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L'Esprit du 8

Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Centre International de la Mer

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Daily full breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Deluxe Double Room (Charlotte Perriand) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar, individually decorated
Deluxe Double Room (Gae Aulenti) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Meeting facility

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Superior Double Room (Eilleen Gray) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar, individually decorated

Superior Double Room (Eilleen Gray)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (Florence Knoll) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar, individually decorated

Superior Double Room (Florence Knoll)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (Ray Eames) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (Ray Eames)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Charlotte Perriand) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room (Charlotte Perriand)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Portable fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Gae Aulenti) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room (Gae Aulenti)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8 rue Jean Jaures, Rochefort, 17300

What's nearby

  • Centre International de la Mer - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of the Navy - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Musée Hèbre de Saint-Clement - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hermione - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rochefort-Martrou Transporter Bridge and Visitor Centre - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rochefort Station - 16 min walk
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terrasse Colbert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot de la Paix - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O 'bistro du Sud - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie des Demoiselles - ‬4 min walk

About this property

L'Esprit du 8

Bed & breakfast near Centre International de la Mer
Located close to Hermione and National Museum of the Navy, L'Esprit du 8 provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and secured bicycle storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and free stocked minibars, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1830
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric bike charging
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.85 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Property is also known as

Chambre d'hôtes L'esprit 8 Guesthouse Rochefort
Chambre d'hôtes L'esprit 8 Guesthouse
Chambre d'hôtes L'esprit 8 Rochefort
Chambre d'hôtes L'esprit 8
L'Esprit du 8 Rochefort
L'Esprit du 8 Guesthouse
Chambre d'hôtes L'esprit du 8
L'Esprit du 8 Guesthouse Rochefort

Frequently asked questions

Does L'Esprit du 8 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is L'Esprit du 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at L'Esprit du 8?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at L'Esprit du 8?

Check-in start time: 5:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at L'Esprit du 8?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is L'Esprit du 8 located?

Located in the heart of Rochefort, this golf bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Centre International de la Mer, National Museum of the Navy, and Musée Hèbre de Saint-Clement. Hermione and Rochefort-Martrou Transporter Bridge and Visitor Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Rochefort Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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L'Esprit du 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful place with a kind attentive hosts Candrine and Pascal. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Absolutely fabulous place to stay, the host and hostess are very beautiful they made our stay very special. We will return to stay longer next time. 10 of 10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Close to perfect. The hostes were very nice and the location was good and close to everything. The hotel is almost perfect, but there's always something little to make it even better. One thing is that there could (should?) be atleast one English channel on the TV (CCN, BBC World News, or...). A/C would also be an improvement and maybe a standing up shower possibility. These are minor things, but nevertheless.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Séjour professionnel. Accueil très pro mais chaleureux et individualisé avec de nombreux conseils. Chambre calme et superbement décorée. Petit déjeuner local (confiture et jus locaux) avec proposition de cuisson des œufs à la demande. Je recommande beaucoup
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Merci beaucoup à ce très gentil couple très attentif à ses hôtes. Pascal aime raconter les histoires du lieu. Un très bon pdj ! Nous avons passé un très bon séjour et auront sans doute l’occasion de revenir ;) Merci à vous. A & R
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Sandrine et Pascal sont des hôtes très agréables et sympathiques. Très à l’écoute et soucieux du détail ! L’endroit est magnifique et les chambres sont spacieuses et aménagées avec goût. Maison d’hôtes située au centre de Rochefort et pourtant plus calme que certaines situées en dehors des villes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

La maison et sa décoration ,les hôtes , la qualité des produits au petit déjeuner l’emplacement tout est absolument parfait. Je reviendrai avec grand plaisir. Merci pour tout
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Il s'agit d'une deuxième séjour aussi agréable que le premIer. Sandrine et Pascal sont des hôtes charmants et prévenants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Luxurious guest house decorated with taste. Comfortable king size bed, modern bathroom and the charm of and old house with a pool. Our hosts, Sandrine and Pascal thought of all the details and were very helpful in our discovery of the area. Could not recommend it enough!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10

A beautifully restored historic building in the heart of Rochefort. Perfect location. The attention to detail in the fittings and fixtures was exceptional. Very warm and friendly welcome from the hosts, particularly Pascal who was incredibly engaging and helpful to us in providing some gem locations and places to eat in the vicinity of Rochefort. The Eames room did not disappoint and you can see the pride in which the house has been filled with original pieces from past era. Would highly recommend. Don’t forget to ask to see the Austin Healey too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10

Ce court séjour d'une nuit s'est tellement bien passé que cela nous a donné envie de revenir pour un séjour plus long. Non seulement les hôtes sont charmant et au petits soins, mais leur domaine est magnifique, savamment décoré, offrant un havre de paix en plein cœur historique de la ville. Rochefort a tellement d'atouts souvent méconnus que nous regardons déjà nos agendas pour en profiter au plus vite. Je recommande vivement cette adresse, pour un passage comme nous ou un plus long séjour.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10

Merci Sandrine et Pascal pour votre accueil, et au plaisir de revenir! Séjour sans faute, très relaxant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10

Sejour plus que magnifique. Comment suitter ce petit coin de paradis sans un enorme pincement au coeur. L'accueil de Sandrine et Pascal est exceptionnel. On se sent en famille. Ils sont aux petits soins pour nous. Toujours là pout nous conseiller un bon petit resto, une activité,... La chambre était magnifique également. Tout confort. Baignoire à jets. Petit dejeuner très copieux et varié avec des produits frais de la région. Que dire de plus? Si vous voulez passer un excellent séjour ( à deux pas des attractions les plus connues de la ville) dans une merveilleuse maison n'hesitez pas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

Chambre superbe Accueil très sympathique des propriétaires Cadre magnifique Petit déjeuner extra Bravo ne changez rien
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10

Fantastic Character Building with individual decorated rooms. The owners of the house are so very helpful and a pleasure to stay with.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10

Geweldig verblijf in het centrum van Rochefort. De vriendelijke gastvrouw- en heer doen er alles aan om je verblijf een succes te maken. Alle kamers zijn anders ingericht en smaakvol gedecoreerd met 20e eeuws design. Er is een fijn zwembad. Kortom een ideale plek om hiervandaan Rochefort te bezoeken.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

My wife and I spent a delightful six days stay at L'esprit du 8 in Rochefort which proved to be the best chambre d'hôtes we have ever stayed at in France. The owners just seemed to have the balance just right having created an impressive, but charming, residence from early 19th century mansion close to the centre of this historic city. This lovely building has been restored with empathy and yet with all the facilities that one would expect of a modern guest house that include a luxury ensuite shower room, coffee/tea in the rooms, cable TV, a lovely swimming pool and a really rather good continental breakfast each morning. We also had a small balcony to our room which gave us a view of the street/town. The interior design celebrates a stylish mix of antique and vintage and fixtures and fittings that will appeal to anyone that enjoys retro collectables. The owners Sandrine and Pascal are attentive, without being intrusive and seem only too happy to make sure that your stay is relaxing and enjoyable. Our stay was blessed with excellent weather and so we spent a very relaxing time around the swimming pool whilst also exploring the historic port and town centre which is a short walk away. This region has a huge amount to explore and so having a car is advisable or you can hire bikes from the owners. We would suggest visits to include La Rochelle (which is a great port to see) and L'île d'Oléron. We would highly recommend this chamber d’hotes to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

C’est le meilleur logement que nous ayons eu depuis longtemps. Pascal et Sandrine sont de vrais hôtes a la fois très professionnels et très humains. La maison d’hôtes est spacieuse,belle piscine. Le petit déjeuner est excellent et beaucoup d’hôtels dits de standing pourraient s’en inspirer. Mention spéciale pour le fromage différent chaque jour le pain et surtout les chouquettes! L’emplacement est idéal pour découvrir Rochefort car le centre ville et la Place Colbert sont à 5 mn. Très beau marché 3 fois par semaine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

Amazing place which is a testament to the obvious care and attention from its owners, who are extremely friendly and helpful. Look forward to returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Unikt ställe med fantastiskt värdfolk! Ett riktigt designhotell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

A last minute booking brought us to this unexpectedly beautiful house, which has been transformed from a rather imposing government residence to a very stylish, modern gem. Each of the four bedrooms is inspired by a modern design icon- we stayed in the Gae Aulenti room, named after the famous Italian architect. The room is very light and spacious, with a very comfortable bed and a large bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub (but no shower). Breakfast is served in a large room with beautiful stained glass windows, at a communal breakfast table. The friendliness of the hosts and other guests made it feel like a special private party! Breakfast itself was delicious and ample - especially the oven fresh bread and the local bio pear juice. It was great to have such a good choice of restaurants within walking distance (even on a Monday evening). The fascinating Corderie Royale is also easily visited on foot. Our only regrets were only to be able to stay one night, and not having time to take advantage of the swimming pool. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019