Hotel
Château d’Apigné
Le Rheu · Ille-et-Vilaine
On the edge of Rennes, the Château d’Apigné is a 5-star hotel with 16 rooms, the gourmet restaurant Les Tourelles, 25-hectare grounds, in-room massages, bikes, charging points and large event spaces.
- Rating
- 5 stars
- Rooms
- 16
- Suggested time
- 1 to 3 nights
- Type of place
- 5-star château hotel · 16 rooms · gourmet restaurant · 25-hectare grounds · events
- Atmosphere
- Romantic, historic and upmarket · 19th-century château · large grounds · gastronomy · events
- Getting there
- 20 route du Château d’Apigné, 35650 Le Rheu. About 10 minutes from Rennes-Saint-Jacques airport and the Parc Expo, 15 minutes from the centre of Rennes and the station. Private car park with more than 200 spaces for events.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 3/10
- Reduced mobility
- 9/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
The Château d’Apigné is in Le Rheu, west of Rennes, in the heart of 25-hectare grounds. Despite its very calm, rural setting, it is about ten minutes from Rennes-Saint-Jacques airport and the Parc Expo, and about fifteen minutes from the centre of Rennes and the TGV station. Rated 5 stars, it has 16 rooms. Eight are in the main château, in the Superior and Luxury categories, and eight more are in the Pavillon Elisabeth, a renovated former outbuilding in a country style, in the Tradition category. The Tradition rooms are about 28 m². They sleep two plus an extra bed, with a double or twin beds, and have parking and access adapted for people with reduced mobility. In the château, the Superior and Luxury rooms are 32 to 44 m²: about 32 m² for the Superior and about 44 m² for the Luxury. The bathrooms set in the turrets are one of the most distinctive features of a stay. Rooms offer homemade macarons, a bottle of water, a safe, a flat-screen TV with international channels and Canal+, a telephone, free Wi-Fi, a baby cot on request, a hairdryer and a walk-in shower or bath depending on the room. Views look out over the grounds, the gardens or the lake. Accessibility is well integrated for a historic château: the official website mentions a lift, an adapted room and an access ramp in the main building. The car park is also accessible. Hotel service runs 24/7. The hotel offers room service, breakfast in your room and shuttles to Rennes station or Rennes-Saint-Jacques airport. Personal touches can be ordered, such as champagne, chocolates or flowers. The gourmet restaurant Les Tourelles is run by chef Nicolas Briand. Its modern gastronomy is rooted in regional produce and local heritage. Current offers show menus of three to six courses depending on the formula. The château has no conventional shared spa, but offers treatments and massages in your room through Viva Ter’happy, which adds to the intimacy of the stay. Electric vehicles can be charged free of charge at universal Porsche charging points. The estate also lends traditional and electric bikes to reach the Apigné lakes or Rennes along the cycle paths and towpath. The events offer is particularly developed. The château has nearly 500 m² of modular rooms, hosts events for 5 to 500 people and has a private car park with more than 200 spaces. The grounds also lend themselves to team-building activities. For weddings, the main hall can seat up to about 200 guests with a dance floor. The estate also hosts concerts, ceremonies, product launches and outdoor receptions. The hotel even has its own vineyard, used for discovery and tasting activities at some events. The grounds also have beehives, whose honey is sold in the shop alongside jams, caramels and chocolates made by the team. The pet policy is not clearly published on the official pages, so contact reception before any stay with an animal. The Château d’Apigné suits couples, weddings, upmarket getaways and business events above all. It offers a rare combination of countryside seclusion and very quick access to Rennes.
Highlights
- 25-hectare grounds, with a lake of about 3,000 m²
- Tradition rooms of about 28 m², Superior rooms of about 32 m², Luxury rooms up to 44 m²
- Views of the grounds, garden or lake
- Bathrooms in the turrets
- Homemade macarons and a bottle of water in the room; safe; TV with international channels and Canal+; baby cot on request
- 24/7 service, room service, station and airport shuttle
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- Adapted room and access ramp
- Gourmet restaurant Les Tourelles, chef Nicolas Briand
- Treatments and massages in your room
- Free charging on universal Porsche charging points
- Traditional and electric bikes
- A vineyard, beehives in the grounds and a shop of homemade products
- 500 m² of modular rooms, events for 5 to 500 people, a wedding hall for about 200 seated guests, team building
- 10 minutes from the airport, 15 minutes from the centre of Rennes
Practical information
- Address
- 20 route du Château d’Apigné, 35650 Le Rheu
- Food
- Les Tourelles
- Parking
- More than 200 spaces for events
- Pets
- Policy not clearly published; contact reception
Tips on the spot
- Compare the direct rate with flexible offers, and check whether breakfast is included.
- Read the cancellation conditions of your exact rate before paying.
- Book early for rooms with a view, balcony or terrace.
- Mention any mobility needs before your room is allocated.
- Tell the hotel before arrival if you are travelling with a pet.
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- Check reception hours if you are arriving late, and the restaurant hours for an evening arrival.
- Confirm parking if it is limited, paid or by reservation, and the charging point for an electric car.
- Book spa treatments early and check the access conditions: age, dress, booking and supplement.
- Ask for a quiet room if you are sensitive to noise.
- Check the tourist tax and any extras not included.
- For a real château experience, book a Superior or Luxury room in the main building; the Tradition rooms are in the Pavillon Elisabeth, close to the château.
- Ask for a turret bathroom if this matters to you, and a lake or park view when booking.
- Arrange the station or airport shuttle with reception.
- Book Les Tourelles at the same time as your room; for a gourmet stay, choose a package including dinner.
- Massages are given in your room, not in a shared spa.
- For a romantic stay, add champagne, flowers or chocolates on arrival.
- Electric bikes are available to ride to Rennes or the Apigné lakes along the water and the towpath.
- Before coming with a dog or cat, contact reception.
- Two nights let you enjoy the château while visiting Rennes.
- The large event capacity can bring some activity at weekends: ask whether a wedding is planned if you want complete quiet.
Frequently asked questions
How are the rooms split?
Eight rooms in the château and eight Tradition rooms in the Pavillon Elisabeth.
How big are the Tradition rooms?
About 28 m².
How big are the Superior rooms?
About 32 m².
How big are the Luxury rooms?
Up to about 44 m².
Do the rooms overlook the grounds?
Depending on the room, the view is of the grounds, the garden or the lake.
Who is the chef?
Nicolas Briand, according to the current official website.
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