Hotels - Restaurants - St Martin D’ardeche

Gilles and Stéphanie, the owners of this seaside bistro, claim without airs and without boasting that their specialties aren’t simply shellfish platters of mollusks and crustaceans but original and creative recipes. The chef gets his inspiration from the daily catch of wild fish in the fishing port and that’s the reason why there is no menu,

Remarkably located opposite the port of St Martin, this charming hotel has 35 comfortable rooms offering a view of the interior terrace, the pedestrian street or the port and the sea. They are equipped with a 160 cm or 180 cm bed, a a flat-screen television as well as wi-fi internet access at no extra charge.

Ideally located on the Ile de Ré, 5 minutes from the center of the village and the beaches, the Hotel Les Bois Flottais invites you to relax with 2 heated swimming pools, the hammam and the wellness area. The air-conditioned and personalized rooms open their hearts towards the swimming pool. Inside, the charming comfort and the pretty decor typical of Rethyan houses. The terrace and the swimming pool prolong these privileged moments away from the world.

Christopher Coutenceau's restaurant is the jewel in the crown of La Rochelle's gastronomy. In the establishment founded by his father Richard in 1984, this "fisherman chef" passionately defends eco-responsible fishing and short circuits. His dishes give pride of place to seafood and local products. The cellar is one of the most beautiful in France with no less than 22 000 bottles.

A stone's throw from the Old Port of La Rochelle and its Tours, in the privileged setting of the Quartier St-Nicolas, a former fishing district now bustling with small independent shops and bars-restaurants, the entire hotel team St-Nicolas welcomes you to a historic residence with 86 rooms, combining charm and modern comfort. Buffet breakfast available in the greenhouse or served in your room. Room service, fitness room and wifi are also available.

Le Grain de Sable enjoys a pleasant seaside location on Chateaillon beach. The restaurant offers a bright and welcoming dining room filled with many orchids. You can have your aperitif in a cosy and intimate sitting room. In summer, the terrace is the perfect setting to savour the excellent dishes prepared by the chef, which sometimes have surprising flavours.

The team at Le P'tit Bouchon give you a friendly welcome to this beautiful listed historic building dating from 1917, and invite you to taste its traditional homemade cuisine based on fresh produce.

La Chaloupe welcomes you all year long for a gourmet and relaxing stay with its breathtaking views of the Charente estuary: it looks out at the town of Fouras les Bains, and the Madame and Aix islands. The hotel has spacious and bright bedrooms. The Chef Yvan BRIDONNEAU (Best Apprentice of France) invites you to taste local and regional specialties of meat and fish. Local producers are honoured on the menu, which is varied and seasonal. Whether you choose the veranda, or the large dining room with its fireplace, you can enjoy lunch or dinner facing the ocean.

Located in the upper part of Saint Trojan les Bains, a stone's throw from the casino, L'Écume invites you to take a seat on its pretty terrace overlooking the bay or in the pleasant dining room with its sophisticated decoration. On the menu you’ll find only fresh ingredients that evolve with the seasons.

Eleven peaceful bedrooms overlooking the river await you in this auberge on the banks of the Vendée. In the dining room, contemporary tones harmonise with the antique cupboards and dressers. The chef prepares a regional and sea-oriented cuisine that you can enjoy at the water’s edge when the weather allows.