L'EssenCiel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Piré-Chancé with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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

Double Room (Nid Azur)

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

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

Double or Twin Room (Nid Horizon)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Pire-sur-Seiche

L'EssenCiel places you 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Parc Expo Rennes. This 42-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Enigmaparc - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe Church - 14 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • The Fairies' Rock - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Glaz Arena - 20 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Place de la Gare - 27 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Terre Et Mer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Java Bleue - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza Janzé - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gabby - ‬8 min drive

About this property

L'EssenCiel

Hotel in Piré-Chancé with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests staying at L'EssenCiel enjoy access to a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a train station shuttle. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and children's robes. Other standard amenities include espresso makers, free local calls, and safes.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • La Tables des Pères
  • Le Re-Père

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

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 will be renovating from December 14 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
The property is closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.32 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

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

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 cribs/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair.
  • This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • L'EssenCiel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your 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

What is there to do near L'EssenCiel?

This hotel is located in Piré-Chancé, close to The Fairies' Rock and Enigmaparc.

Is parking available on site at L'EssenCiel?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking, free RV/bus/truck parking, and electric car charging are also available.

Is there a spa available at L'EssenCiel?

Spa L'EssenCiel x Codage is the hotel's spa and services include prenatal massages, couples treatments, and Ayurvedic treatments.

Does L'EssenCiel have a casino at the property?

No, L'EssenCiel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at L'EssenCiel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at L'EssenCiel?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Does L'EssenCiel have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does L'EssenCiel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, L'EssenCiel has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will L'EssenCiel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at L'EssenCiel though service animals are welcome.

Does L'EssenCiel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from L'EssenCiel?

The closest major airport to L'EssenCiel is Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques), which is 22.8 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at L'EssenCiel?

No, at L'EssenCiel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does L'EssenCiel have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at L'EssenCiel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

L'EssenCiel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Che Tun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Unusual hotel

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Yanish, Atherton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaetan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

tangi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

jean pierre

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Élisabeth

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024