Hotel
L'Abbaye de Villeneuve
Les Sorinières · Loire-Atlantique
On the edge of Nantes, L’Abbaye de Villeneuve is a 4 star hotel in a former 13th century Cistercian abbey, with 17 rooms and suites, a heated outdoor pool, several restaurants including the Michelin-starred Le 1201, massages and historic grounds.
- Rating
- 4 stars
- Rooms
- 17
- Suggested time
- 1 to 3 nights
- Type of place
- 4 star historic hotel · 17 rooms and suites · heated pool · fine dining · massages
- Atmosphere
- Historic, elegant and contemplative · Cistercian abbey · fine dining · grounds · retreat spirit
- Getting there
- Lieu-dit Villeneuve, 44840 Les Sorinières. About 15 minutes from the centre of Nantes. Free parking right next door. Shuttle to Nantes on request, for an extra charge.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 1/10
- Reduced mobility
- 7/10
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’Abbaye de Villeneuve, in Les Sorinières, is one of the most unusual hotels around Nantes. It occupies a former Cistercian abbey founded in the 13th century and restored as a 4 star hotel. The site keeps the monumental spirit of the place while embracing contemporary decor, with old stones, beams, mouldings and historic volumes. The hotel has only 17 rooms and suites, one of them accessible. This deliberately small size creates an atmosphere closer to a prestigious house than a large city hotel. The rooms and suites are on the upper floors of the historic building, with no lift, which travellers who find stairs difficult should bear in mind. Categories range from rooms of around 28 m² to suites of about 35 m² and Superior Suites of about 45 m². The hotel is aimed mainly at couples and travellers looking for a heritage setting. Baby equipment can be provided on request. Breakfast is served in the hotel’s Brasserie from 7 am to 10 am. The buffet has sweet and savoury options with hot drinks, juices, pastries, cereals, artisan jams, salmon, charcuterie, cheese and yoghurts. The published price is 15 € per adult and 7.50 € for children under 12. A continental breakfast in the room and an express option for early departures are also available.
Highlights
- Former 13th century Cistercian abbey
- Restored historic architecture
- Old stones and exposed beams
- Rooms from about 28 m²
- Suites of about 35 m²
- Superior Suites of about 45 m²
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- Reception open 24 hours a day
- Paid shuttle to Nantes on request
- Baby equipment on request
- Non-smoking
Practical information
- Address
- Lieu-dit Villeneuve, 44840 Les Sorinières
- Breakfast
- Buffet in the brasserie
- Parking
- Free, right next door
- Pets
- Not allowed, except assistance dogs
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.
- The hotel has no lift: tell reception if stairs are a problem.
- There is one accessible room, but check its exact location before booking.
- Book Le 1201 at the same time as your room if fine dining is central to your stay.
- Le 1201 is a gourmet restaurant, while the Brasserie Constance is more relaxed.
- Le Shiki offers a Japanese alternative on the same estate.
- The buffet breakfast is served from 7 am to 10 am.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of building is the hotel in?
A former 13th century Cistercian abbey.
How big is a classic room?
About 28 m².
How big is a suite?
About 35 m².
How big is a Superior Suite?
45 m².
What is the gourmet restaurant?
Le 1201.
Does Le 1201 have a Michelin star?
Yes, it is a Michelin-starred restaurant.
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