Hotel
La Mère Champlain
Cancale · Ille-et-Vilaine
On the harbour of La Houle in Cancale, La Mère Champlain is a 3-star hotel and restaurant with 17 rooms overlooking the sea, the harbour or the courtyard, with a lift, accessible rooms, a fish and seafood restaurant and views over the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.
- Rating
- 3 stars
- Rooms
- 17
- Suggested time
- 1 to 3 nights
- Type of place
- 3-star hotel and restaurant · 17 rooms · harbour of La Houle · bay view · seafood
- Atmosphere
- Maritime, lively and panoramic · harbour of La Houle · oysters and seafood
- Getting there
- 1 quai Administrateur Thomas, 35260 Cancale, right on the harbour of La Houle. Public car parks nearby; conditions vary by area and season.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 3/10
- 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
La Mère Champlain stands at 1 quai Administrateur Thomas, in the heart of the harbour of La Houle in Cancale. The hotel looks straight out over the bay, the oyster beds and the panorama of Mont-Saint-Michel. Few addresses immerse you so fully in Cancale’s maritime atmosphere. This 3-star hotel has 17 rooms. Categories include Standard Doubles with a sea or harbour view, Superior Doubles with a sea-view balcony, Triples, Tradition rooms overlooking the courtyard, Family Quadruples and a Deluxe Double with a sea-view balcony adapted for guests with reduced mobility. The rooms have a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite and internet, and the hotel has a lift. The hotel and restaurant are accessible for all types of disability, with a step-free entrance and a lift to the rooms. Reception is open from 8am to 9pm, and the hotel is open all year round. A late arrival after 9pm must be arranged directly with the hotel.
Highlights
- 3-star hotel
- Right on the harbour of La Houle
- View over the bay of Cancale
- View towards Mont-Saint-Michel
- View of the oyster beds
- Modern, renovated rooms
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- Standard Double with a sea or harbour view
- Superior Double with a sea-view balcony
- Triple room
- Tradition room overlooking the courtyard
Practical information
- Address
- 1 quai Administrateur Thomas, 35260 Cancale
- Food
- Yes, a fish, seafood and meat restaurant, open all year round, 7 days a week.
- Breakfast
- Breakfast available.
- Parking
- No private parking; public car parks nearby.
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 the view, choose a sea or harbour room explicitly.
- The Superior category with a balcony suits you if you want outdoor space.
- If you have reduced mobility, ask for the adapted Deluxe Double with a sea-view balcony.
- Reception closes at 9pm, so arrange any late arrival in advance.
- The restaurant is open all year round, 7 days a week.
- Book a table on the bay side if the view matters.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a bar or lounge?
Drinks served in the restaurant.
Can you come by bike?
The GR34 is close by.
What are the reception hours?
8 to 21 hours.
Is late arrival possible?
To be arranged before 9pm.
Is the hotel open all year round?
Open all year round.
What payment methods are accepted?
American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Carte Bleue and cash.
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Read in the journal
- City guideWhat to do in Cancale: the complete guideThe oyster market at the port of La Houle, the oyster beds, the Pointe du Grouin, the Île des Landes, the beaches and the coastal path: what to do in and around Cancale.
- ChristmasWhat to do in Ille-et-Vilaine during the Christmas holidaysThe Rennes Christmas markets, Saint-Malo in winter, Cancale oysters, Vitré and Fougères: our ideas for the 2026 Christmas holidays in Ille-et-Vilaine.
- SeasonWhat to do in Ille-et-Vilaine during the All Saints’ holidaysThe Route du Rhum in Saint-Malo, Brocéliande for Samain, castles, the Lices market and Cancale oysters: our ideas for All Saints’ 2026 in Ille-et-Vilaine.
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