Hotel
La Mare aux Oiseaux
Saint-Joachim / Brière · Loire-Atlantique
A 12-room hotel with suites on the island of Fédrun in La Brière, run by chef Éric Guérin, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, suites on stilts and a wellness area.
- Rooms
- 12
- Suggested time
- 2 nights is ideal for the food and for discovering La Brière.
- Type of place
- Hotel
- Atmosphere
- Poetic, artistic and intimate, deeply linked to La Brière.
- Getting there
- 223 rue du Chef de l’Île, 44720 Saint-Joachim; car recommended, free parking.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- 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
La Mare aux Oiseaux is more a destination than a conventional hotel. Set on the island of Fédrun in Saint-Joachim, the house has 12 rooms according to the MICHELIN Guide and offers very different kinds of accommodation: 40 m² Junior Suites, 35 m² Stilt Suites with a private Nordic bath, 55 m² Duplexes and Privilège Suites with a Balinese bath. Éric Guérin’s restaurant holds a Michelin star and is the heart of the experience. It all sits in an exceptional marshland landscape.
Highlights
- The Stilt Suites stand on the edge of the marsh, each with a private Nordic bath.
- The Privilège Suites have a Balinese stone bath.
- The Duplexes reach 55 m².
- The starred restaurant is at the centre of the hotel.
- The address is on an inhabited island in the heart of La Brière.
Practical information
- Address
- 223 rue du Chef de l’Île, 44720 Saint-Joachim
- Getting there
- 223 rue du Chef de l’Île, 44720 Saint-Joachim; car recommended, free parking
- Public transport
- Car recommended; Saint-Nazaire is about 15 minutes away, La Baule 20 minutes
- Rooms
- Standard and Superior rooms, 2 Junior Suites 40 m², 3 Stilt Suites 35 m², 2 Duplex Suites 55 m², 2 Privilège Suites 40 m²
- In the room
- Telephone, television, private bathroom, terrace depending on the suite, distinctive decor
- Food
- Éric Guérin’s restaurant, 1 Michelin star
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast, gluten-free options
- Wellness
- No large shared pool; wellness area depending on the suite or offer; private heated Nordic bath for the Stilt Suites; no gym featured
- Cycling
- The area is very well suited to cycling
- Opening
- Open and bookable in 2026
- Parking
- Free private car park
- Accessibility
- At least one 40 m² Junior Suite adapted for reduced mobility
- Ideal for
- Couples, gastronomy, nature stays, an experience weekend
- Nearby
- The island of Fédrun, the Brière regional nature park, Brière thatched cottages, Saint-Nazaire, La Baule
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.
- Book the restaurant before the room if the starred dinner is your priority.
- For the most original experience, aim for a Stilt Suite.
- For a person with reduced mobility, ask for the adapted Junior Suite.
- Plan a punt trip (chaland) on the Brière marshes.
- Staying two nights means the stay is more than just the dinner.
- Compare the suites according to access to the wellness area.
Frequently asked questions
What is its main asset?
A unique gastronomic and poetic experience in the heart of the Brière marshes.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
Yes, Éric Guérin’s restaurant, with 1 Michelin star.
Is there a lift?
The buildings are spread out; check depending on the accommodation.
Is there a pool?
No large shared pool is mentioned.
Is there a spa?
A wellness area is available depending on the suite or offer.
Is there a sauna, hammam or hot tub?
The Stilt Suites have a private heated Nordic bath.
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