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visitors who prefer smaller
hotels with local character.
Hotels in this chain offer a more
personal welcome and an
authentic flavour of their
particular locality. The hotels
themselves are usually charac
terful buildings that are very
much in keeping with their
surroundings.
Relais du Silence is an
affiliation of distinguished hotels
with a friendly atmo sphere and
where peace and relaxation are a
prime consider ation. They have
a two to fivestar rating.
Luxury Hotels
Those who like a little luxury
and a memorable gastronomic
experience will not be disap
pointed by the finest hotels
in Brittany. A large number of
chateaux and listed buildings
have been converted into
upmarket accommodation,
some of which employ the
services of prestigious chefs.
Such hotels are ideal for
visitors seeking the very best in
French hospitality and cuisine.
These luxury establishments The Grand Hôtel des Thermes in St-Malo (see p225)
often belong to either of the Chambres d’Hôtes
two main associations. One (see p224) and the Auberge
is Relais et Châteaux, with Bretonne in La RocheBernard Private houses or chateaux
13 hotelrestaurants in Brittany, (see p228). with rooms to let are a popular
including the Château de option. Staying in a B&B
Locguénolé in Hennebont provides the opportunity
(see p228). The other is Thalassotherapy to meet local people and to
Châteaux et Hôtels de France, This therapeutic treatment experience Breton culture at
with 18 establishments in uses the curative powers of a more authentic level than in a
Brittany, including the Hôtel sea water, which is rich in hotel. They vary from the basic
Reine Hortense in Dinard iodine and trace elements, to extremely luxurious. Many
and whose curative effects also offer cottages and
and revitalizing properties apartments for families.
are widely known. Between Some B&Bs offer table d’hôte
StMalo in the north and La (meals) for guests. These
Baule in the south, Brittany has offer an opportunity to enjoy
13 thalassotherapy centres. local specialities in informal
Among the best known are surroundings, often for less
the Thermes Marins in StMalo, than the price of a meal at
where there are six seawater a restaurant.
swimming pools. Local tourist offices can
Thalassotherapy centres provide lists of private houses
offer several options that offering B&B accommodation
also include accommodation. in their areas; airbnb also has
There are, for instance, anti good Brittany listings. The Gîtes
stress treatments, cures to de France publish the Chambres
combat the effects of smoking, d’Hôtes en Bretagne, a full
and postnatal courses. listing giving all details to their
Full details on thalassotherapy members; the details can
The Hôtel Reine Hortense in Dinard in Brittany are available from also be found on their website,
(see p224) Tourisme Bretagne. www.gitesdefrance.com.
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