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L'EssenCiel

4.0 star property
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Meeting facility
Garden
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Domaine du Château des pères, Route de Boistrudan, Piré-Chancé, Ille-et-Vilaine, 35150
  • Place de la Gare
    25 min drive
  • Parc Expo Rennes
    26 min drive
  • Rennes Cathedral
    27 min drive
  • Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques)
    32 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Nid Celeste)

Double or Twin Room (Nid Celeste)

Double or Twin Room (Nid Celeste)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Nid Sur les Bois) garden level

Double Room (Nid Sur les Bois) garden level

Double Room (Nid Sur les Bois) garden level

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Nid Azur)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Double Room (Nid Azur)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Nid Horizon)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Double or Twin Room (Nid Horizon)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room (Nid Essence) garden level

Room (Nid Essence) garden level

Room (Nid Essence) garden level

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Pire-sur-Seiche

When you stay at L'EssenCiel in Piré-Chancé, you'll be in a provincial park and 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Parc Expo Rennes. .This spa hotel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Enigmaparc and 7 mi (11.3 km) from The Fairies' Rock.

What's nearby

  • Place de la Gare - 25 min drive
  • Le Liberte - 26 min drive
  • Parc Expo Rennes - 26 min drive
  • Rennes Cathedral - 27 min drive
  • Le Couvent des Jacobins - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Janze Station - 9 min drive
  • Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Enigmaparc - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Villa Rossa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Giopepe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

About this property

L'EssenCiel

Hotel in Piré-Chancé with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
L'EssenCiel offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Piré-Chancé hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

L'EssenCiel by Thémaé has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at La Tables des Pères, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 8 meeting rooms available for events. Guests may use a train station pick-up service for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
La Tables des Pères - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. 1-star Michelin rating. Reservations are required.
Le Re-Père - This buffet restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return train station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • La Tables des Pères
  • Le Re-Père

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms - 8

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Books
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

L'EssenCiel Hotel
L'EssenCiel Piré-Chancé
L'EssenCiel Hotel Piré-Chancé

L'EssenCiel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Che Tun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! Stunning views from the nest and the staff were so helpful! We ate at La Table des Pères which was also wonderful! We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible and magical hotel. Absolutely, the very best hotel I have stayed at, in France. The staff were Excellent. The property grounds is Amazing. Very clean, very safe, very quiet. Parking was excellent. We stayed in one of the modern-art-like "Pods" and it was a very unique and memorable experience. The pool/spa area was also a delight. Highest accolades possible. Thank you for an incredible stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unusual hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Amazing. Quirky hotel. Lovely room. Very quiet. Best meal ever at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Interesting concept poorly executed.
It's a fun place to stay and if your motive is visiting the fine restaurant on site and taking selfies, then it works for a night. However whether it is due to the weight restrictions of the pods, or some financial issues, the finish of the decoration is not up to standard. This is a €300 a night hotel, and I fully expect them to increase this rate in the near future. The finish in the rooms though is akin to a €80-120 roadside motel. Cheap chip board and cheap plastic everywhere, not I do not mean anything custom designed. The double beds are two singles pushed together- unforgivable. The toilet seat the cheapest plastic you could find in Lidl middle isle. Nice to have a Nespresso machine, however 2 pods total? Most hotels would give you a selection and perhaps even a dash of milk if so desired. It is quite possible for the rooms to be plastic filled to reduce weight and yet remain stylish. However little thought has gone into this which is a shame. I do not think I am alone in saying this as well - a staff member told me he hears this often. On the plus side, the staff were wonderful and very helpful. On balance though I would not recommend staying here for more than one night, and only then if you are eating at the restaurant. Definitely do not expect any sort of finesse or smattering of luxury though as aside from the staff, this is not there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanish, Atherton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plutôt déçue
Nous y avons passé notre anniversaire. C'était utile de le préciser pour avoir deux chocolats. C'était notre second séjour. Je trouve que les bâtiments ne vieillissent pas bien... Si la literie et le cadre sont agréables nous nous serions passé de la chauve souris écrasée dans la charnière de la fenêtre. Quand au restaurant étoilé, une flânerie à 400€ qui ne valait pas le détour... La Rôtisserie est correcte, a condition d'expliquer à la barmaid qu'un americano peut aussi être un apéritif et non un café... Bref, même si le calme et le spa était au rendez vous, nous ne garderons pas un grand souvenir de notre passage et ne reviendrons pas de sitôt...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très agréable mais un peu cher
Les chambres "nid" sont originales et très agréables, bien équipée et avec une bonne literie. Le SPA est également au top. L'environnement est également très agréable, au calme. Cela dit, le prix reste quand même très élevé en comparaison avec ce que d'autres 4 étoiles peuvent proposer. Le petit déjeuner est correcte mais avec trop peu de choix en salé à mon gout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

mathilde

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Une petite attention pour notre anniversaire de mariage. Cela nous a fait plaisir. Par contre le petit dejeuner n'est vraiment pas a la hauteur d'un hôtel 4 etoiles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Espectacular e inesperado
Lugar muy bonito perdido en Francia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lies

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Guillaume

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023