La Baronnie Hôtel & Spa
Refined historic mansion with a warm family-home feel. Think grand staircases, period woodwork, velvet sofas, cobblestoned courtyards, and almost 1,000 sqm of walled garden — but with none of the stiffness of a palace hotel. Rooms range from regal Régence style to coastal-chic wood-clad lodges. The vibe is relaxed island life layered over centuries of aristocratic history.
Ask the concierge for the hotel's discount at YooToo bike hire in Saint-Martin — cycling is the best way to explore the island.
Why It Matters
The only Cinq Mondes Spa on Île de Ré. The building itself is a classified historical monument, and the royal backstory is real — Louis XVI bought it for Marie-Antoinette on 22 April 1785. Ranked #1 of 41 hotels in Saint-Martin-de-Ré on TripAdvisor with 896 reviews.
A 4-star boutique hotel inside a fully restored 18th-century mansion that Louis XVI purchased for Marie-Antoinette in 1785. Built on the ruins of a 13th-century château, the building is listed in France's Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments and sits a two-minute walk from Saint-Martin-de-Ré's harbour, within the UNESCO World Heritage Vauban fortifications. The current owners bought the derelict estate in 1996, spent over a decade on restorations, and opened it as Île de Ré's first guesthouse. It became a hotel in 2010 and earned its 4-star rating in 2015.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Comfort Room
Entry-level category, individually decorated with authentic period-inspired style. Either garden or courtyard-facing. All rooms share the mansion's characteristic high ceilings and generous natural light. Standard amenities throughout.
Exclusive Room
Upper-tier category with more exclusive fittings and space. Individually decorated in authentic style. Part of the official room hierarchy above Superior.
Family Room
Designed for families, with a king-size or twin bed plus one single bed. Located on the ground or first floor, with views over the village or the 18th-century courtyard. Baby cot available on request. Some units accommodate up to 4 children under 12.
King or Twin + Single
Indian Lodge (Atypical Room)
A freestanding ethnic-chic pavilion set entirely on its own in the hotel gardens. Wood-clad interior with an island-exotic feel. Accessible to guests with reduced mobility. A genuinely romantic option if you want garden seclusion, though décor is simpler than the mansion rooms.
Le Loft (Luxury Room)
A Luxe category room praised for glorious garden views, a bright interior with ample space, and a more open-plan layout. Popular with couples and solo travellers who want space to lounge.
Luxury Suite
The top suite category in the main mansion. Generous space with high-end finishes, antique furnishings, and typically upper-floor garden or rooftop views. One reviewer described a top-floor suite with views over the garden, pool, and rooftops of Saint-Martin.
Pavilion Princesse (Luxury Pavilion Room)
A standout room featuring a four-poster bed with gilded accents. Described by editorial reviewers as having a regal feel without the pomp. Part of the Luxe Pavilion category.
Four-poster double
Prestige Room
Larger rooms with more pronounced period character. The standout 'Madame de Sévigne' Prestige Room has opulent 18th-century style with verdant garden views. 'Rose de Parme' features cream walls and pink toile soft furnishings in an almost English country-house manner.
Superior Room
Mid-tier category combining comfort and classic aesthetic. Individually furnished with a timelessly classic and elegant character. Views vary by unit — garden, paved inner courtyard, or old town.
Tour des Amis (Atypical Room)
A two-storey room set inside one of La Baronnie's historic turrets, with a canopy bed and 360° views over the gardens toward the sea. The only room with a sea view. But be warned: steep stairs, a tight footprint, and simple décor. The view is the room's entire identity.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel recommends and provides a discount at YooToo bike hire in Saint-Martin. The island has 138 km of dedicated cycling lanes covering coast, salt marshes, and vineyards. Ask the concierge for routes.
Two golf courses are accessible from the hotel: Trousse Chemise and La Prée, both with sea views. Concierge can assist with bookings.
Freshwater heated outdoor pool with a counter-current swimming lane, added in 2022. Set within the walled gardens. Open to children aged 5 and over (accompanied by an adult). Open to non-hotel guests too.
Hotel curates guided island itineraries for guests — Vauban fortifications (6-minute walk), the lighthouse at Saint-Clément-des-Baleines with its 257-step tower, the Abbaye des Châteliers ruins in La Flotte (12th century Cistercian), and the harbour at Ars-en-Ré.
La Baronnie has indoor and outdoor reception spaces for small professional seminars, private parties, and group gatherings. The Villa Baronnie next door (180 sqm, up to 10 guests) can be hired separately for larger events.
Multiple sailing schools and nautical centres on the island offer windsurfing, dinghies, catamarans, and Optimist instruction. Best from mid-June to mid-September. Concierge can assist with bookings and boat hire.
The 13th-century wine cellar at La Baronnie can be visited by appointment. The hotel curates a selection of wines and spirits from Île de Ré for tasting.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Available for small professional seminars and private group events. Both indoor and outdoor reception spaces available.
Almost 1,000 sqm of walled gardens featuring rosemary, hydrangea, wisteria, roses, shady pine and fruit trees, and cobblestoned courtyards. Access to heated pool within the gardens.
Full concierge service — restaurant bookings, bike hire discounts, taxi arrangements, activity and excursion booking across Île de Ré and La Rochelle region.
The only place on Île de Ré to purchase the Cinq Mondes skincare range. Available at hotel reception.
Certified for waste reduction, plastic-free practices, eco-responsible water systems, thermostatic heating, and soap recycling via the Unisoap charity.
Walled, secure car park on hotel grounds. Reserved exclusively for hotel guests — a significant advantage given the historic centre location. Additional charge applies; reservation required.
Four Porsche Destination charging stations compatible with all EV and hybrid vehicles. Located in the secure walled car park. Open to hotel guests and non-guests (subject to availability).
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