10 charming hotels to discover in Brittany
Between cliffs, wild islands and characterful ports, Brittany is home to exceptional hotels where elegance rhymes with authenticity. Here are ten charming places to get away from it all, from Saint-Briac to Belle-Île, via the Côte de Granit Rose and South Finistère.
Brittany is brimming with charming hotels that combine character, elegance and exceptional location. Between wild coastlines, unspoilt islands and authentic ports, these addresses offer a different, more intimate and refined way of discovering the region. From Saint-Briac to Belle-Île, via the Côte de Granit Rose or South Finistère, each of the establishments selected here stands out for its strong identity and remarkable setting. Here are ten not-to-be-missed hotels for a chic yet relaxed stay in Brittany.
Le Nessay, Saint-Briac-sur-Mer
in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, Hôtel Le Nessay is one of the most emblematic addresses on the Côte d'Émeraude. Set on a peninsula facing the sea, this former XIXᵉ century château transformed into a 17-room hotel cultivates a chic family home atmosphere, thought for disconnection and suspended time. All rooms offer an ocean view and echo an elegant style, blending seaside spirit and contemporary comfort. The establishment also offers a restaurant, a spa and numerous open spaces overlooking the surrounding nature, reinforcing the impression of a stay with your feet in the water.
- Where to find us Parc Public du Nessay, Boulevard du Bechay, 35800 Saint-Briac-sur-Mer
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Manoir de Lan Kerellec, Trébeurden
in Trébeurden, on the Côte de Granit Rose, Manoir de Lan Kerellec is an emblematic address that embodies both Breton history and elegance. Housed in a late 19thᵉ century mansion run by the same family for several generations, the hotel overlooks the sea and offers spectacular views of the surrounding islands. Its rooms, decorated in a refined marine spirit, all open onto the ocean. The establishment is also renowned for its gastronomic cuisine (2 toques), led by chef Anthony Avoine, and housed in a room with a framework in the shape of an upside-down ship's hull.
- Where? 9 allée centrale de Lan Kerellec, 22560 Trébeurden
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Domaine de Locguénolé, in Kervignac
in Kervignac, in the heart of a vast wooded park overlooking the Blavet ria, Domaine de Locguénolé is one of Morbihan's most unique addresses. This vast hotel estate brings together several characterful buildings - a 19thᵉ century château, a Breton manor house, former stables, a boat converted into rooms - each with its own atmosphere, in the spirit of an elegant family home. Completely redesigned in recent years, the complex blends heritage and contemporary design, with rooms and suites that open onto the surrounding nature. Also on site are the restaurants L'Inattendu (3 toques) and La Maison Alyette (1 toque), led by chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France Yann Maget.
- Where to find us Route de Port Louis, Le Hingair, 56700 Kervignac
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Villa Tri Men, Combrit
in Combrit, opposite the little port of Saint-Marine and on the banks of the Odet, the Villa Tri Men is an address full of character, embodying the spirit of the great Breton seaside residences. Housed in a former 1913 bourgeois house transformed into a hotel, it now offers an elegant, contemporary atmosphere, with just 16 rooms and 3 cottages, most of which open onto the water or a park planted with pine trees. The charm of the place lies in its balance between sober decor, discreet comfort and total immersion in the maritime landscape. There's also a gourmet table (2 toques), which extends the experience of the place.
- Where? 16 rue du Phare, 29120 Combrit
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Castelbrac, Dinard
in Dinard, the Castelbrac is one of the most sought-after addresses on the Emerald Coast, set in a former XIXᵉ century villa clinging to the cliff facing the Baie du Prieuré. Steeped in history, the building has been transformed into a hotel of singular charm, where heritage dialogues with discreet contemporary luxury. Its 23 rooms and suites, all facing the sea, blend Art Deco spirit and marine touches in an elegant, soothing atmosphere. The establishment also offers a complete experience with gourmet restaurant (Le Pourquoi Pas, 2 toques), spa and relaxation areas open onto the ocean, not forgetting a bar set up in the former aquarium, now an iconic venue.
- Where? 17 avenue George V, 35800 Dinard
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La Ferme du Vent, in Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes
in Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, just a few minutes from Cancale, La Ferme du Vent is an accommodation experience in a class of its own, designed as a total immersion in nature and the elements. Created by the Roellinger family, within the Maisons de Bricourt universe, it comprises several " kled ", wood and stone houses inspired by traditional Breton shelters, all facing the bay and the open sea. Here, no television or wi-fi, everything is designed to encourage disconnection, with wide openings onto the landscape, warm interiors and an almost contemplative atmosphere. Some homes feature wood-burning stoves, sea-facing baths and spaces designed to slow down the pace of life.
- Where to find us Le Buot, 35350 Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes
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Manoir Dalmore, Névez
in Névez, on the Corniche de Pouldon, facing the beach of Port Manec'h, Manoir Dalmore is a characterful residence that combines history, nature and intimate hospitality. Built in 1926 in a style inspired by Arts and Crafts, this stone and granite manor house has been transformed into a charming hotel while retaining its original soul, with antique woodwork and soberly elegant decor. The hotel has just ten rooms and suites, all of which open onto the sea or the park. The restaurant, reserved for a small number of guests, serves home-cooked food based on organic and local produce.
- Where? 7 Corniche de Pouldon, 29920 Névez
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Les Bassans, Perros-Guirec
Les Bassans is a charming hotel housed in an old mansion perched on the beach at Trestrignel. A member of the Fontenille Collection, Les Bassans offers 25 rooms and suites, all of which open onto the sea, with an elegant decor combining light wood, brass and marine inspirations, and an atmosphere designed as a contemplative stopover facing the ocean. The hotel also boasts a seafood restaurant and panoramic bar, as well as a spa with a direct link to the Breton landscape, offering a relaxing experience facing the horizon.
- Where? 67 chemin de la Messe, 22700 Perros-Guirec
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Hôtel Castel Clara, Bangor
on Belle-Île-en-Mer, high above the port of Goulphar, the Castel Clara is renowned for its spectacular views of the wild coastline and Atlantic Ocean. Organized around two buildings, the hotel's rooms and suites are mostly sea-facing, with a luminous atmosphere and marine accents. The hotel is also a benchmark for well-being, thanks to its vast thalassotherapy and spa area, where treatments are inspired by the benefits of seawater and local seaweed. Castel Clara also boasts a seafood restaurant.
- Where to find us Port du Goulphar, 56360 Bangor
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Hôtel de la Plage, Plonévez-Porzay
in Plonévez-Porzay, facing the vast beach of Sainte-Anne-la-Palud, the Hôtel de la Plage is an institution on the Finistère coast, ideally located on the oceanfront in a preserved natural environment. Established since the end of the XIXᵉ century, this house has retained its spirit of a large family home while evolving into a contemporary boutique hotel, with rooms mostly facing the sea. The address seduces with its direct access to the beach, its luminous spaces open to the horizon and its peaceful atmosphere. There's also a gourmet restaurant (2 toques) offering fine cuisine inspired by the sea and local Breton produce.
- Where to find us Chapelle Sainte-Anne-la-Palud, 29550 Plonévez-Porzay
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