6 Best Hotels in Brittany, France

Besides having one of the town's better restaurants, this alluring stone mansion and its four half-timbered villas' proximity to the famous beach and La Baule's landmark sights make it a top choice for a fun-filled stay. There's old-fashioned charm to spare, but also plenty of contemporary chic in nicely decorated rooms (some with cathedral or ocean views) with spacious bathrooms. Be sure to investigate the hotel's demi-pension offers, with breakfast and dinner included at reasonable rates.

Bright, welcoming, and blissfully quiet, there's plenty to love about this bed-and-breakfast set in an 18th-century mansion on a lovely 22-acre wooded property a 20-minute drive from Rennes. Spacious, contemporary rooms are decorated with tasteful art (art collecting is the owners' passion) and a mix of modern and antique furniture. Bathrooms are roomy and the extensive gardens are lovely for a stroll or for enjoying a delicious breakfast. Home-cooked dinners (by reservation) mean you hardly need to leave the property, but there's plenty to see within an easy drive. A charming vine-clad rental cottage is also available at a steal for a larger family.

Convenience and affordability combine in the most appealing way at this light-filled budget hotel at the center of town, just a stone’s throw from the railway station. Clean, comfortable, and up-to-date, the hotel offers all the services that assure a perfect stay: laundry, fresh healthy breakfasts, a delightful bar, bright rooms (some with small balconies and unobstructed views of Rennes), all in a chic, contemporary decor. What’s more, the on-site spa sets you up with a small pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, fitness room, and Carita spa should you require a massage or facial.

This stately hotel in the countryside about 10 minutes from Quimper offers attractive and spacious rooms, a good restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, a pool, and, lovely grounds. In other words, pretty much everything you need for a relaxing stay, including plenty of peace and quiet. The hotel also offers some unique rooms, like the dovecote, set in the manor's turreted . . . well, dovecote. Guests are encouraged to use the sauna in the relaxation area and the game room is nice for kids.