Hotel
Hôtel-Spa L'EssenCiel - Château des Pères
Piré-Chancé · Ille-et-Vilaine
A spectacular 4-star hotel and spa with 42 nest rooms at the Domaine du Château des Pères: 36 suspended rooms, 6 on the ground, an indoor pool, sauna, hammam, hot tub and a starred restaurant nearby.
- Rating
- 4 stars
- Rooms
- 42
- Suggested time
- 2 nights is ideal for the spa, the food and exploring the estate.
- Type of place
- Hotel
- Atmosphere
- Spectacular, artistic and contemplative, between futuristic architecture and countryside.
- Getting there
- Domaine du Château des Pères, 35150 Piré-Chancé; about 30 minutes from Rennes, free private parking.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 4/10
- Reduced mobility
- 10/10
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
L’EssenCiel is designed like an inhabited tree: 42 rooms of 26 m², including 36 nests suspended on branches and 6 rooms on the ground. The highest room is about 28 metres up. Each room has an oculus with a wide view over the estate. The 4-star hotel has a full spa with a heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam, hot tub and CODAGE treatments. The Domaine du Château des Pères adds a park of monumental sculptures and several restaurants, including the Michelin-starred La Table des Pères.
Highlights
- The building is designed as a tree-shaped work of architecture.
- The 36 perched rooms offer a truly unusual experience.
- The park displays about 60 monumental sculptures.
- The spa has a real indoor pool.
- La Table des Pères holds a Michelin star.
- The six ground-floor rooms are an alternative to the suspended nests.
Practical information
- Address
- Le Château des Pères, 35150 Piré-Chancé
- Getting there
- Domaine du Château des Pères, 35150 Piré-Chancé; about 30 minutes from Rennes, free private parking
- Public transport
- Car recommended; about 30 minutes from Rennes
- Rooms
- 36 suspended nest rooms of 26 m², 6 ground-floor rooms, rooms up to about 28 m high
- In the room
- Seating area, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, shower, hairdryer, oculus with panoramic view
- Food
- The Michelin-starred La Table des Pères; the Café-Restaurant Le Re-Père; event catering on the estate
- Breakfast
- Buffet, continental or gluten-free depending on the offer
- Wellness
- Heated indoor pool, EssenCiel Spa by CODAGE with treatments and a wellness area, sauna, hammam, hot tub, wellbeing or yoga classes depending on the programme
- Services
- Electric charging point
- Cycling
- Possible
- Opening
- Open and bookable in 2026
- Parking
- Free private car park
- Accessibility
- Disabled guests welcome; several ground-floor rooms are particularly relevant to book if needed
- Ideal for
- Couples, architecture, spa, gastronomy, premium seminars
- Nearby
- The Château des Pères sculpture park, La Table des Pères, Châteaugiron, Rennes, the Piré-Chancé countryside
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.
- If you suffer from vertigo, ask for a ground-floor room.
- Book La Table des Pères well in advance.
- Book CODAGE treatments at the same time as the room.
- Allow time to explore the sculpture park.
- Coming by car is much simpler.
Frequently asked questions
What is its main asset?
A unique architectural experience in Brittany, combining art, a sculpture park, a spa and gastronomy.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
The Michelin-starred La Table des Pères, the Café-Restaurant Le Re-Père and event catering on the estate.
Can I charge an electric car?
Yes, there is an electric charging point.
Is there a lift?
Yes, a lift is mentioned.
Is there a pool?
Yes, a heated indoor pool.
Is there a spa?
Yes, the EssenCiel Spa by CODAGE, with treatments and a wellness area.
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