Hotel
Hôtel L'Empreinte
Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef · Loire-Atlantique
Facing the long beach of Tharon in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, L’Empreinte is a small 2-star Logis hotel with 13 rooms, 8 of them looking straight out to the ocean, with a restaurant, a terrace and the Accueil Vélo label.
- Rating
- 2 stars
- Rooms
- 13
- Suggested time
- 1 to 3 nights
- Type of place
- 2-star Logis hotel · 13 rooms · 8 with ocean views · restaurant · Accueil Vélo
- Atmosphere
- Seaside, simple and friendly · seafront · Tharon beach · cycling stopover spirit
- Getting there
- 119 boulevard de l’Océan, Tharon-Plage, 44730 Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef. Facing the long beach. The hotel is on the Vélodyssée route and holds the Accueil Vélo label.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- 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’Empreinte stands at 119 boulevard de l’Océan in Tharon-Plage, in the commune of Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef. Its location is its first asset: it faces the long sandy beach and the fishing huts typical of the Côte de Jade. It is a 2-star Logis hotel with 13 rooms, eight of them looking straight out to the ocean. The renovated rooms have a TV, a telephone, Wi‑Fi and a private bathroom. The higher categories have an ocean view. L’Empreinte holds the Accueil Vélo label and is on the Vélodyssée route, a real plus for cycle tourists following the coast between Saint-Brevin, Pornic and the south of the Loire. Its seafront location and restaurant make it a natural stopover.
Highlights
- 2-star hotel
- Member of the Logis network
- Facing the long beach of Tharon
- View of the fishing huts
- Seafront
- Restaurant on site
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- Terrace
- French cooking from land and sea
- Fish and seafood in the spotlight
- TV in the rooms
Practical information
- Address
- 119 boulevard de l’Océan, Tharon-Plage, 44730 Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef
- Food
- Restaurant on site, French cooking from land and sea
- Parking
- Parking available
- Pets
- Allowed
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.
- To guarantee a sea view, book a category explicitly described as ocean facing.
- The hotel is particularly well suited to a stopover on the Vélodyssée.
- Let the hotel know you are arriving by bike to confirm the storage arrangements.
- Book the restaurant in advance in high season.
- Pets are allowed; check any extra charge before arriving.
- If you have reduced mobility, contact the hotel to check the exact room and access.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of cuisine is served?
French cooking from land and sea.
Is the hotel open all year round?
Open all year round.
What is the hotel’s main appeal?
Its location facing the beach and its ocean-view rooms.
Does the hotel have a pool?
There is no pool.
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