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PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Idylically situated between the Côte de Granite Rose and the Côte Sauvage, Locquirec is one of Brittany's best preserved port...
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PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Idylically situated between the Côte de Granite Rose and the Côte Sauvage, Locquirec is one of Brittany's best preserved port villages. There you will find the Grand Hôtel des Bains, a stylish, classic hotel, with all the comforts of a modern renovation programme. Our elegant rooms are decorated in a New England style, echoing the calm and restful colours of the beautiful maritime scenery that surrounds us. The majority of our rooms have a view directly onto the sea and our private garden, and most have either a balcony or a large private terrace..

PRIVILEGED LOCATION A stylish, family-run, boutique hotel specialising in understated luxury, relaxation and spa treatments. A world away from crowds, noise and pollution, the hotel stands on a small peninsula with stunning sea views. The hotel is located in the tranquil and picturesque fishing town of Locquirec, bordering on the Finistère and Cote d’Armor regions of Brittany. This coast is amongst the most beautiful and unspoilt in France, boasting a string of long, sweeping sandy beaches. Excellence of service and delicious food combine with the inspiring location, salt water swimming pool (heated all year) and spa to provide an utterly peaceful atmosphere and an unforgettable holiday year round.

ROOMS AND SUITES OUR ROOMS The hotel was built at the beginning of the 20th century, and its beautiful grounds and private beach were the setting of the famous French comedy: "L’Hotel de la Plage". Dominique van Lier, the current owner introduced the classic New England décor which has been featured in a number of French style magazines. The view of the sea from the bedrooms, restaurant and the hotel park constantly changes with the tide, light, weather and seasons, but is always enchanting. The spacious terrace is a perfect place to watch the boats exploring Locquirec bay. At high tide the sea laps the lime tree alley in the garden, and at low tide the rocks appear and it is possible to cross the bay by foot. Rooms with a view The hotel's bedrooms all have private bathrooms and plasma televisions, and most have a mesmerising sea view. All the sea view first floor rooms have large terraces and the sea view second floor rooms have balconies. The hotel has wi-fi access throughout, including in the bedrooms and garden. All our bedrooms are non-smoking.

DOUBLE ROOMS CHURCH Classic double room looking over the village's charming 18th century church, so typical of this part of Brittany. King size double bed (180 x 200 cm) furnished with the best Belgian sheets and English goose-down pillow. The perfect environment for a deeply relaxing night's sleep.

SUPERIOR SEA VIEW Superior double room with or without balcony for breakfasting in the sun. The same New England style décor as all the bedrooms that has attracted coverage in French style magazines such as Elle Décor. King size double bed (180 x 200 cm) furnished with the best Belgian sheets and English goose-down pillow. The perfect environment for a deeply relaxing night's sleep..

SUPERIOR SEA VIEW WITH TERRACE Double room. Large, light-filled room, stylishly and restfully decorated, with a vast teak terrace looking out over our private garden which leads directly to the sea. King size double bed (180 x 200 cm) furnished with the best Belgian sheets and English goose-down pillow. The perfect environment for a deeply relaxing night's sleep.

RESTAURANT & BARS GASTRONOMY

THE RESTAURANT The restaurant and bar Our spacious dining room is a place to dream with large bay windows overlooking the garden and sea. Fortunately the excellent food and service will remind you that a stay at the Grand Hotel is a feast for all the senses! Before or after dinner you can relax and enjoy a drink in our cosy bar, where each night a crackling open log fire welcomes you in.

LA BRASSERIE DE LA PLAGE We also have a Brasserie in the harbour where many of our clients enjoy lunch just footsteps from the beach.

RELAXATION & SPA CONCEPT & PHILOSOPHIE The Grand Hôtel des Bains’s latest development is our new spa. Completed at the beginning of 2010, visit the gallery to view this stylish space with its discreet, distinctive luxurious style. In keeping with the hotel's acclaimed individual interior design, maximising the use of light and view of the sea and equipped with the latest in marine spa equipment. Hydrotherapy body and beauty treatments.

OURS TREATMENTS The spa comprises five new treatment rooms, all with private showers and two with hydrotherapy baths. There is also a "douche à infusion" where you can be massaged under a relaxing spray of warm water and a "douche à jet", a high pressure jet treatment for toning and back relaxation. Our spa is open daily, with a range of treatments, including beauty treatments such as manicures, pedicures and facials, using the Pevonia brand, as well as a full range of massages and thalassotherapy treatments. These focus on the toning and detoxifying properties of algae and mud products. We offer special packages, including a spa week promotion and "Cocooning" package. We advise you to book early for treatments. For more information on the spa treatments please.

SWIMMING POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE Amongst our facilities you can enjoy are our 18 meter, heated (to 29°C), salt water swimming pool which is open every day and offers a beautiful view of the sea to inspire you whilst swimming. We also have a steam room, sauna and fitness centre with the latest Technogym equipment.

ACTIVITIES AND DISCOVERIES HOTEL FACILITIES Enjoy use of our facilities including: • our relaxing spa and fitness centre • indoor heated swimming pool • private garden and beach • library and bar

NEARBY ACTIVITIES The Grand Hôtel des Bains counts many artists and writers amongst its regular clients who return each year for the beauty and serenity of our environment. Many guests rarely leave the charm of the hotel and its magical setting, however the charming village of Locquirec also has plenty of activities available. including stunning coastal walks from our very door. Stunning coastal walks from our very door. There are innumerable beautiful walks from the hotel, starting with the exceptionally beautiful Coastguard's route which could take you uninterrupted the length of the Côte Sauvage and the Côte de Granit Rose. The scentery is truly breathtaking, from deserted sandy beaches to stunning clifftop viewpoints. Beautiful, historic Brittany: beaches, castles and churches The Breton region has a wonderful history, full of castles, churches and numerous religious buildings and cloisters to visit. There are no less than nine stunning sandy banches in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. For the sportier guest, Locquirec itself has an excellent sailing and diving school, There are also bicycles and sea kayaks for hire and the possibility of various different boat trips from the port, minutes from the hotel. Riding, surfing, kite surfing, golf, fishing and tennis are all available nearby. Our Reception team would be delighted to help and advise you about any of these activities.

Tourist Office of "Locquirec" and Tourist house of "La Baie de Morlaix": Locquirec Tourist office has its own Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/LocquirecTourisme For more information visit the official site of the Tourist office for the Bay of Morlaix and follow the link for Locquirec http://www.tourisme.morlaix.fr/leslegendes-deLocquirec.html http://tourisme.morlaix.fr Practical Information: Locquirec Tides: http://www.tourisme.morlaix.fr/Les-marees.html Up to date Tourist information http://www.tourisme.morlaix.fr/lesmarees.html

YOUR EVENTS PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS Private celebrations, corporate retreats and seminars in Locquirec, Brittany. What better place to celebrate a wedding or special birthday or to hold your seminar or conference than our corner of paradise by the sea? Located on a stunning headland, sheltered overlooking a beautiful bay, the Grand Hôtel des Bains is considered today the most beautiful hotel in Brittany. At high tide the sea comes right up to the lime tree alley that borders the garden, at low tide the retreating sea reveals an immense beach which allows one to cross the bay by foot. The hotel is a perfect size for private hire and we regularly welcome weddings, special birthdays as well as small corporate groups and seminars to enjoy our beautiful private surroundings and excellent service.

SEMINARS Nestled on the Locquirec headland, surrounded by its private garden that leads directly to the sea, bathed in light, the Grand Hôtel des Bains offers all the comfort and technical equipment* necessary for a private meeting that can be productive as well as wonderfully comfortable and enjoyable. After a day's work, your group can relax next to a crackling fire in our comfortable bar, or in the newly renovated marine spa, indoor pool and hammam. Let our expert team massage away any remaining stress and fatigue. Don't hesitate to contact us with your requests, our quote will be tailor made for you. * projector, large screen, DVD, fax, photocopies and Wifi

A SPECIAL EVENT Your special event, personalised by the Grand Hôtel des Bains, just for you. After a day's work for our corporate guests, or in preparation for the evening’s event for our private clients, your guests can relax in the corner by the fire in our bar, or in our Marine Spa, where the sauna, steam bath, indoor swimming pool and expert masseuses and beauticians can help smooth away any fatigue or stress. Our team treats every event with a personal approach, sourcing whatever you need, from technology to sea excursions, Breton dancers or crepe and cider nights! For more information on group bookings at the Grand Hotel des Bains, please contact [email protected].

CONTACT & ACCESS Le Grand Hôtel des Bains 15, Rue de l'Eglise, 29241 Locquirec - FRANCE GPS: Lat. N 48° 41' 31.5312'', Long. W 3° 38' 43.893' Phone: +33 (0) 2 98 67 41 02 Fax: +33 (0) 2 98 67 44 60 Email: [email protected] AccessLe Grand Hotel des Bains lies at the border of the Finistere and Cotes d’Armor regions of Brittany, where the Cote Sauvage meets the Cote Granite Rose. The hotel can be accessed in a number of ways: PLANE: Local airports include: Morlaix (20 mins), Lannion (25 mins), Brest (45’) (45 mins) and Dinard (90 mins) all of which are served by a variety of carriers from a range of British and French airports. FERRY: Brittany Ferries run daily from Plymouth to Roscoff (30 mins) or Portsmouth to St Malo (2 hours). TRAIN: The TGV runs to Morlaix (20 mins), 4 hours from Paris. We have a preferred partnership with a local taxi company, please contact reception (+33 (0) 2 98 67 41 02) if you would like us to arrange a taxi for you.