Top 5 Apartment in Pays de la Loire

163 Bd de la Tara, 44770 La Plaine-sur-Mer, France

“After last year France 3 stars challenge, repeating the Parisian stars, this year was the big 2 stars. I did more than 50% of them, follow me for all the reviews and updates (I’m publishing with a delay) Being a Grande Table du Monde, Relais et Chateaux and a Gault et Millau 4 toques, Anne de Bretagne was obviously on the list. It was not the only reason, I also had some very positive feedbacks from sources I trust. So what’s extraordinary here? The Loire estuary. And the rest. The Loire estuary got me confused and delayed this publication. Yes, sitting there I first got confused, like some other critics. You see the ocean, you focus on the seafood. Well, it’s not an ocean, it’s an estuary. And your gaze sees the arrival after a long journey. A journey that brought you here, so of course the main local ingredients will be from the sea, but you’ll arrive with the taste of the land and the river still in your mind. The eels risotto with a langoustine carpaccio and Parmesan would be the classical demonstration to my point but it’s the Lobster that did it for me. It’s not a lobster like a guy from Brittany would do it (classical or the one who traveled and brought some spices from across the oceans). No a guy from the land, who traveled through, met some people along the way (Alléno, Le Squer) and arrived at this estuary. The one that did it for me is lobster with wild garlic (bear’s garlic), vin jaune, mushrooms and more… it’s not about the ocean, it’s an estuary, it’s the end of a journey through the land with the sea as an ultimate inspiration. The best dish, was the main one, which is the sign of the true master, like the rest. The rest is everything. The chef himself, genuinely touching, gastronomically and humanly. The service with different voices, different telling of the dishes. The wine list with its gems at an unbeatable price for a two stars (even compared to some one star). Definitely, lately, it worths the travel to take the A11 or A10 and go down to the Pays de la Loire (Loire’s countries), with Fleur de Loire, Bagatelle, La bergerie, all the Vendée stars and a this one (to name the one that I reviewed). Actually, I would recommend to do this one and finish by La Marine. You would have done the journey, the Estuary and then the Ocean with the intensity of the emotions it can create. It’s a top tiers 2 stars.”

Rue de La Gémerie, Bd Pierre Lefaucheux, 72230 Arnage, France

“A unique hotel with obvious connection with 24 hour Le Mans having photographs, car models on the walls and even furniture made from old oil drums. Ample on site parking. Hotel situated next to a man made beach and boating lake. Rooms …”

12 Rue Jean Monnet, 44210 Pornic, France

“Nice and quiet hotel. Very decent, clean and spacious rooms. Amazing bathroom and a bed that makes you fall asleep instantly. Breakfast is kept very simple but tasty and with enough options. They even have my favorite Nespresso coffeemachines! 👌 …”

8 All. Commandant Charcot, 44000 Nantes, France

“friendly and helpfull employees and their English was good. The only thing I missed was a english channel on the tv.”

Le, 314 R de l'Éventail, 72000 Le Mans, France

“I loved the place , it’s cosy and has a nice garden outside. It’s also in a really good neighbourhood with access to most places conveniently. My room was always warm and I was well looked after. They even made sure there was gluten free bread available for me at breakfast. The staff was always helpful. Ms. Aline gave some really good tips on what to do and was always ready to help. The rest of the staff as well. Mr. Vincent actually came to pick me up himself from a park because we had a taxi situation which I appreciate greatly. The intern at the reception was always forthcoming and pleasant. You have to be prepared for a stay at a home more than a hotel though but rest assured I had no complaints. There was another young lady at the desk who was also kind and helpful. I enjoyed my stay here and would recommend them.”

19 Rue Chanzy, 72000 Le Mans, France

“Hotel staff very friendly. Rooms comfortable, beds very comfortable but decor, carpet and furnishings need updating. Excellent breakfasts with plenty choice.”

45 Av. d'Angers, 49300 Cholet, France

“Amazing stay!! Excellent service and clean and comfortable rooms. Also includes a restaurant inside.”

7 Rue Barbier, 72000 Le Mans, France

“The room was Super clean with an amazing view over the cathedral and right next to the city centre. Staff was very friendly and available 24/7. It also had access to a Garaged car park. Perfect experience, thank you”

39 Bd Robert Jarry, 72000 Le Mans, France

“The hotel is in a great location with the railway station opposite and the main town only a 10 minute walk away. ||There is parking on site but only for about 2 or 3 cars so best to book in advance, it costs 15 euros. All of the staff were …”

Quai Ledru-Rollin, 72000 Le Mans, France

“Address provided for the hotel indicated location was on opposite side of the road. As the hotel sign/entrance is on the corner of the road it is not easy to see. Friendly staff on reception. Drinks in restaurant expensive and food adequate. Very good breakfast. Room small to accommodate our 2 dogs.”

1 Rue du Pilori, 44490 Le Croisic, France

“Great small individual hotel. Well situated,superb food served in restaurant,clean and friendly welcome. Stayed here for several nights September 2012 and found it very pleasing. Good value for money and would love to go back. I didn't have …”

4-6 Rue de la Libération, 53270 Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes, France

“Only went for a meal.... Fantastic! Been back a couple of times. Food is wonderful. The village is beautiful with a chateau, shops, history and scenery. You must go!”

8 Bd Franklin Roosevelt, 85100 Les Sables-d'Olonne, France

“Very good 3* hotel, located by the port. The rooms are of good size, and happily have tea/coffee making facility in room. We had a balcony so had good view of the sea. Breakfast usual choice of bread, ham, cheese etc, but when croissants ran out not replenished, so not worth 11euros.”

2 bis Rue Santeuil, 44000 Nantes, France

“Clean and well designed room. Lovely view and in a charming yet fun neighborhood. Helpful staff and practical amenities. The bars and restaurants near the hotel stay open late which is great but can be rather noisy so get a higher up room that does not face the Main Street.”

18 Rue Marie Euphrasie Pelletier, 49100 Angers, France

“Really enjoyed my one-night stay at the Hotellerie - a simple, but very modern and airy establishment with good-sized rooms, ample parking, and spotlessly clean facilities. The dining area set just off the courtyard of the religious establishment to which the hotel is co-housed, is very attractive.”

La, 138 boulevard Mar D'Lattre de Tassigny, 85360 La Tranche-sur-Mer, France

“Perfect but... It's a perfect place, luckily we disengage ambitions in the center and got one outside of The camping.. Number 19.. Its very close to the beach,and very calm area. But it was not easy to find the camping... In he earl, it's a good place...”

360 Av. de la Plage, 85440 Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, France

“Well located, quiet, with a great entertainment team for all ages. My teenagers loved it. The campsite is clean, well maintained, with a attentive team. Everything is there to have a good vacation”

Rue de la Poissonnerie, 49100 Angers, France

“2 nights , wonderful location , clean hotel absolutely no complaints. Thank you”

42 Rue Russeil, 44000 Nantes, France

“Perfect, comfortable room, clean, functional. The staff is friendly, helpful and nice. I was really pleased !”

65 Rue du Puits d'Enfer, 85180 Les Sables-d'Olonne, France

“Well placed, beach and walks just in front. The setting is superb.However, we were disappointed with the lack of facilities in the apartment. We had an apartment for four (we're a couple) there were exactly four sets of tableware, no extra, so washing up between courses, very basic. Absolutely nothing in the way of cleaning, wiping etc. We had to make our own bed on arrival, and the list of restrictions/obligations was not conducive of a restful holiday. The apartments are in need of modernisation.”