L'EssenCiel

Hotels
Independent
9.8 (23 reviews)
Domaine du Château des pères, Route de Boistrudan, Piré-Chancé, Ille-et-Vilaine, 35150 , Piré-Chancé , FR

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Electric car charging station
Books
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Unique experience
Friendly staff
Great spa

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
The SPA is also memorable - clean, well designed and peaceful!
Service
10
Profesional attentive and friendly staff. Special Thanks to Kuku and the Team at Buffet Restaurant - Morgan & Sam made our dinner experience very enjoyable.
Location
9.6
A really quirky and nice property in great grounds.
Room Quality
9.6
Unique experience, minimalist style in the property.
Amenities
10
Great spa, lovely grounds. The overall offering includes relaxation, art, cuisine and connection with nature.
Value for Money
9.6
Overall a nice stay.
Food and Beverage
10
Special mention to Raphael who helped us, implying a good dining experience.
Overall Experience
10
Highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:33

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Experience:
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the on-site spa for the ultimate relaxation.

Recreational Delights:
Unwind in the indoor pool, spa tub, sauna, and take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services.

Gastronomic Delights:
Savor delectable meals at La Tables des Pères or opt for 24-hour room service, alongside a bar/lounge for your favorite drinks.

Escape to L'EssenCiel in Piré-Chancé for a serene getaway, nestled in a provincial park. Book now for a rejuvenating stay!

Important information:

  • 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.
  • This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • 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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Transportation

    Car recommended

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 10
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
M
Mimi
10
Nest-tastic :)
Pros:

Unique experience!
tranquile, great surroundings; place that is offering combination of relaxation, art, cuisine and connection with nature in minimalist style.
Profesional attentive and friendly staff.
Special Thanks to Kuku and the Team at Buffet Restaurant - Morgan & Sam made our dinner experience very enjoyable
The SPA is also memorable - clean, well designed and peaceful!
Highly recommended.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
C
Christopher family
8
Pros:

A really quirky and nice property in great grounds. Need to book restaurant in advance as reading reviews often dull and not much in the area and nothing else walkable. Overall a nice stay - great spa, lovely grounds. Special mention to Raphael who helped us 👍

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
J
jean pierre
4
Pros:

Hôtel que je classe en catégorie formule 1 amélioré

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
A
Alan
10
Séjour remarquable.
Pros:

L'hôtel, les restaurants, le domaine, la serre, tout a été source de moments exceptionnels.

Une grande équipe réellement compétente et très sympathique travaille sur le domaine.

L'alliance entre le talent, la nature et la compétence.

Un séjour d'exception que j'ai vécu grâce à eux.

2024-12-19 via Nuitee
J
Joshua
10
Pros:

Amazing and memorable stay. Unique design.

Would return and stay longer next time.

2024-12-17 via Nuitee
Élisabeth family_with_children
10
Pros:

Endroit magnifique et insolite, le personnel est digne de cet endroit, gentils, très professionnel et très agréables. Super spa, piscine...
On y reviendra

2024-10-29 via Nuitee
F
Frederic
10
bon hotel pour un court séjour
Pros:

Hotel très agréable avec une architecture futuriste
un peu à l'écart de tout mais dépaysant

2024-10-08 via Nuitee
C
Christophe
10
Pros:

Excellent séjour que ça soit hôtel ou restaurant,avec un personnel au petit soin
À refaire

2024-09-29 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca
10
Pros:

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!

2024-09-09 via Nuitee
B
Brendan
10
Pros:

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.

2024-09-02 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Plutôt déçue
Pros:

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...

2024-07-27 via Nuitee
C
Charlotte
10
Pros:

Très bien !

2024-07-23 via Nuitee
N
Nicolas
8
Très agréable mais un peu cher
Pros:

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.

2024-07-16 via Nuitee
M
mathilde partner
8
Pros:

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.

2024-07-10 via Nuitee
J
Javier
10
Espectacular e inesperado
Pros:

Lugar muy bonito perdido en Francia

2024-07-03 via Nuitee
X
Xavier
10
Séjour merveilleux
Pros:

Cadre, environnement, personnel, tout est parfait pour un séjour très agréable .

2023-09-28 via Nuitee
S
Simon
10
Pros:

Amazing. Quirky hotel. Lovely room. Very quiet. Best meal ever at the restaurant

2023-08-13 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Interesting concept poorly executed.
Pros:

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.

2023-05-08 via Nuitee
F
Fabien
10
Très bien
Pros:

Lit très confortable, propre et services impeccables. Petit déjeuner de grande qualité, j'ai beaucoup apprécié le saumon fumé et le bacon frais. Le spa était très relaxant, le sauna assez chaud, mais l'eau de la piscine était un peu froide. Ce fut un agréable séjour chez l'essenciel. Je recommande vivement cet hôtel.

2023-05-08 via Nuitee
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VALERIE
10
UNIQUE...
Pros:


Superbe découverte, nuitée dans les airs, jolie chambrée bien au chaud un espace bien-être au top, tout pour passer un excellent séjour, je recommande fortement à faire au molns une fois dans sa vie!!!
Un accueil professionnel et des plus agréable.
Encore merci pour ce moment unique....

2022-12-04 via Nuitee