Historic Hotels in Brittany: French Inns, Luxury Chateaux, Period Boutique

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. Both LateRooms and Expedia have more details.

More Historic Hotels, Chateaux and Period Accommodation in Brittany

Bazouges-la-P�rouse

Chateau de la Ballue. An attractive 17th century chateau near the splendid town of St. Malo. Expedia | 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. Expedia

Dinan

Hotel de la Porte Saint-Malo. No one knows exactly how old this typically Breton house is, but a few centuries would be a safe bet. It provides comparatively economic accommodation and is largely well-thought-of by independent reviewers. TripAdvisor

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-star accommodation in a relaxing environment. Expedia

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. Expedia

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. Splendia | www.lastminute.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. www.lastminute.com

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. Expedia

Nivillac

Domaine de Bodeuc. Part of the H�tels de Charme et de Caract�re group, this 19th century manor may not be the oldest hotel in Brittany, but it certainly isn�t without period charm. Expedia

Planguenoual

Chateau du Val. A beautiful Breton country house near to Saint Brieuc. Expedia

Pleugueneuc

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. Splendia

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

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. TripAdvisor

Pont Aven

La Chaumiere Roz Aven. A pretty thatched cottage dating from the 16th century, this picture-postcard 15 room 3-star hotel is located on the banks of the Aven itself. TripAdvisor

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-star hospitality. Expedia

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. TripAdvisor

Roscoff

Le Temps de Vivre. Boutique-chic in the former home of a pirate? Yes. TripAdvisor

Quimper

Hotel Gradlon. This early-1800�s building was formerly a post house and coaching inn. Now, though, it�s a twenty room, three star hotel forming part of the H�tels de Charme et de Caract�re chain. Expedia

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. 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

Torce

Ch�teau des Tesni�res. 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

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