Golfe du Morbihan
For the ultimate eco-escape, don't miss fantastic Dihan, secluded in a leafy dell outside Ploëmel (follow the signs from the village), 8km north of Carnac…
Must-see hotels in Brittany & Normandy
Brittany
If you ever dreamt of staying in a 15th-century half-timbered house, look no further than this sumptuous B&B in the heart of Dinan. The building's…
Finistère
Built in 1898 by the then-director of the railways (the train station is very close by), this wonderful grey-stone manor house is set in park-like gardens…
Golfe du Morbihan
Manuel and Valérie are the widely travelled, bilingual couple behind La Villa de Jade. They have created a one-of-a-kind, gorgeous B&B in a stunningly…
Le Havre
This terrific and very stylish four-star establishment is all nautical downstairs and has cheerfully painted rooms upstairs arranged with sisal flooring…
Caen
This grand and adorable four-room B&B, overflowing with personality, charm and history (it dates to the 17th century), occupies three floors of an…
Honfleur
Penny Vincent, an American who moved to France from San Francisco, and her French husband Thierry are the gracious hosts at this elegant home, built in…
St-Malo
If you're yearning for an aristocratic overlay to your St-Malo experience then this peaceful 18th-century mansion should do the job nicely. It has 12 high…
Finistère
Looking for something extra special and different? This marvellous and incredibly atmospheric little hideaway in the tiny hamlet of Kerlouantec, 2km…
Étretat
Run by a former detective with an impressive moustache, this establishment was inspired by Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Each of the 14 charming…
St-Malo
La Maison des Armateurs is enthusiastically run by a very helpful French-American couple. Despite the austere granite-fronted setting, the inside of this…
Golfe du Morbihan
From the outside this may seem little more than a large Breton house, but beyond the entrance is an exotic world of spices and far-away tropical sea ports…
Golfe du Morbihan
This outstanding chambre d'hôte fills a grand townhouse in the historic centre. Spacious, stylish rooms (including a two-room family suite) ooze romance,…
Brittany
In an historic but thoroughly modernised building right at the heart of Paimpont, this hotel has comfy guest rooms – clean and bright with good bedding…
Golfe du Morbihan
Forget about tacky seaside hotels, this two-room B&B on a venelle (little street) in the town centre is more like something from an interior-design…
Normandy
The building itself is nothing special at this nine-room place in Port Racine (reputed to be the smallest port in the country), but the astonishing sea…
Le Keo – La Maison des Capitaines
Finistère
This welcoming and individual townhouse B&B in the heart of Lampaul has an interior brimming with creative trappings and its four rooms all boast unique…
Rouen
Tucked away in a quiet side street 1.2km northeast of the cathedral, this adorable B&B sits above a historic bakery with three bright, pleasingly…
Golfe du Morbihan
This intimate hotel is a soothing escape, offering six spiffy, well-lit rooms facing the sea. Top choices are room 4, with its bathroom set in a turret,…
Mont St-Michel
Built as a farmhouse in 1906, this superbly situated and very popular family-run B&B has five comfortable rooms and one studio apartment. With views of…
Rennes
This excellent three-star abode, ideally located near place de la République, ranks among the best options in town. Stylish and tidy rooms, a cosy-chic…
Normandy
Run by a retired lady, this B&B is a good surprise, not least for the marvellous sense of peacefulness that envelops the property (it's a former convent) …
Golfe du Morbihan
A beautiful 18th-century private mansion complete with fabulous walled garden underpins this gem of a chambre d'hôte, 250m north of the church…
Rouen
Sleep in the rustling treetops in wood cabins located some 30 minutes northeast of Rouen at this fun place. It's also a working farm with cows and…
Brittany
Not far from the traditional style train station and the castle, this 15-room hotel is superb value given its coveted location. Freshly maintained rooms…
Rouen
Rouen’s finest hostelry (owned for the last five years by the Marriott) serves up a sumptuous mix of early-16th-century architecture – Flamboyant Gothic,…
Bayeux
Located between Bayeux and Longues-sur-Mer, this splendid 18th-century château – set in 13.4 hectares of lawn and woodland – is a handsome and elegant…
Golfe du Morbihan
Carnac and its surrounds have more than 15 camp grounds, including this luxury complex of 100-sq-metre sites, with 332 pitches as well as some fantastic…
Golfe du Morbihan
This small and thin hotel is easy to miss, but the 12 rooms inside are a steal. They may be small, but they're neat and bright, with good colours,…
Normandy
This reliable three-star hotel has a fine location overlooking the marina, and it's an easy stroll to the beach. The welcome is warm, and the spacious…
Le Havre
This central spot earns high marks for comfortable rooms, a good location and very kind staff. Rooms receive decent natural light, the mattresses are…
Honfleur
Up the hill, out of the action and run by welcoming Sylvie and Christophe, this delightful and small hotel has modern, neat rooms with a sweet, small cafe…
Golfe du Morbihan
A stone's throw from the imposing ramparts, this very attractive option has five charmingly and uniquely decorated rooms in a handsome stone building…
Brittany
Sink into the lap of luxury at this grand hotel enjoying sweeping views of the water and St-Malo beyond. Rooms are luxe-modern with a spa, private…
Mont St-Michel
Offering outstanding value, this friendly, family-run B&B has five modern rooms, furnished simply, with magical views of the Mont. It's located an easily…
Brittany
You'll need to book early to bag your spot at this delightful maison d'hôte right on the harbourfront. It offers five fancy rooms all christened after…
Normandy
You keep expecting Hercule Poirot to pop his mustachioed face around the corner of this charmingly old-world hotel. The simply finished rooms are…
Bayeux
Occupying a very stately 18th-century residence with a lush little garden, this graceful and serene hotel has 28 comfortable rooms with exposed beams,…
Golfe du Morbihan
This vine-clad former farmhouse has eight rooms – with low ceilings, fabric-covered walls and traditional timber furnishings – is in a quiet street south…
Finistère
Knick-knacks and artefacts picked up by Pierre-Yves Jacquet on his Asian travels now decorate this quirky chambre d'hôte's five spacious rooms. At this…
