The sumptuous drawing room provides a luxurious retreat at any time. Guests may enjoy morning coffee or an afternoon tea. In the evening a log fire is set and guests may relax and enjoy browsing the extensive library of art books or listening to music from an eclectic selection of records and CDs. For those who wish to make their own music, a grand piano occupies a corner of the drawing room.

In warm weather, the terrace is a fine spot to relax, over-looking the gardens and the marais. Norman sunsets can be spectacular; it was the light quality of the region that inspired the famous French Impressionists.