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L'esprit du 8

8 rue jean jaures, 17300 Rochefort, France – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 160 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.7
Exceptional
160 reviews

The reception by the owners was great as was the room with a view over the garden. Huge room with great bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Good access to the tourist sites as well as the restaurants in the center of town.

Tully United States of America

A very unique property in Rochefort. Most attentive and charming couple - Sandrine and Pascal- who made our 3 night stay a whole experience. Large , inviting common spaces for guest use. Full breakfast. Honour bar. Good access to interesting sites and restaurants.

Heather Canada

tremendous restoration of a vintage building w/ cool eclectic furnishings! plus a charming couple who own and run it. great breakfast and we loved the pool on a 90 degree day!

Mark United States of America

To qualify we have stayed in hotels across the world and in France in particular - we are not new to hotels. The entire experience of D'Esprit du 8 was unsurpassed as Pascal and Sandrine take extra steps to ensure comfort and happiness with a stay there. The rooms are fascinating and interesting, assisted by their passion for furniture and objet d'art. But without being overpowering, just a great quality of hotel. Only once before in our lives have we returned again to the same hotel but if we are ever seeking accommodation on the west coast of France, we shall be booking there.

Richard United Kingdom

the property has been beautifully renovated and is in an excellent location

Clare United Kingdom

The very warm welcome from Pascal and Sandrine who were excellent hosts and have a beautiful home we had a spacious room designed by the couple, a very comfortable bed with quality linen breakfast was delicious and my wife was very well provided for with gluten free options the waffles were a real treat Pascal and Sandrine could not do enough to make us welcome in there home easily the nicest accommodation we have stayed in in france and we have visited regularly and extensively over the past 20 years

Mcdonnell Ireland

Sandrin & pascal went over themselves in their hospitality. very clean and well equipped apartment . Excellent breakfast. private parking inside.highly recommend.

Yishai Israel

We’ve just got married and are taking a mini moon through France. We have a large ranger rover, towing a trailer. The roads in the towns are small with tight parking but the owners of L,esprit did everything they could to help us get comfortable. Greeting us late in the evening and helping to park the car and the trailer. The next day we were up a little later as we have a baby and thought we had missed lunch but the hosts insisted we stay and made us breakfast even though we had missed the time.

Sarah United Kingdom

Really wonderful, characterful property. Pascal and Sandrine are perfect hosts - very warm and friendly without being intrusive. This is a great place to stay

Derek United Kingdom

Very beautiful place. Pascal & Sandrine are lovely, they accomodate everything to ensure we had a great stay.

Mathilde Australia
9.7
Exceptional
160 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The reception by the owners was great as was the room with a view over the garden. Huge room with great bathroom. Excellent breakfast.”
    Tully Tully United States of America United States of America
  • “A very unique property in Rochefort. Most attentive and charming couple - Sandrine and Pascal- who made our 3 night stay a whole experience. Large , inviting common spaces for guest use.”
    Heather Heather Canada Canada
  • “tremendous restoration of a vintage building w/ cool eclectic furnishings! plus a charming couple who own and run it. great breakfast and we loved the pool on a 90 degree day!”
    Mark Mark United States of America United States of America
  • “To qualify we have stayed in hotels across the world and in France in particular - we are not new to hotels.”
    Richard Richard United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the property has been beautifully renovated and is in an excellent location”
    Clare Clare United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The very warm welcome from Pascal and Sandrine who were excellent hosts and have a beautiful home we had a spacious room designed by the couple, a very comfortable bed with quality linen breakfast...”
    Mcdonnell Mcdonnell Ireland Ireland
  • “Sandrin & pascal went over themselves in their hospitality. very clean and well equipped apartment . Excellent breakfast. private parking inside.highly recommend.”
    Yishai Yishai Israel Israel
  • “We’ve just got married and are taking a mini moon through France. We have a large ranger rover, towing a trailer.”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Really wonderful, characterful property. Pascal and Sandrine are perfect hosts - very warm and friendly without being intrusive. This is a great place to stay”
    Derek Derek United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very beautiful place. Pascal & Sandrine are lovely, they accomodate everything to ensure we had a great stay.”
    Mathilde Mathilde Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff 10
  • Facilities 9.8
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi 9.6
High score for Rochefort

Located in Rochefort, 22 mi from La Rochelle and 1,500 feet from Association Hermione - La Fayette, L'esprit du 8 offers accommodations with free WiFi.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the property.

The bed and breakfast offers a seasonal outdoor pool.

Guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Corderie Royale is 650 feet from L'esprit du 8. The nearest airport is La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport, 25 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

L'esprit du 8 has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 20, 2018

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Rochefort

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tully
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The reception by the owners was great as was the room with a view over the garden. Huge room with great bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Good access to the tourist sites as well as the restaurants in the center of town.”
  • Heather
    CanadaCanada
    “A very unique property in Rochefort. Most attentive and charming couple - Sandrine and Pascal- who made our 3 night stay a whole experience. Large , inviting common spaces for guest use. Full breakfast. Honour bar. Good access to interesting sites...”
  • Mark
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “tremendous restoration of a vintage building w/ cool eclectic furnishings! plus a charming couple who own and run it. great breakfast and we loved the pool on a 90 degree day!”
  • Richard
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “To qualify we have stayed in hotels across the world and in France in particular - we are not new to hotels. The entire experience of D'Esprit du 8 was unsurpassed as Pascal and Sandrine take extra steps to ensure comfort and happiness with a stay...”
  • Clare
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the property has been beautifully renovated and is in an excellent location”
  • Mcdonnell
    IrelandIreland
    “The very warm welcome from Pascal and Sandrine who were excellent hosts and have a beautiful home we had a spacious room designed by the couple, a very comfortable bed with quality linen breakfast was delicious and my wife was very well provided...”
  • Yishai
    IsraelIsrael
    “Sandrin & pascal went over themselves in their hospitality. very clean and well equipped apartment . Excellent breakfast. private parking inside.highly recommend.”
  • Sarah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We’ve just got married and are taking a mini moon through France. We have a large ranger rover, towing a trailer. The roads in the towns are small with tight parking but the owners of L,esprit did everything they could to help us get comfortable....”
  • Derek
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Really wonderful, characterful property. Pascal and Sandrine are perfect hosts - very warm and friendly without being intrusive. This is a great place to stay”
  • Mathilde
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Very beautiful place. Pascal & Sandrine are lovely, they accomodate everything to ensure we had a great stay.”
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Amenities of L'esprit du 8
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Landmark view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Seasonal
  • Adults only
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

L'esprit du 8 takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform L'esprit du 8 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Piscine #1: Closed from Sat, Oct 01, 2022 until Fri, Mar 31, 2023

FAQs about L'esprit du 8

  • Room options at L'esprit du 8 include:

    • Double

  • Guests staying at L'esprit du 8 can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at L'esprit du 8 is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • L'esprit du 8 is 0.7 miles from the center of Rochefort.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at L'esprit du 8 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • L'esprit du 8 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Open-air bath
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming pool
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours