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220 TR A VELLERS ’ NEEDS
WHERE TO STAY
For many decades, Brittany has been the choice is wide. Accommodation along
among the most popular tourist destinations Brittany’s coasts is, of course, more varied
in France. As a result, the region is well and plentiful, even though there is much
equipped to cater for the needs of visitors. to interest visitors in areas further inland.
From grand chateaux to basic camping sites, While the resorts are oriented towards
and including a number of familiar hotel beaches, watersports and sailing, a warm
chains, there is accommodation to suit every welcome at a countryside guesthouse
taste and budget. Even at individual locations brings visitors closer to the soul of Brittany.
Reservations
five stars. An even higher, but
In the summer season, unofficial, category is “palace”,
Brittany, like any other holiday for those hotels providing
destina tion that attracts large extremely luxurious facilities.
numbers of visitors, becomes There is also a European
very crowded. This is particularly Ecolabel denoted by a small
true during school holidays and flower logo which signifies
over long holiday weekends, good practice with regard to
and also when local festivals respecting the environment.
and other events take place. The label “Tourisme et handicap”
It is, therefore, essential is awarded to those hotels
to book accommodation well offering service and facilities
in advance. Nearly all hotels, adapted to disabled customers.
chambres d’hôtes (bed and
breakfast) and gîtes have web Prices
sites that allow visitors to
reserve online, although some In Brittany, as in the rest of La Ferme Saint-Vennec in Combrit
still prefer phone reservations. France, advertised prices include (see p227)
Whether you would like to stay tax and service. Charges are per
in a characterful hotel or B&B, or room rather than per person, open often offer advantageous
if you have in mind a particular except when board or halfboard rates during the low season.
area of Brittany or simply need a is offered. In rural areas, half Check websites for information
suggestion for a weekend break, board may occasionally be on offseason rates and deals.
the regional tourism office compulsory, or even the sole
Tourisme Bretagne can provide option when the hotel is the Chain Hotels
all the information. only place in the area where
visitors can have a meal. Hotel chains are well represented
Most establishments add a in Brittany, including Louvre
Hotel Categories
small charge for a third person Hotels, which includes the
The French Ministry of Tourism or a child sharing a double Campanile, Kyriad and Première
grades hotels into five cate room. Some close during the Classe subchains and Accor
gories, with a rating of one to winter, and those that stay Hotels, with the Ibis, Novotel,
Sofitel and Mercure subchains.
Strict quality controls ensure
that these establishments offer
a high standard of comfort and
cleanliness as well as an excellent
range of amenities. For travellers
on a tighter budget, Formule 1,
B+B Hotels and Balladins are
some of the hotel chains
designed to provide basic
facilities at a low price.
Traditional Family-
run Hotels
Establishments affiliated to
Logis de France, the leading
independent association of
Castel Beau Site in Perros-Guirec (see p225) hotels in Europe, will suit
Cafés under half-timbered houses lining the street at Place de Ste-Anne, Rennes
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