot tub for two people. Emma is included in Les Dépendances for 24 guests and the whole estate. The 20-guest option comprises Bovary and Flaubert without Emma or its hot tub. This is a place for two people to relax, not a group spa.

The two-person hot tub at Le Gîte d’Emma.

Eight ideas for your weekend

In and around Rouen

1. An escape room: solve a puzzle together. For a large group, ask whether several teams can play at the same time.
2. Sporting challenges: choose a provider and a format suited to everyone’s abilities and wishes.
3. A creative or food workshop: consider ceramics, jewellery making or local food tasting as alternatives to sport.
4. A restaurant or evening in town: book for the group and arrange taxis, a shuttle or designated drivers who do not drink alcohol.

Near the cottages

1. A walk in the forest of Lyons: choose a route for the weather and the group’s abilities.
2. Lunch in Lyons-la-Forêt: explore the village and book your table ahead for a large group.
3. A visit to the Château de Vascœuil: check exhibitions and opening dates on the castle’s website.
4. Time at the cottages: cook together, arrange catering, have a barbecue when conditions allow, organise a quiz or enjoy pool and table football while respecting the house rules and neighbours.

Find more ideas on our nearby activities page. Leisure equipment is distributed across the cottages; choose the configuration that fits your plans.

On-site games between your outings.

A suggested Friday-to-Sunday programme

• Friday: arrive at the agreed time, settle in and share dinner.
• Saturday: breakfast at the cottage, a pre-booked group activity, then free time and a shared meal.
• Sunday: breakfast and, if departure arrangements allow, a walk or lunch nearby.

This is a suggestion to adapt, not an organised package included in the accommodation.

Practical tips for the organiser

• Confirm the participant count first: it determines accommodation, budget and transport.
• Check availability as soon as your dates are known, particularly for spring weekends and public holidays.
• Set a complete budget including accommodation, tourist tax, activities, meals and travel. Clarify whether the group covers the bride or groom’s share.
• Leave free time: one main activity and time together can make a balanced weekend.
• Describe the programme, planned entertainment and meal needs to the owners before booking.

Music, neighbours and house rules

Hen and stag stays are possible when the accommodation, neighbours and estate rules are respected, especially regarding music. Ask about applicable timings, deposit arrangements and permitted activities before confirming. Exclusive use does not permit an unrestricted noisy party.

For wedding planning, see our guide to reception venues, transport and accommodation near Rouen.

La Cour de Flaubert combines La Charretterie and Le Gustave.

Book your hen or stag weekend in Normandy

Tell Aurélia and Christophe your dates, group size and planned programme. We will help you select a configuration and confirm availability, pricing and the conditions for your stay.

Request a direct quote for your group

Frequently asked questions

Where can 20 people stay for a hen or stag weekend?

Les Dépendances, comprising Bovary and Flaubert, sleeps up to 20 guests in 8 bedrooms in Morville-le-Héron, approximately 25 minutes from Rouen. The indicative starting price is €1,390 for two nights, including linen and cleaning, excluding tourist tax.

Are hen and stag groups welcome?

Yes, subject to the house rules and respect for neighbours. Explain your plans before booking to confirm suitable arrangements.

Which option includes a hot tub?

Les Dépendances for 24 guests includes Emma and its private two-person hot tub, from an indicative €1,590 for two nights excluding tourist tax. The 20-guest option does not include it.

What does accommodation cost per person?

At full occupancy, the indicative rates work out at €59.60 to €69.50 per person for two nights, excluding tourist tax. Fewer participants increase the individual share. Meals, activities and transport are additional.

Can a group of 15 book?

Yes, ask about the 20-, 24- or 25-bed configurations and availability. For example, €1,390 shared by 15 people is approximately €92.67 each for two nights, excluding tourist tax.

Can a larger group stay together?

The whole estate has five cottages, 17 bedrooms and up to 49 sleeping places, from an indicative €2,990 for two nights excluding tourist tax. Meal and entertainment arrangements must be discussed in advance.

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