Where to Eat and Stay in Brittany
The region is full of great places to dine and rest your head from self-catering to the height of luxury
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URBAN HOTELS
Hôtel France & Chateaubriand, Saint-Malo
Offering sea views out over the bay in Saint-Malo, this luxurious hotel is well placed for exploring the walled city and beyond. hotel-chateaubriand-st-malo.com
Balthazar Hôtel & Spa, Rennes
This elegant boutique hotel boasts a spa, restaurant and patio to enjoy the weather. The ideal base for a city break in Rennes. www.hotel-balthazar.com
La Paix Hôtel Contemporain, Brest
This contemporary hotel in the heart of Brest offers en-suites and satellite TV in all rooms. A generous breakfast is served to start the day right, while the hotel’s restaurant, Eden, has a stylish setting and varied menu. www.hoteldelapaix-brest.com
Hôtel Le Rohan, Pontivy
A Napoleonic building that has recently undergone an extensive renovation, adding a contemporary flourish to the mansion. The hotel stages regular art exhibitions, intimate concerts, wine tastings and even craft workshops for guests. www.hotelpontivy.com
The Domaine de la Ferrière in Buléon is set in sumptuous grounds. Photo: Emmanuel Berthier
Hôtel Gradlon, Quimper
This delightful hotel in the heart of Quimper comes complete with a large, cosy, granite replace, library and an outdoor patio. www.hotel-gradlon.fr
COUNTRYSIDE HOTELS
Domaine de la Ferrière, Buléon
Located between Josselin and Locminé, this three-star château hotel is set in a large park with a pond bordered by woodland. With its own swimming pool it offers a great location within a historic setting. www.chateauhotel-laferriere.com
Ti al Lannec Hotel & Spa
This beautiful turn-of-the-century home in Trébeurden was converted into a hotel in 1976. Enjoy the calm of birdsong and melodious trickle of the fountain or gaze out at the magnificent sea views. The restaurant serves a local, seasonal menu with a touch of the exotic. www.tiallannec.com
Le Manoir Saint-Michel
This 400-year-old, family-owned hotel overlooks the sandy beach of Sables-d’Or-les-Pins, around 6km away from Cap Fréhel. www.manoirstmichel.com
Le Manoir Saint-Michel is perfect for relaxing with views over the beach. Photo: Emmanuel Berthier
Château du Bois-Guy
Around half an hour from Mont-Saint-Michel near the Brittany border at Parigné, this renovated 16th-century castle offers 24 contemporary rooms, complete with original features such as replaces and thick stone walls. There are also five eco-friendly lodges within the grounds for a green retreat. www.bois-guy.fr
Domaine de Moulin Mer
Set in a stately 19th-century manor house in two hectares of parkland in Logonna-Daoulas, this upscale B&B is a five-minute walk from the sea. Treat yourself to an elegant suite with Napoleon III-era furniture and be sure to relax in the wellness spa. www.domaine-moulin-mer.com
Logis Hôtel Spa la Butte
In the village of Plouider, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Goulven, you will find this excellent hotel and spa. The hotel’s gourmet restaurant, La Table de La Butte, received one star in the 2014 Michelin Guide. www.logishotels.com/en/hotel/hotel-spa-la-butte-410
GÎTES
Brittany is famed for its self-catering accommodation. Visit www.french-country-cottages.co.uk for more information.
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK
Château des Pères
If dining at ground level seems old hat, then La Table des Pères has the answer, offering a gastronomic meal six metres above the 31-hectare park of contemporary sculptures in the trees. www.chateaudesperes.fr/restaurant
Chez Ty Kouign
As the name suggests, this shop in Minihy-Tréguier specialises in Kouign-Amann (Brittany’s favourite butter-laden pastry). Not keen? They sell wonderful biscuits and honey too. www.cheztykouign.bzh
Crêperie la Krampouzerie
You can’t pay a visit to Brittany and not indulge in a sweet crêpe, or a savoury galette. This delightful crêperie overlooks the famous place au Beurre in Quimper, and has an extensive menu to choose from, including some very unusual ingredients, such as Basque sheep cheese and Ouessant seaweed. www.lakrampouzerie.wordpress.com
From France Today magazine
Sniff out some regional delights at Chez Ty Kouign in Minihy-Tréguier. Photo: Pierre Torset.
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