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L'EssenCiel

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Piré-Chancé hotel

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2 restaurants; lunch, dinner, and brunch served
Bar (on property)
Room (Nid Essence) garden level | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
2 restaurants; lunch, dinner, and brunch served

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Domaine du Château des pères, Route de Boistrudan, Piré-Chancé, Ille-et-Vilaine, 35150
  • Place, Enigmaparc
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, The Fairies' Rock
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Nid Azur)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room (Nid Azur)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room (Nid Horizon)

  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room (Nid Celeste) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room (Nid Celeste)

  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Nid Sur les Bois) garden level

Double Room (Nid Sur les Bois) garden level | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double Room (Nid Sur les Bois) garden level

  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room (Nid Essence) garden level | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Room (Nid Essence) garden level

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Mobility Accessible (Nid Azur)

  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (Nid Essence) garden level

  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Pire-sur-Seiche

In provincial park.You'll be 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Parc Expo Rennes with a stay at this Piré-Chancé hotel.

What's nearby

  • Enigmaparc - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • The Fairies' Rock - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe Church - 17 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Roazhon Park - 31 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Parc Expo Rennes - 31 min drive - 20.1 miles

Getting around

  • Janze Station - 9 min drive
  • Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Java Bleue - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Petite Bretonne - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Auprès de Ma Blonde - ‬8 min drive

About this property

L'EssenCiel

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Piré-Chancé hotel
L'EssenCiel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and 8 meeting rooms are available. A sauna, spa services, and a library are also featured at L'EssenCiel. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Piré-Chancé hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2022
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
L'EssenCiel offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Piré-Chancé hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Spa L'EssenCiel x Codage has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 22 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 50
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.45 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

L'EssenCiel Hotel
L'EssenCiel Piré-Chancé
L'EssenCiel Hotel Piré-Chancé

Frequently asked questions

How close is L'EssenCiel to the airport?

L'EssenCiel is 22.8 mi (32-min drive) away from the Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at L'EssenCiel?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at L'EssenCiel on Jul 2, 2026 start from $188, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does L'EssenCiel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at L'EssenCiel.

Does L'EssenCiel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at L'EssenCiel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 22 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at L'EssenCiel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at L'EssenCiel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at L'EssenCiel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does L'EssenCiel have a pool?

L'EssenCiel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does L'EssenCiel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like French cuisine, garden views, and brunch.

Does L'EssenCiel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Spa L'EssenCiel x Codage, where you can enjoy Ayurvedic treatments, massages, and body treatments.

How close is L'EssenCiel to downtown Piré-Chancé?

L'EssenCiel is 0.1 mi away from Pire-sur-Seiche.

L'EssenCiel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and memorable stay. Unique design. Would return and stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really quirky and nice property in great grounds. Need to book restaurant in advance as reading reviews often dull and not much in the area and nothing else walkable. Overall a nice stay - great spa, lovely grounds. Special mention to Raphael who helped us 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! Stunning views from the nest and the staff were so helpful! We ate at La Table des Pères which was also wonderful! We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Nest-tastic :)

Unique experience! tranquile, great surroundings; place that is offering combination of relaxation, art, cuisine and connection with nature in minimalist style. Profesional attentive and friendly staff. Special Thanks to Kuku and the Team at Buffet Restaurant - Morgan & Sam made our dinner experience very enjoyable The SPA is also memorable - clean, well designed and peaceful! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to take a weekend away from the city

Big rooms with a very comfortable bed. The swimming pool area is amazing, cleand, beautiful and perfect to relax. Restaurant buffet also super good quality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Amazing. Quirky hotel. Lovely room. Very quiet. Best meal ever at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible and magical hotel. Absolutely, the very best hotel I have stayed at, in France. The staff were Excellent. The property grounds is Amazing. Very clean, very safe, very quiet. Parking was excellent. We stayed in one of the modern-art-like "Pods" and it was a very unique and memorable experience. The pool/spa area was also a delight. Highest accolades possible. Thank you for an incredible stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Interesting concept poorly executed.

It's a fun place to stay and if your motive is visiting the fine restaurant on site and taking selfies, then it works for a night. However whether it is due to the weight restrictions of the pods, or some financial issues, the finish of the decoration is not up to standard. This is a €300 a night hotel, and I fully expect them to increase this rate in the near future. The finish in the rooms though is akin to a €80-120 roadside motel. Cheap chip board and cheap plastic everywhere, not I do not mean anything custom designed. The double beds are two singles pushed together- unforgivable. The toilet seat the cheapest plastic you could find in Lidl middle isle. Nice to have a Nespresso machine, however 2 pods total? Most hotels would give you a selection and perhaps even a dash of milk if so desired. It is quite possible for the rooms to be plastic filled to reduce weight and yet remain stylish. However little thought has gone into this which is a shame. I do not think I am alone in saying this as well - a staff member told me he hears this often. On the plus side, the staff were wonderful and very helpful. On balance though I would not recommend staying here for more than one night, and only then if you are eating at the restaurant. Definitely do not expect any sort of finesse or smattering of luxury though as aside from the staff, this is not there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

jean pierre

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hôtel que je classe en catégorie formule 1 amélioré
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour remarquable.

L'hôtel, les restaurants, le domaine, la serre, tout a été source de moments exceptionnels. Une grande équipe réellement compétente et très sympathique travaille sur le domaine. L'alliance entre le talent, la nature et la compétence. Un séjour d'exception que j'ai vécu grâce à eux.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Élisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit magnifique et insolite, le personnel est digne de cet endroit, gentils, très professionnel et très agréables. Super spa, piscine... On y reviendra
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bon hotel pour un court séjour

Hotel très agréable avec une architecture futuriste un peu à l'écart de tout mais dépaysant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent séjour que ça soit hôtel ou restaurant,avec un personnel au petit soin À refaire
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Plutôt déçue

Nous y avons passé notre anniversaire. C'était utile de le préciser pour avoir deux chocolats. C'était notre second séjour. Je trouve que les bâtiments ne vieillissent pas bien... Si la literie et le cadre sont agréables nous nous serions passé de la chauve souris écrasée dans la charnière de la fenêtre. Quand au restaurant étoilé, une flânerie à 400€ qui ne valait pas le détour... La Rôtisserie est correcte, a condition d'expliquer à la barmaid qu'un americano peut aussi être un apéritif et non un café... Bref, même si le calme et le spa était au rendez vous, nous ne garderons pas un grand souvenir de notre passage et ne reviendrons pas de sitôt...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Très agréable mais un peu cher

Les chambres "nid" sont originales et très agréables, bien équipée et avec une bonne literie. Le SPA est également au top. L'environnement est également très agréable, au calme. Cela dit, le prix reste quand même très élevé en comparaison avec ce que d'autres 4 étoiles peuvent proposer. Le petit déjeuner est correcte mais avec trop peu de choix en salé à mon gout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

mathilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Une petite attention pour notre anniversaire de mariage. Cela nous a fait plaisir. Par contre le petit dejeuner n'est vraiment pas a la hauteur d'un hôtel 4 etoiles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Espectacular e inesperado

Lugar muy bonito perdido en Francia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour merveilleux

Cadre, environnement, personnel, tout est parfait pour un séjour très agréable .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bien

Lit très confortable, propre et services impeccables. Petit déjeuner de grande qualité, j'ai beaucoup apprécié le saumon fumé et le bacon frais. Le spa était très relaxant, le sauna assez chaud, mais l'eau de la piscine était un peu froide. Ce fut un agréable séjour chez l'essenciel. Je recommande vivement cet hôtel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

UNIQUE...

Superbe découverte, nuitée dans les airs, jolie chambrée bien au chaud un espace bien-être au top, tout pour passer un excellent séjour, je recommande fortement à faire au molns une fois dans sa vie!!! Un accueil professionnel et des plus agréable. Encore merci pour ce moment unique....
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incontournable

Magnifique hôtel futuriste, dans un très beau parc de sculptures. Endroit incontournable pour déconnecter
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super mooi hotel. Heel futuristisch aan de buitenkant! Ruime kamers Alleen GPS kent locatie niet en je moet een stuk verder rijden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherif

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025