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Domaine de Kerbastic. Guidel.
Dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, this classic French country house sits amid extensive gardens said to have been designed by Jean-Claude Forestier, a great friend of Monet.
Indeed, this is certainly somewhere that will be of exceptional interest to enthusiasts of arts and literature. Forebears of the Polignac family entertained many a cultural icon here: Stravinsky, Cocteau, Poulenc and Marcel Proust among them. In fact, the latter is said to have taken inspiration for his fictional Duchesse de Guermantes from the then lady of the house.
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Indeed, this is certainly somewhere that will be of exceptional interest to enthusiasts of arts and literature. Forebears of the Polignac family entertained many a cultural icon here: Stravinsky, Cocteau, Poulenc and Marcel Proust among them. In fact, the latter is said to have taken inspiration for his fictional Duchesse de Guermantes from the then lady of the house.
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More Historic Hotels, Chateaux and Period Accommodation in Brittany
Bazouges-la-Pérouse
Chateau de la Ballue. An attractive 17th century chateau near the splendid town of St. Malo. Discover more through Booking.com | LateRooms
Cancale
Manoir Des Douets Fleuris. This ten-room manor house dates from the early 17th century. Located between St. Malo and Mont St Michel, its location is ideal for those wishing to explore this particular area of Brittany. Booking.com | Expedia
Dinan
Hotel de la Porte Saint-
La Maison Pavie. Named after the French explorer Auguste Pavie who was born in the house in 1847, the building itself is far, far older still. Dating, in parts from the 15th century, the building is full of period detail and original architectural features. Booking.com
Kervignac
Chateau de Locguenole. If proof were needed of the ability of French architects to employ the dormer window to greater effect than anyone else, this will certainly help. Located on the south Brittany coast, this beautiful 18th and 19th century hotel offers 4-
La Gouesniere
Chateau de Bonaban. A hotel since 1997, the chateau is perfectly located for those seeking to explore nearby Saint Malo and Mont St. Michel. Booking.com | Expedia
Lamballe
Manoir des Portes. A most attractive – and delightfully understated - Breton manor dating from the 16th century, Manoir des Portes is ideally located for those seeking to explore northern Brittany and its coastline – Dinan, St. Brieuc, and St. Malo are all within easy reach by car. Booking.com
Le Bono
Hostellerie Abbatiale. Situated on Brittany’s south coast near Auray, the main structure of this fine manor house dates largely from the 14th century. The suites are situated in the original property, with other rooms in more contemporary annexes. Booking.com
Mont St. Michel
La Mere Poulard. The hotel restaurant is renowned for its extensive list of autographs from those icons who have dined here since opening in the 1870’s. With views of the village, ramparts and sea, La Mere Poulard is rated as 3-star. Booking.com | Expedia
Auberge Saint-Pierre. Said to date from the 15th century, this old inn is close to the causeway at the foot of the famous castle. Booking.com | Expedia
Auberge Saint-
Nivillac
Domaine de Bodeuc. Part of the Hôtels de Charme et de Caractère group, this 19th century manor may not be the oldest hotel in Brittany, but it certainly isn’t without period charm. Booking.com
Planguenoual
Pleugueneuc (near Rennes)
Chateau de la Motte Beaumanoir. The origins of this typically Breton manor are thought to date from the fifteenth century. St Malo and Rennes are almost equidistant to the north and south respectively. Booking.com
Plorec Sur Arguenon
Chateau le Windsor. It may be a few miles inland, but Chateau le Windsor provides a great option for those seeking to explore the Emerald Coast. Pretty much equidistant between St. Malo and Saint Brieuc, this 18th century country house hotel offers 23 rooms and is 3 star rated. Expedia | Lastminute.com
Plouer sur Rance
Manoir de Rigourdaine. Overlooking the estuary of the Rance River, this sturdy Breton country house would not look out of place in a novel by one of the Bronte Sisters. It is, however, a long way from the wild Yorkshire moors. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Plougasnou
Ar Velin Avel. Offering only three rooms and a suite, this former windmill house dates from 1789. Highly rated by former guests, Morlaix and Roscoff are both just a short drive away. Booking.com
Pont Aven
La Chaumiere Roz Aven. A pretty thatched cottage dating from the 16th century, this picture-
Manoir de Kertalg. Between Quimper and Vannes in the Finistere department of southern Brittany, this elegant XVIII century manor offers a select 9 guest rooms and four-
Rennes
Symphonie des Sens. One of the many tragedies of the Great Fire of Rennes in 1720 is that so many beautiful buildings like this one were destroyed. However, not only is the 16th century Symphonie des Sennes a rarity in architectural terms, but it also offers extremely highly rated bed & breakfast accommodation. Booking.com
Rochefort En Terre
Chateau De Talhouet. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, this beautiful building seems certainly worthy of the description ‘classic period hotel’ both inside and out. Moreover, it is also situated in what has been described as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
La Tour du Lion. A most striking building, La Tour du Lion dates from the 16th century and is full of period features. Charismatic it certainly seems. Booking.com
Roscoff
Quimper
Hotel Gradlon. This early-
Manoir du Stang. Located in the village of La Foret Fouesnant, just a short drive to the south east of Quimper, Manoir du Stang ticks plenty of period accommodation boxes: moat, tower, and archways included. It dates from the XVI century. Booking.com | Expedia
St. Malo
Hotel Elizabeth. One of the oldest original buildings within the “Home of the Corsairs”, this early 17th century property, ‘Les Armateurs’, offers rooms split between two adjoining houses (the ‘Ship Owner’s’ and ‘The Skipper’s’). Expedia
Hotel de la Cite. Only operating as a hotel since the 1990’s, the origins of this St. Malo building are said to be 18th century. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Château Hôtel Du Colombier. Just a short drive from the centre of town and its beaches, this early 18th century country house sits amid its own parkland. Booking.com
Torce
Château des Tesnières. Dating from the middle of the eighteenth century, the present chateau replaced an older manor house which stood alongside. Rennes is within easy reach. TripAdvisor
Please help us to improve this section by letting us know of any historic hotel, chateau, traditional French inn or other accommodation in Brittany and its departments: Finistère, Côtes-d’Armor, Ille-et-Vilaine, and Morbihan. These should have retained their period charm, interest the cultural or romantic traveller, and dispense high quality hospitality. Those with connections to famous French figures from the past are particularly welcome, although not essential. Any information is gratefully received. Thank you.
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Historic Hotels in Brittany
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Chateau du Val
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