Les Garennes
Romantic French château meets contemporary wellness retreat. History-heavy architecture with clean, modern interior design. Quiet and intimate — only 15 rooms means it never feels crowded. Strong wellness DNA with a spa that draws non-guests too.
Ask for a harbour-view room — the panoramic port views from bed are the rooms' best feature and worth requesting at booking
Why It Matters
One of very few classified Jardins Remarquables in southern Brittany with an operating hotel on site. The spa occupies the original 19th-century château stables — a genuinely unusual setting. Tablet Hotels-listed, Michelin Guide-listed. The only 4-star château hotel in the Bénodet/Odet estuary area.
A 19th-century neoclassical château on the east bank of the Odet river, sitting inside a 55-hectare English-style park that's officially classified as a Jardin Remarquable. Built in 1890, used as a German kommandantur during WWII, and sheltered French resistance hero Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves — then completely overhauled into a 15-room hotel and spa in 2020. Indoors: fireplaces, ornate molding, chandeliers, and wrought-iron details. Outside: manicured grounds, two pools (one indoor, one outdoor heated), and 5km of walking trails right on the estate.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Accessible Room (PMR)
The château's fully accessible room features a PMR (Personnes à Mobilité Réduite) shower and elevator access throughout the building. All other amenities mirror the standard rooms.
Harbour View Room (Vue Port)
Spread across the château's two floors, these rooms look directly over the port of Bénodet. Historic woodwork, parquet flooring, exposed brick, and oversized windows are the calling cards. Warm and cocooning without being fussy — the view from bed is genuinely good.
Park View Room (Vue Parc)
Surrounded by exposed stonework, these rooms face the wooded English-style park rather than the water. Bright and quiet with a soothing green panorama. Some feature stone fireplaces and soundproofed windows. A deliberately low-stimulation option — the internet connection even comes with a disconnection facility.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel team organises boat trips to the Glénan archipelago, surfing at La Torche, cycling routes along the Bénodet corniche, and restaurant reservations. Transfers also arranged.
Complimentary bikes available during your stay. The corniche to Bénodet's bay takes about 10 minutes on a flat path. Guests regularly cycle down to the harbour and waterfront for lunch.
Seasonal workshops held at the property, including floral painting sessions paired with spa access in the Écuries. Check the news/events page for upcoming dates.
Guided Pilates Reformer classes held in the Parc des Garennes, run by an on-site coach. Part of the hotel's expanding wellness programme.
Coached running sessions in the estate's parkland. Seasonal availability, bookable through the hotel.
5km of marked walking trails through the château's 55-hectare parkland, classified as a Jardin Remarquable. Wooded paths, open meadows, and waterside stretches along the Odet.
Multi-day retreat packages run in partnership with UNAM Yoga. Includes revitalising yoga sessions, unlimited spa access, healthy meals, and 2 nights in the château. €495/person (excluding supplements).
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Elevator serving both floors of the château. Accessible PMR room available.
Grand salons with original fireplaces and chandeliers. A library area for reading or relaxing between spa sessions.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Park-view rooms additionally feature an optional internet disconnection mode.
On-site gym and fitness facilities.
Full concierge for transfers, activity bookings, restaurant reservations, and trip planning.
On-site private parking, free of charge, no reservation needed.
Electric vehicle charging point available for hotel guests.
Pets welcome. €25/day surcharge per dog.
Open May to October, 7am–10pm. Heated. With sun loungers and umbrellas. Overlooks the park and port of Bénodet.
Indoor heated pool with counter-current swimming in the Spa des Écuries. Available year-round.
Outdoor whirlpool bath at the château, heated and available year-round. Overlooks the park.
CODAGE Paris serums, infused oils, and skincare products available to purchase at the spa.
Relaxation room with herbal teas in the Spa des Écuries.
Turkish steam room at the château. Included in free guest spa access.
Both a traditional sauna at the château and a panoramic outdoor sauna in the Écuries spa area.
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