The history of Normandy is also closely tied to a natural fiber with exceptional qualities: flax.
Normandy is now at the heart of the world’s leading production region for textile flax. This iconic fiber even has its own festival. Every summer, when the fields turn blue, the Festival of Flax and Artistic Fibers brings the Dun Valley to life for three days. Fashion, concerts, performances, crafts, exhibitions, and workshops allow people of all ages to discover the full richness of this Norman heritage.
What about Embrin, then?
It was only natural for us to choose Embrin. Based in Ambrumesnil, near Dieppe—about 60 kilometers from Rouen—this family-owned business carries on a tradition of craftsmanship passed down through four generations. Since the 1930s, the family has been growing exceptional flax in Normandy, which is now transformed into authentic and durable linens and home decor items.
As independent hoteliers, we are committed to meeting both ethical and practical standards. Authenticity, quality, a sense of community, and respect for the local area are the core values that guide us every day.
That’s also what the Hôtel Cardinal is all about: a headboard made of Normandy linen that can transport you, for the duration of your stay, to the middle of blue fields, among flowers swaying in the breeze.
